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At The Back => Time Out => Topic started by: Jp. on June 18, 2006, 02:37:57 PM

Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Jp. on June 18, 2006, 02:37:57 PM: I had a lazy sunday afternoon at home and decided to tidy up my workshop. I got bored once the sun went down and took some photo's.

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g244/19770509/IMGP0997.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g244/19770509/IMGP0998.jpg)

Its a bit basic at the moment, I'm trying to finnish it but its a slow process... $$$$ are better (more responsibly) spent else where. Or so my wife tells me.

For those interested Heres an update shot of the fluffy guitar.

The neck is a cheapo thing but I want to learn refretts on it and how to refinnish the back, so its perfect.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g244/19770509/IMGP1002.jpg)

Anyway If anyone has picks of their "creative workspace" I wouldnt mind seeing.

Call me simple but my motivation for music has been a bit low lately and mucking around out here calms and sort of "sorts me out"
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Muttley on June 18, 2006, 02:48:47 PM: My garage has a dual function.

1) Keep the lawnmower and other useless junk in

2) This:

(http://www.muttleyville.org/images/cabbage/29-May-2004/DSC00015.JPG)

:twisted:

Muttley
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Jp. on June 18, 2006, 02:53:37 PM: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

A mate of mine has an old "Raiden" machine

Man can it suck HOURS out of an evening

Just goes to show all the latest 3D generating wiz bang graphics cards still dont have the level of engagement (if thats a word :? ) as a good-ol-fashioned-stand-up-and-smash-it game machine. :wink:
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Muttley on June 18, 2006, 04:19:45 PM: I've stuck a PC in it and also made a custom control pane, so I can either play the original game or several thousand others in emulated forml.

(http://www.muttleyville.org/images/cabbage/2004-07-29/DSC00002.JPG)

:twisted:

Muttley
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Searcher on June 18, 2006, 06:36:52 PM: I'm jealous of that game machine and the bike! Ah well. I have a pool table, but not in a garage. In fact, I don't even have a garage.
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Crazy_Joe on June 18, 2006, 06:47:55 PM: I want that game machine!
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: donovan.x on June 18, 2006, 08:12:08 PM: How did you get the cab muttley and hook up the P.C?
How much was the cab?
And what program are you using?
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Muttley on June 18, 2006, 09:30:09 PM: Quote from: donovanx
How did you get the cab muttley and hook up the P.C?

I use a special video card to drive the arcade monitor, called the ArcadeVGA. For the controls I use an adapter that basically translates the stick/key presses into keyboard controls. So you can technically play any game that lets you define keys.

Both those components I got from www.ultimarc.com

Quote from: donovanx
How much was the cab?

£50 (a collector was trying to clear one of his lockups) :twisted:

Although I did end up spending a couple of hundred on a new monitor as the original had an intermittent fault.

Quote from: donovanx
And what program are you using?

For a cab frontend menu system I use MAMEWAH which just runs in Windows.

As to the emulators:

Arcade = MAME
Commodore 64 = WinVICE
ZX Spectrum - Klive
Atari ST = STeem
Commodore Amiga = WinUAE
Sega (MasterSystem, GameGear, Genesis, SegaCD) = Kega Fusion (written by my mate Steve Snake)
PC Engine = Magic Engine
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Jp. on June 19, 2006, 06:39:39 AM: Quote from: Searcher
I'm jealous of that game machine and the bike! Ah well. I have a pool table, but not in a garage. In fact, I don't even have a garage.

Just for you mate I'll take home a different bike tonight. Name me a bike and I'll see if I can make it happen :twisted: :lol:
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Searcher on June 19, 2006, 07:50:27 AM: How about one of these:

(http://www.webbikeworld.com/ducati-motorcycles/s4r/s4r-650x432.jpg)

I'd like a bike, but--apart from this last winter--the weather's often no good for riding here.

ADMIN: Picture not coming up most likely because hosting site don't want to be victims of bandwidth theft. In Firefox, right click the image > View Image.
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Twinfan on June 19, 2006, 08:54:57 AM: A fellow biker - nice one!

I've got one of these:

(http://photos.motorcycle-usa.com/webDSC_9507(1).jpg)
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: _tom_ on June 19, 2006, 11:05:48 AM: As guitarists, I'm shocked and disgusted that you guys have superbikes and not choppers or nice harleys :(
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Jp. on June 19, 2006, 11:36:55 AM: So Twinfan is yours a single seat version? or is it a biposto?

The reason I was teasing sercher is that I'm a bike salesman and have access to quite a lot of bikes.... I tried starting a biker thread but theres not enough bikers to keep it going.

