Re: Re: [CR]Anybody built up one of the Protar vintage bike models?

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Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 07:25:19 -0400
From: "Tim Fricker" <tymncycle@gmail.com>
To: "Aldo Ross" <aldoross4@siscom.net>
Subject: Re: Re: [CR]Anybody built up one of the Protar vintage bike models?
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cc: Classic Rendezvous <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

Aldo -

Annie and I bought one of the Protar models from you at Cirque, and had much the same reaction as Tom upon opening it. Seeing your pictures of the one you built up was wonderful... it showed us what was possible. Of course, neither of us being quite as "detail oriented" as the classic modeler, we're not optimistic about our own attempts, but it's fun to see what can be done.

And the inclusion of Hermey is PRICELESS! We both laughed out loud... then Annie launched into a rousing chorus of "I am not just a misfit..." :-)

Tim

-- Tim Fricker bikes@vienna, llc Vienna, VA, USA Recumbents, folders, tandems, commuters, etc.

On 8/23/06, Aldo Ross <aldoross4@siscom.net> wrote:
> Here's a few more pics of the Protar model:
>
> http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/aldoross/album116/Protar/
>
> ...including Hermey from "The Island of Misfit Bicycles".
>
> Anyone remember all those pics I took during the construction? Lost on a
> dead computer, and when "photosomething???" web site went to paid
> subscriptions.
>
> Aldo Ross
> Middletown, Ohio
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tam Pham" <terminaut@gmail.com>
> To: "Classic Rendezvous" <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:36 PM
> Subject: [CR]Anybody built up one of the Protar vintage bike models?
>
>
> >I bought a Protar model of Bartali's 1938 Legnano in thinking that I would
> > try to build it up to look like my own bike, sort of. When I opened the
> > box
> > though, there were some incredibly small and intricate pieces; not to
> > mention that most of the main pieces were made of metal. If anybody has
> > built up one of these kits I'd welcome tips on glue and any other
> > construction techniques. Or are these kits just something to collect and
> > not
> > build?!
> >
> > I'd love to see some photos of finished builds if there are any out there.
> >
> > The kit:
> > http://www.chainedrevolution.com/images/bikes/legnano/IMG_1068.JPG
> >
> > My Legnano:
> > http://www.chainedrevolution.com/images/bikes/legnano/IMG_1172.JPG
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Tam Pham
> > Huntington Beach, CA - USA
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> >
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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--
Tim Fricker
bikes@vienna, llc
Vienna, VA, USA
Recumbents, folders, tandems, commuters, etc.