Tom Daniel King Chopper II Trike 1/8 Scale Model Kit Build Review Harley Atlantis Models Monogram
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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1/8 Scale. Now Shipping! Molded in Metallic Purple, 2 huge sprues of chrome parts, clear sprue, red and clear tubing and big rubber tires for the back and front. The build up was done straight out of the box with only glosscoat, black & white paint used. Used tan and a mix for the Condors neck. Carefully read through the instructions and check off each step as you go along. The decal sheet has also been updated. Take your time and use a quality glue with a precision applicator.
This makes for an incredible show piece to add to your collection! What a great design from Tom Daniel. It derives from the Monogram tooling. Originally issued in 1969-70. Skill level 3 ages 14 and up.
Officially Licensed with Tom Daniel Intellectual Properties.
This kit also comes with a free Flexi-file and a sturdy corrugated bottom to give this jammed packed box more protection. Please note: the tubing and the clear tree are in the bag with the purple parts.
King Chopper II Three-Wheel Show Trike:
Bikes are big, and this Tom Daniel design is the biggest and wildest ever seen! Daniel built the King Chopper around a cut down Harley-Davidson 74 because of its big displacement, big horsepower, and big torque. Using a neat, low-slung frame to hang the engine, he used two small-diameter wide Indy ovals on the rear with a chain drive to harness all that power. Front spoked wheel with full-width racing drums is set at an extreme rake. The pleated saddle seat with high-back is a work of art and topped with a 'sissy bar' that serves as a perch for Tom's pet mean and ugly California Condor. Big 1/8 scale model is over 15 inches long and nearly 13 inches tall. It's a BIG-BIG model that's bound to be a BIG-BIG hit with the biker crowd. A powerful package in far out psychedelic colors will move this kit with all the speed of the real King Chopper!
A chopper is a type of custom motorcycle which emerged in California in the late 1950s. The chopper is perhaps the most extreme of all custom styles, often using radically modified steering angles and lengthened forks for a stretched-out appearance. They can be built from an original motorcycle which is modified ("chopped") or built from scratch. Some of the characteristic features of choppers are long front ends with extended forks often coupled with an increased rake angle, hardtail frames (frames without rear suspension), very tall "ape hanger" or very short "drag" handlebars, lengthened or stretched frames, and larger than stock front wheels.[1] The "sissy bar", a set of tubes that connect the rear fender with the frame, and which are often extended several feet high, is a signature feature on many choppers.
Perhaps the best known choppers are the two customized Harley-Davidsons, the "Captain America" and "Billy Bike", seen in the 1969 film Easy Rider.
Harley-Davidson, Inc., HD, or Harley, is an American motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1903 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression, along with Indian.[3] The company has survived numerous ownership arrangements, subsidiary arrangements, periods of poor economic health and product quality, and intense global competition[4] to become one of the world's largest motorcycle manufacturers and an iconic brand widely known for its loyal following. There are owner clubs and events worldwide, as well as a company-sponsored, brand-focused museum.
Harley-Davidson is noted for a style of customization that gave rise to the chopper motorcycle style.[5] The company traditionally marketed heavyweight, air-cooled cruiser motorcycles with engine displacements greater than 700 cc, but it has broadened its offerings to include more contemporary VRSC (2002) and middle-weight Street (2015) platforms.
Harley-Davidson manufactures its motorcycles at factories in York, Pennsylvania; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Kansas City, Missouri (closing); Manaus, Brazil; and Bawal, India. Construction of a new plant in Thailand began in late 2018.[6] The company markets its products worldwide, and also licenses and markets merchandise under the Harley-Davidson brand, among them apparel, home decor and ornaments, accessories, toys, scale figures of its motorcycles, and video games based on its motorcycle line and the community.
In 1968, Monogram then hired stylist Tom Daniel who designed more than 80 fantastical vehicles, not always based on real cars.
When the company was bought by Mattel in 1968, custom vehicles designed by Tom Daniel and others were seen in both small and large sizes in Hot Wheels diecast - and then in Monogram kit form. By around 1970, many of these models were molded in bright reds and oranges and did not require painting.
