"Off-Track Sprinters" by steelrazer

Vue • Rural/Countryscapes • posted on Aug 10, 2012

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Description

Years ago I painted a commissioned piece featuring a 1927 replica Harley Davidson board track racer for the very talented person who made the items for collectors. These motorcycles captured my imagination nearly as much as those early flying machines. Although I'm sure it's not entirely true, I always imagine the riders taking these out for "tests" on some rural road...then tinkering with them in some rural barn. (Having owned my share of motorcycles, that's what I would have done... even if I'm not as crazy as they were!)Anyway, that's where I went with this. 1900's Indian board track racer: I thought I got it on sharecg (free) but I can't locate it now, otherwise I would proffer hefty gratis to the modeler. Somewhat re-suited to the render by myself. Wild "test pilots": M3 with riding outfits cobbled together with items for M3 from Poser world, a great resource, RDNA leather helmets Adventure Gear, Sweater by Uzilite nicely grouped for my nefarious schemes, and one rider's boots and pants WW2 German soldier uniform by Core Arts, the other, Canadian Mountie uniform from said Poser World (I highly recommend the site as a resource!). Poser7, Vue6infinite, Photoshop Cs3

Comments (14)

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eekdog

9:28PM | Fri, 10 August 2012

this is so cool! very crafty work..

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mickeyrony

9:34PM | Fri, 10 August 2012

I was making a guest for the year of them bikes and i was so on lol.... My guest was 1930-1940. A realy nice work full of competition about the two bikers in full view extra ((5++))

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rachelsent

10:03PM | Fri, 10 August 2012

Love the water splashes! (wink)

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EricofSD

10:43PM | Fri, 10 August 2012

Very nice and good history here.

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saphira1998

5:09AM | Sat, 11 August 2012

great

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neiwil

5:31AM | Sat, 11 August 2012

This is so cool Bill !! The pov and poses give a real dynamic feel, as already mentioned the subtle water splashes are a great touch. It's a bit of a jolt to open one of your posts and see neither ships or planes but these alternative subjects with fascinating backstory are a joy and so full of your usual flair and style.....10/10+

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debbielove

8:37AM | Sat, 11 August 2012

This works SO well.. Excellent.. I love the splashes, it has an age about it, you HAVE made it work! Well done.. And, the farm in the background just finishes it off...... Well done! Rob

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Maxidyne

8:58AM | Sat, 11 August 2012

Back in a time when you could 'Tinker' with your machine with just a couple of spanners and a screwdriver. Great yesteryear scene and I agree, you could just imagine these guys back at that barn after a burnout working on their bikes. Wonderful!!!

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dalma

3:54AM | Sun, 12 August 2012

Du grand travail!!!

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fallen21

4:11AM | Mon, 13 August 2012

Excellent work.

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London224

3:55PM | Tue, 14 August 2012

I'm a little surprised not thinking you were in this area but this is really nice Bill...a man of many talents and interests.. I knew there was a reason I like you and your work. Hope you are doing well and the gallery work is pleasing you.

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