Author: swissives

Isometric shape with radial repeater

Isometric shape with radial repeater

In today's Adobe Illustrator Tutorial we're going to create an isometric shape with the radial repeater applied to it. With that you can create interesting shapes and stars, which you can use for various designs such as logos, backgrounds or for cards, to give you a few examples. I hope you have fun and learn something. Leave a comment or a thumps up if you've liked the video. Thank you.continue reading →
Great way to create Halftone Letter in 2 minutes in Adobe Illustrator | Tutorial

Great way to create Halftone Letter in 2 minutes in Adobe Illustrator | Tutorial

On my YouTube channel you can find various tutorials on using design app such us Adobe Illustrator, AfterEffects and more. Today I'd like to show you a very quick "Halftone Letter" tutorial, created in Adobe Illustrator. I hope you have fun and learn something. I used only a few effects with the color halftone effect. Have a look.continue reading →
My self painted Gas-Tank

My self painted Gas-Tank

Over the holiday season I had the gas-tank at home to give it a paint-job. At start I was not sure what to put on. After several sketches on my iPad I finally landed on a sketch/design I was happy with. So it was time to transfer the sketch on to paper and then on the gas-tank. The motive was clear. A rabbit had to be on the top. The only thing I was not sure was, if I should also put the lettering on it, with the bikes name "Rabbit Runner". At…continue reading →
Seventh update: Steering is tight

Seventh update: Steering is tight

Today Sebastian had a nice surprise for me. As I came to the shop to discuss the next steps he mounted a great handlebar on the bike. I immediately fell in love with the tight old-school look. I off course had to test it out, how it feels in the hand. So I took a seat on the bike, all though the real seat haven't arrived yet. The handlebar felt great. I was a very quick and easy decision to make. Above you can see yourself how it looks. Even when I had…continue reading →
Sixth update: Exhaust, Backlight & Kicker

Sixth update: Exhaust, