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Sue Hopper is painting my trike

Finished Bike photos

Tyris, any photos of the assembled finished Spyder, I tried to find an Album, but couldn't.
As pretty as all the parts off the bike are, what's the full design look like?
 
DGoebel said:
Tyris, any photos of the assembled finished Spyder, I tried to find an Album, but couldn't.
As pretty as all the parts off the bike are, what's the full design look like?
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The left side is the "good" side Gandalf, while the "right" side is the "evil" side Saraman.

The flames from the frunk of Gandalf standing on the bridge fighting the Balrog flows into the background of each of the wizards portrait as lightning, also behind Saraman you can see the shape of Sauron's helmet. The insignia from BRP was replaced by a light-up Sue painted of the ring which lights up.

For the saddlebags wanted something "other" than flames so came up with "magical" energy that crackles and sparks and ties the back of the trike together. Emblem of the Tree of Gondor in white is on the left side and the Eye of Sauron in red is on the right.

Tolkien has great traveling quotes, "Not all those who wander are lost" seemed appropriate on a bike. You can't see on the pics but got a personalized license plate "1Ring" with an Eagle on it and on the license plate holder is printed "We are on an adventure."

I had a vision what I wanted in my mind and Sue surpassed that vision 10fold. Most would consider the expense frivolous but to me, this will probably be the only trike I will ever own so wanted it to characterize me and yes I'm a geek and a nerd but I'm ok with that.
 

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wow

That is just out of this world great! Can't imagine how much that's costing, but it's worth every cent!!:clap::popcorn::clap: I want to see this thing together! Love to have her work on my pearl rtl!
 
How long does something like this take?

My favorite part is the line up of silhouettes with the Spyder included.

Your seat cover could be considered a fleece from Middle Earth.
 
tehrlich said:
How long does something like this take?

My favorite part is the line up of silhouettes with the Spyder included.

Your seat cover could be considered a fleece from Middle Earth.
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I'm thinking dragonskin, hence the recovering of the seat.


Sue paints really fast (thinking a few days), just need to coordinate with the shop that clear coats the pieces once she gets done painting. Trick is catching her when not so busy. I think she knocked out the helmet in a day or so.
 
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