Tom :!: I'll thankyou for not swearing within earshot of me ever again :!:

:wink:

A harley is to a sportsbike rider is what a bass guitar with one string is to Satriani.

Sometime in the mid 1940's engineeres figured out liquid cooling and overhead camshafts. Harley still havent!
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Ratrod on June 19, 2006, 12:18:56 PM: I have this sitting in my garage.

(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2304/mii17vn.jpg)

(http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4804/mii31bw.jpg)

(http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/15/zwolle0870fm.jpg)
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Twinfan on June 19, 2006, 12:51:28 PM: Jp - I've got a 2004 749S Monoposto in yellow. Black wheels, Termis, open clutch, bits of carbon etc.

Here she is:

(http://www.smartgroups.com/vault/Overdose/Twinfan.JPG)
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: _tom_ on June 19, 2006, 01:30:39 PM: Quote from: Jp.
So Twinfan is yours a single seat version? or is it a biposto?

The reason I was teasing sercher is that I'm a bike salesman and have access to quite a lot of bikes.... I tried starting a biker thread but theres not enough bikers to keep it going.

Tom :!: I'll thankyou for not swearing within earshot of me ever again :!:

:wink:

A harley is to a sportsbike rider is what a bass guitar with one string is to Satriani.

Sometime in the mid 1940's engineeres figured out liquid cooling and overhead camshafts. Harley still havent!

Yeah but harleys look cooler and more rock n roll ¬.¬

Ratrod, I LOVE your car! Pretty much exactly what I dream of having, soo jealous!
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Jp. on June 19, 2006, 01:32:57 PM: Nice...

Its no ZX10R but hey keep trying.... :lol: :lol: :lol:

I have to say that (if you catch my drift :wink: )

Hey ratrod what year is that.... looks like about a 76 'stang but I'm not really up on American muscle.
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: 38thBeatle on June 19, 2006, 05:14:12 PM: I think I'd prefer the Ducati in the wet over a Harley any time- however Rock and Roll a Harley may be.
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Crazy_Joe on June 19, 2006, 05:50:07 PM: Ratrod that car is totally retro and i want it!
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Searcher on June 19, 2006, 06:21:09 PM: Twinfan - damn, that's a nice bike!

I can't understand why you guys couldn't see the pic I posted though. I see it!
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Johnny Mac on June 20, 2006, 06:32:03 PM: Nice bikes!

I had my ZZR1100 nicked back in march..long story, anyway it was 1240cc or there abouts with 165bhp, went like shitee off a chrome shovel!

I used to do enduros in the 90's on a KTM 250 (wr box). I loved it and it used to keep me fit. Had some right old dogs before that bike! I used to practise a lot at Elsworth Motocross Park in Cambridgeshire. Very fast there or Chippingham in the sand, man that was hard work!
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Johnny Mac on June 20, 2006, 06:32:27 PM: Lovely motor Ratty!!
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Johnny Mac on June 20, 2006, 06:35:28 PM: Quote from: _tom_
Quote from: Jp.
So Twinfan is yours a single seat version? or is it a biposto?

The reason I was teasing sercher is that I'm a bike salesman and have access to quite a lot of bikes.... I tried starting a biker thread but theres not enough bikers to keep it going.

Tom :!: I'll thankyou for not swearing within earshot of me ever again :!:

:wink:

A harley is to a sportsbike rider is what a bass guitar with one string is to Satriani.

Sometime in the mid 1940's engineeres figured out liquid cooling and overhead camshafts. Harley still havent!

Yeah but harleys look cooler and more rock n roll ¬.¬

Ratrod, I LOVE your car! Pretty much exactly what I dream of having, soo jealous!

Harleys are poofs bikes!
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: chrisola on June 20, 2006, 07:23:55 PM: Quote
Harleys are poofs bikes!

Yeah but at least the riders dont wear full body bright yellow water tight leather suits :lol:

One of these in the garage where i live:

(http://www.channel4.com/4car/media/C/caterham/7/03-large/prisoner.jpg)

Its my brothers weekend fun car (Note: one in photo is the one from the Prisoner TV show not my bros, cant be arsed taking a pic :P)
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Jp. on June 24, 2006, 12:53:19 AM: Quote from: _tom_
Quote from: Jp.
So Twinfan is yours a single seat version? or is it a biposto?

The reason I was teasing sercher is that I'm a bike salesman and have access to quite a lot of bikes.... I tried starting a biker thread but theres not enough bikers to keep it going.

Tom :!: I'll thankyou for not swearing within earshot of me ever again :!:

:wink:

A harley is to a sportsbike rider is what a bass guitar with one string is to Satriani.

Sometime in the mid 1940's engineeres figured out liquid cooling and overhead camshafts. Harley still havent!

