alex wence de leon
Master at Arms
1/9th scale Ariel W/NG 350cc British Military Motorcycle.
A (sort-of) SBS of the planning, engineering & fabrication from start to finish.
THIS MASTER CLASS WILL BE UPDATED FROM TIME TO TIME.
Todays entry begins with the Research involved, Good Side Profile Photos.
Research cannot be emphasize any more than, research, research, research, study, read, compare, measure, ask questions, more research, more studying, more reading, more comparing, more looking up on the internet, google image search, yahoo image search, find books related to the subject, visit a museum that might have the subject on display and politely ask if photography is permitted. Try not to leave any 'rock unturned'.
Here are some images found on the Subject: Ariel W/NG British Motorcycle. Most found on the internet, some found in technical manuals and at a museum.
THIS IS THE START of the Ariel motorcycle build with in-progress and finish photos to follow.
This is an excellent "profile" side image of the Ariel motorcycle compared to the Triumph below the Ariel.
A left side or 'primary' profile side of the Ariel.
With this, a good wheel-base (axel to axel) measurement/dimension can be achieved after finding a reference in all the research done beforehand.
In the case of the Ariel W/NG: Wheelbase 1393 mm / 55 inches.
Another reference: 19 inch front and rear wheels/tires.
Seat hight: 724 mm / 28.5 inches.
Ground clearance: 127 mm / 5 inches.
This is a great start to a great build.
An image of the Ariel Red Hunter taken from a technical manuel.
Yes, a civilian model, but most Military Motorcycles are based on civilian equivalents.
Yes, there are some details different, such as the later 'plunger' rear suspension and hydraulic front forks.
Not to be bothered, there is plenty of other detail to soak-up and digest, ready to be rendered in miniature.
An image of the Ariel Red Hunter fitted out for racing.
This is a good study of the Ariel chopped, less parts.
'Inside' details show up here and ready for the taking.
A photo taken from a private collector of the Ariel military version.
An almost 3/4 view that helps with finding out the 'depth' or width measurements of the bike.
Some good color reference on painted & non-painted parts. Keep this in mind in the paint and finish of the build.
thank you and see you soon.
alex wence de leon
A (sort-of) SBS of the planning, engineering & fabrication from start to finish.
THIS MASTER CLASS WILL BE UPDATED FROM TIME TO TIME.
Todays entry begins with the Research involved, Good Side Profile Photos.
Research cannot be emphasize any more than, research, research, research, study, read, compare, measure, ask questions, more research, more studying, more reading, more comparing, more looking up on the internet, google image search, yahoo image search, find books related to the subject, visit a museum that might have the subject on display and politely ask if photography is permitted. Try not to leave any 'rock unturned'.
Here are some images found on the Subject: Ariel W/NG British Motorcycle. Most found on the internet, some found in technical manuals and at a museum.
THIS IS THE START of the Ariel motorcycle build with in-progress and finish photos to follow.
This is an excellent "profile" side image of the Ariel motorcycle compared to the Triumph below the Ariel.
A left side or 'primary' profile side of the Ariel.
With this, a good wheel-base (axel to axel) measurement/dimension can be achieved after finding a reference in all the research done beforehand.
In the case of the Ariel W/NG: Wheelbase 1393 mm / 55 inches.
Another reference: 19 inch front and rear wheels/tires.
Seat hight: 724 mm / 28.5 inches.
Ground clearance: 127 mm / 5 inches.
This is a great start to a great build.
An image of the Ariel Red Hunter taken from a technical manuel.
Yes, a civilian model, but most Military Motorcycles are based on civilian equivalents.
Yes, there are some details different, such as the later 'plunger' rear suspension and hydraulic front forks.
Not to be bothered, there is plenty of other detail to soak-up and digest, ready to be rendered in miniature.
An image of the Ariel Red Hunter fitted out for racing.
This is a good study of the Ariel chopped, less parts.
'Inside' details show up here and ready for the taking.
A photo taken from a private collector of the Ariel military version.
An almost 3/4 view that helps with finding out the 'depth' or width measurements of the bike.
Some good color reference on painted & non-painted parts. Keep this in mind in the paint and finish of the build.
thank you and see you soon.
alex wence de leon