When I was a kid so many decades ago, my mom would give my brother and I $3.00 a piece to go to Model Village in Verdun, Montreal to get the latest models. It would keep us busy at home while she went about the “wife” things they did in the ‘60s. We didn’t have the “Super” glue we have today, so we used a lot of wooden clothes pins and thread to hold stuff together while the cheap Chin-se glue dried. But we loved it. It’s a shame the young kids today have no use for anything that doesn’t light up or cruise the InterWeb these days. It was a different time, for sure.
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I use to love building models in the late 60s and through the 70s I probably had about 50 of them that I built I use to go to Kmart with my parents and get one we had a local hardware store that had a big section of models and paints I would walk there and get one , I built a lot of Tom Daniels models like the Red Barron, Beer wagon, Paddy wagon etc. We use to do things like paint the battery caps Red and use black thread and glue to the distributor and the heads like plug wires ,sand the back wheels to make them look like they burnt out those were the days if only we could go back!
I now collect 1\18 scale diecast cars have over 150 of them
I'm from Verdun Montreal myself. I grew up and still live in Chateauguay on the South shore of the St. Lawrence Seaway. I still build models today at 61 and it's the greatest hobby ever. Kids don't know what they're missing today glued to their laptops playing video games and internet. I would rather be glued to plastic models with paint stains all over my work bench and my airbrush by my side!
It's great to see this kit back on the shelves, now if they would see fit to re-release the Dragon Fire 3 wheeled chopper, and the Evil Iron man 3 wheeled chopper and the L.A. Street Chopper from the late 70's , like your videos , keep them coming
And I should add the Chain Gang chopper from the late 70's also
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Just a little history, This kit began life as the King Chopper in 1969. It had a single head light and a "California Condor" on top. The kit was re-popped in 1974 and came with dual headlights, new decals, some other minor difference and new box art.
King Chopper was Purple, Satan's Cycle was Orange. This kit is actually the Satan Cycle re-popped again but in purple and with the box art from the King Chopper; but with the name change to King Chopper II. This is why you see two decal options. But the vulture/California Condor pre-dates all of those Aurora vultures. I've been learning quite a bit watching your videos. Thanks for all the tips!
Thanks for the history!
The vulture is absolutely sweet, and the whole bike is outstanding. You're an artist Chris. Great'n kool.
Thank you kindly!
Thanks man!
Can this be actually built made to order?
Did this one when it first came out in the 70's under Monogram. Nice build HPI.
Killer build Chris!! I love the color choices and detail painting tips!!
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you need the flexi file with the amount of flash on there!...kudos to Atlantis for bringing out that kit...I heard they just secured a licensing agreement with GM so hopefully we will se some classic auto tooling from the vaults soon!
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This is how I built and detailed models in the 80s. Still good work.
I came for the modeling tips, stayed for the story. 🥰
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kool , I had The evil iron trike , when I was 7yrs old...Rock onnn
Robert
Same here...... I'm hoping they reissue that.
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Thank you for all of your videos! Your videos have so many different tips and tricks and each new build comes with something different. I've just ordered my second kit, and I'm very excited to build it... because of you. Thank you. You probably won't ever realize what that means for me
Glad you like them!
Excellent job Chris, this looks awesome!
Nice work !...Just got mine autographed by Tom !
Very cool!
Would be cool if the Dragon bike was next from Atlantis...
Let's hope so!
Chris, PLEASE keep making these AWESOME videos!
They help me keep my sanity, in this crazy world....
More to come!
How true, that is. You; Andy's Hobby; Black Magic Crafts and the Australian Train guy
are keeping me busy, Lincoln, Nebraska is still under half capacity with several indy eateries closed up.
Keep up the good work, you a highly inspirational to all your followers. A True Cult Hippie, huge following of like minded crafty peps tuning in LoL.
I love your videos! I’ve watched all of them since day one! I would love to see your model show room!
Thanks Kyle!