Yeah but harleys look cooler and more rock n roll ¬.¬

Ratrod, I LOVE your car! Pretty much exactly what I dream of having, soo jealous!

Tom,

Two points when looking at classsic cars. Not trying to put you off or sound like a know it all here :!:

They cost Bulk money + never use one as you primary souce of transport.

But remember, ratty probably has a day job and by the looks of the photos, thats a show car.

I love old cars but they require maintainence and money. Old cars break just about everything and at random times with a good level of consistency. Why? coz their old and have nothing better to do. :lol:

Imagine buying a '54 Strat and the first time you gig it you realize the fretts need redressing. Fixed. Then its fine. Now the next time you gig it one of the solder joints on the pots goes dry in the middle of a set. Fixed. Two gigs later a couple of machine heads come loose and wont hold tune (they were perfectly fine yesterday!!!) halfway through the first set.

If this was your main gigging guitar and this gig was your main source of income you'd be getting pretty pissed off by now.

Welcome to owning a classic car :!:

The reason I say this is coz for gods sake dont be tempted to buy a classic car for your main source of transport. I think I read somewhere on another thread your getting your drivers license soon.
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Ratrod on June 24, 2006, 12:42:02 PM: The Stang is a '76. The Mustang II is quita a bargain if you can find one. I only paid about 3500 Euro's for it. It's not a show car. I use it almost every day. There's a little bit of rust forming under the paint here and there and the bumpers are a bit warped. It just shows how a photo hides the minor flaws.

The overall condition is pretty good and engine wise this is about as reliable as it gets. Fuel consumption is high but not as high as you might think. (It's just a V6)

Classic cars do need a bit more TLC and repair bills can be costly.
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Post by: chrisola on June 25, 2006, 12:13:03 AM: Ratty.. if you were a chick... then that car.. id do you no matter what ;)

/me is jealous!

i may drive a jap rice burner but USA muscle is where its at :)

wow.

i want one!
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: _tom_ on June 25, 2006, 12:29:14 AM: yeah I thought classic cars would need more work and money...but they look so awesome. For now though I have to stick to the Fiat hatchback passed down from my brother.. after I get to retake my test that is :lol:
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Post by: Fubar on June 25, 2006, 08:55:00 AM: Quote from: 38thBeatle
I think I'd prefer the Ducati in the wet over a Harley any time- however Rock and Roll a Harley may be.

Are you mad?! :lol: Attempting to control a bike with over a hundred horses on tap in slippery conditions is a complete nightmare! I had a 748 for a while a couple of years ago, Ducati make truly wonderful bikes but really you'd be stupid to go riding them other than in the dry. After several years with a variety of sportsbikes i'm starting to want to move on from them and have recently started getting interested in choppers, I think old age is kicking in early :oops: :(
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Post by: _tom_ on June 25, 2006, 11:36:09 AM: ^Meh I'm only 17 and would prefer a "classic" looking bike or car to any sporty one, I guess its like vintage guitar stuff 8)
Title: Big or small, every man has to have one.
Post by: Johnny Mac on June 25, 2006, 02:00:37 PM: Quote from: Fubar
Quote from: 38thBeatle
I think I'd prefer the Ducati in the wet over a Harley any time- however Rock and Roll a Harley may be.

Are you mad?! :lol: Attempting to control a bike with over a hundred horses on tap in slippery conditions is a complete nightmare! I had a 748 for a while a couple of years ago, Ducati make truly wonderful bikes but really you'd be stupid to go riding them other than in the dry. After several years with a variety of sportsbikes i'm starting to want to move on from them and have recently started getting interested in choppers, I think old age is kicking in early :oops: :(

I used to ride my ZZR in the wet. I didn't have much choice it was that or walk! I learn't how to control wheel spin on dirtbikes. I used to spin my rear tyre all the time for the fun of it, in the dry it will let go too if you abuse it enough.
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Post by: 38thBeatle on June 25, 2006, 03:59:56 PM: Just because you have the horses doesn't mean you go thrashing around like an idiot. I am talking handling and I stand by what I said but maybe old age has crept up on me and I am getting stubbon. My mate's Harley handles well if you like straight lines.
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Post by: Twinfan on June 25, 2006, 06:32:04 PM: My Duke is great wet or dry - obviously I prefer the dry though ;)
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Post by: Jp. on June 26, 2006, 12:37:14 PM: riding in the wet is no big deal really. Just you guys have to deal with bloody ice. The big craze hitting Australia is Motarding.

Its kinda cool but the roads in west Astralia are too damn straight.

Still it looks fun...

Have a look for those who dont know.
http://www.filippogalluzzi.it/images/SM/full/sm6.jpg