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Engraved aluminum gas tank

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Here is a pic of a huge engraving/sculpting project I just finished. This is cast aluminum. Customer had the tank cast with the crucifix in it. I took it from there. Also included is a link a webpage on it. At the bottom of the page, click on "The Process" to see the progress shots of it.



The titlle of the bike is "Godspeed".
http://ottocarter.com/godspeed.htm
 
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#34 ·
Are you going to Cream coat the inside?

All joking aside, that tank is a real work of art. I can't imagine how many days were spent working on it. What sort of tools do you use?

Regards,
Geo.
 
#37 ·
Phoenominal work Otto!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!

I do a bit of engraving myself, and I can truely appreciate the time and effort undertaking a job of this magnitude entails. I can totally see the hours of layout time, and all the dimentions & layers that had to be thought out before you could ever pick up a chisel.

Breathtaking job my man!!!
 
#55 ·
Thanks for all the kind words. I can't wait to share more photos of the completed bike as I have yet to do the knuck engine parts.
To answer a few questions: Yes, it is heavy. I don't know exactly what it weighs. It doesn't leak. Even if it did, like on any other tank, you just treat it with Kreem gas tank sealer. The only pics I have of the process are on the provided link at the bottom of the webpage of Godspeed on my site. Just click on "The Process".
 
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