I can hear Chris, "Go away, plane! I'm makin' movies here!" lol
Exactly!
Very cool!! Love the purple paint
Thank you! Cheers!
love it im in my fiftys and i remember in the late 70s i had a few chopper modles like that i got a k mart or hobby town in mass good old days tinrs were slow and nice love your chan im gonna break out my many parts boxes and build somr cars iv had for years God Bless America🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I remember Kmart having an entire aisle (both sides) of just models, in the late seventies. Good old days for sure.
Yep, K-Mart was my go to place as a kid to get models also!
yup ailes full of big 4x4 glass vans big red baron big black 71 doge charger and testers paints i was a kid go to taunton mass k mart id say ma ill be at the molde iale id look for the good ones hidden behind outhers or on the top shelf and il open them up tp check them out and Christmas time id have 5 modles rapped up and id peek to see if they were amt ppg modle gram miss the 70s and mom and my brother i just built a 69 camaro tonight and had good memory i love these chans 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🎈
@@chevelleburke7252 Oh yea!!
Very cool!
Wow , that came out OUTRAGEOUS!
Looks real . NICE work .
Mike Espo .
Thanks Mike!
That's a groovy looking chopper!
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Get to the chopper!
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Nice old kit from Atlantis & Tom Daniels...takes me back to 1971, I built a bunch of TD Designs like the Muscle Bug and the Vampire Chopper.
A little flash on the parts? Come on gang...this is called model building skills...besides so little flash on a 50+ year old kit!
I love that you get a sanding stick with it - I used to "borrow" my mothers fingernail emery boards, boy did that make her mad too!
Nice review, build-up and video...Chris you take me back to the Good Old Days of model building - kudos.
Right on!
That dark metallic purple on the seat surround is incredible! You truly missed your calling as a wildlife modeler, lol! Now you need a Mego Fonzie to sit on it.
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@@hpiguy The show is why I come every week, 2x a week!!
"Sit on it!" had me laughing!!
Like to see you do some more motorcycles. Thanks for sharing your videos.
Just finished watching your Chevy Coca-Cola monster truck build, then this popped up! Beautiful paint! I enjoyed both very much.
Awesome! Thank you!
Vert cool..... I hope they reissue ALL the big trike bikes!
Me too!
Another amazing job Chris.
Thanks again!
Awesome job! Growing up a guy down the street used to build these. This color is dead on time era correct! Brings back memories! I may have to order one of these. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the nice words!
Great job! Nice detailing on all your models.
I would love to see the Silhouette with trailer kit build, that would be awesome chris, love this trike and the color scheme!
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Sweet Drippin Styrene Goodness!
Oh yeah!
Beautiful build ! Love all the details ... Thanks for sharing
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I really wish this would've been 1/12 to go with my Big Red Baron! Great job, again!
That is awesome might have to pick this one up
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Looks great, I really enjoy watching your vids and learning about the products you use. I've built a few modules and now I have lots of new technics and more realistic ways of painting them. In my opinion the frame would of looked way better the same purple you used on the seat.
I would love to see a FE3X Cutlass 442 build!!!! I own a 1980 Cutlass 442 and wish a company would release a model kit of one!
Cool, thanks!
After seeing your build, I decided to get one as well. A big part of it is because the vulture is included in the kit. I hear tom Daniel had a pet vulture? I plan to paint my vulture like you did. Reminds me of cartoons I watched as a kid.
Ladies and gentlemen...this is a cool kit. Get one and build it!
Thanks for your video of your build...it sold that kit to me.
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Beautiful build Chris. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
That would go cool with the 1/8 grim reaper figure kit
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that is one awesome kit Chris ,fantastic job...i'm all for that barn find look on the next one you do
Thanks 👍
Great looking model. I enjoyed the folky style music too
Cool, thanks!
Nice build. It was very creative to use different shades of purple.
Thank you! Cheers!
Another great build chris cool model awesome job love the vulture great detail
Thanks a bunch!
Love watching your videos!!! Im going to get back into building models again, thanks to you! Keep the build videos coming!!!
Awesome! Thank you!
THAT THING IS SOO SICK !!!!
THE PURPLE YOU DECIDED TO USE LOOKS AMAZING AND THE VULTURE IS PERFECT. Nothing else to say but BAD A** AND BEAUTIFUL. Thank you very much for sharing. KEEP EM COMING....
Thanks a ton!
The Purplicious is a Sweet metallic color. This is the Paint I used on my Kustom version of my 40 Ford sedan. This is over the flat gold base coat. It is coming out very well.
This one is super awesome another great job thanks again!
Glad you like it!
I HIGHLY recommend Bob Smith Super Gold and Super Gold+ CA glued for model
Building…..they don’t fog chrome, paint, or clear parts.
Back in the day we used kitchen ammonia to remove chrome plating from kit parts.
Not a bike guy but I really like the design of this kit. You could go to town with the painting of that vulture too. That bodywork just begs to be painted with color shifting metallics.
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Beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
Another great build, really looks good. Love the vulture - looks scary.
Thank you very much!
Another amazing build
Thanks again!
Absolutely fantastic Chris! I can dig it brother man! 👍👍🤘✌🏻
Thanks a ton!
hpiguys Workshop - Right on buddy YW!
I have built this kit in 1970 it was huge at the time.
It's a biggie!
I’ve built 6 custom Harleys “choppers” if you wish, although choppers are custom bikes that have been minimalized, or chopped down. To my point, I think I would leave certain parts like the engine primary cover and heads in bright chrome, but blackout the cylinder fins then that the black off the fin edges to give them a custom look.
Grab the kit and customize it to the walls man!
I really liked how you used to different Purple colors on the bike, looks fantastic. Those back tires are outrageous! The vulture turned out spot on. I also liked the decals you picked out. Awesome build all around. Looking forward as always to the next build. Have a great weekend Chris. 👍👍
Glad you like them!
Nice work
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Chris, greetings from Australia. Thank you so so much for sharing your wonderful talents. This trike is just an amazing work of art . As a young kid I used to stick kits together with tube cement and it got everywhere, finger prints included. How things have changed. Watching your builds is both inspiring and relaxing. I have learnt heaps so much so that I have some kits sitting on my desk ready for action
Amazing
You are so welcome!
Great kit thanks for showing your build for a friend in canada Rob ✌
Chris you never stop amazing me awesome once again
Thanks David!
Big copy that & huge ditto Mr. Payne. The Titan Dump or Concrete Truck, anticipate a Case or Massey Combine soon. l am in awe, l need an emojie w/ jaw on floor.
Slowly catching up.....
That is cool as fark mate !! Seriously impressive build.
Thanks Gary!
Motivational !
Thank you!
For the fogging on chrome from the glue, I use Awesome from the dollar store.
Great tip!
Wow, looks really good
It does!
Very cool build
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It neat that they molded the “shovel heads” to make it authentic.
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Great 👍 video
Awesome.
Thank you! Cheers!
What would also look nice on the this king chopper is a king cobra snake replacing the vulture bird nice build glad it is back out
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Great build ♡♡♡
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Not really a fan of building bikes, but that one looked like fun.
Another fine build! My Friend. But how could it not be, coming from the modeling Gru Rue
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Nice 👍
Thanks ✌
Nice Chris. That purple looks great. The glue on the rear tires seemed to show. Would a coat of flat black cover that better?
Probably, or a spray of Dullcote.
Am I the only one falling asleep watching this with that music?
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Chris, if I may use your name, not sure if I said this already (as we get older memoery is the second thing that goes,,, :) ).
You are a great Ambassador and a credit to the hobby.
Awesome build as usual!!!! If I can make the space I may get this kit too!
Spelling us the third, meant MEMORY.
:))
Thanks for that, really appreciate it!
That vulture would make a fantastic hood ornament for my real life car. Not entirely sure the wife will agree though.
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I have a feeling that this won't get a second run for awhile since the new licensing Atlantis just announced. Which I am looking forward to.
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So can you do the coke peterbilt or the kenworth w925 by amt for my sister I have been showing your videos to my sisters they loved it my dad died of lung cancer in 2012 and I have 15 older sisters 1 twin sister and 2 younger sisters
Not something I'd build myself, but it's nice.
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WOW!!! So beautiful!!! What scale are the 12" G. I. Joe Dolls, really cool to pose riding. I have got to have one.
12 inches would be 1/6th of a real human male, so 1/6th scale.
this is a nice model,i bought 2,looking for a 1/8 v8 motor so i can custom build one.
Have fun!
I have 4 of them
have chopper model im afraid to build,tried to build one years ago and ruined it,
Now we need a 1/8 scale skeleton rider. 💀
Yeah!
Will flat mod podge work for lights and windshields? I saw you're using gloss.
I only use gloss because it's glass, but give flat a try on some scrap and see what happens.
Hey man! Every time I try to use the same clear coat as you do (rustoleum painters touch gloss clear spray) the paint on my car will start to flake off. Can you tell me what I’m doing wrong?
I rarely use that clear coat, I clear with Future, like I say.
I use Rustoleum Matte, and Semi Gloss a lot and never have issues.
Why don't you remove the seam lines? Love the Purple color!
As I state all the time, these are quick builds for a review, a total of 8-10 hours is spent on the kit over two days. These are not show builds and these are not videos saying "You must build like this". I make it very very clear what these are. Fast, FUN, easy build ups to show off new kits coming out.
I don't take time sanding and puttying and worrying about such minor things in a review. The kit is built as is from the box, painted, decorated and shown off so folks can see what can become of it.
If people want to take a longer time and 'perfect' their kits, that's awesome. More power to them.
Thanks for watching!
Another fine build Chris, what happened you didn't have a socket big enough to sand those tires LOL
Right, need some diesel ship engine sockets for that!
I noticed you are using a lot of Tamiya products. What is your opinion regarding Rustoleum discontinuing the Testors Model Master line? Testors has expanded their normal line with more metallics, but nowhere near the shades the MM Metalizer series had.
They're FREAKIN STUPID !!
Nothing I can do about it, just try to find the colors I like from elsewhere.
Awesome build man! Maybe you can help me. In the mid 80's, I received a 1/8 scale black and gold T-Bucket model for Christmas. It was made by either Revell, or Monogram, I can't remember. I'm trying to find one, so I can build it again. I've looked everywhere, including ebay. Any help you can provide would be awesome!
Revell and Lindberg made 1/8 scale T buckets.
They can be found on Ebay but command a good price these days since they are out of production.
After you painted the trees, and you clipped off the parts, do you paint back where it wasn't painted.
If it needs a touch up, yes.
I have this bike to
Excellent build, as usual Chris. Im wondering if a G.I. Joe action figure(size-wise) could be modified to look like a biker
to complete the look..hmmm
That would be cool!
Très eau chopper 70 stille
🤩🤠✌️🎸🇺🇸🇫🇷
Thanks!
hey, I'm 15 years old, and i wonder how do you manage to make your builds so perfect. When i put enamel paint on my builds it looks dry but it sticks to my fingers its so annoying. Also, when i put glue to glue the parts that have paint on them, the paint comes off. I want to know what i can do to fix that problem. I'm beginner by the way.
Practice helps. You can't expect to be 'perfect' on day one and my builds are far from perfect.
You need to let the paint dry, sometimes overnight.
Nice build Chris, but does it start?
With two batteries, it better!
I have an easy question , what do you do with all the models when your done with them ?
Store most of them, give a lot away, display my faves.
If my memory is correct, this kit used to be the Evil Iron trike. Maybe not? Were there two complete separate kits??
No idea man but hopefully a viewer will see it and answer!
@@hpiguy Thats why I put it out there! Keep the videos coming!!
Chris, I’m sure you get asked all the time but do they still make future floor polish? I bought pledge revive it and it didn’t work.
That's what I thought it was replaced with, smells the same. I don't have any alternatives to that.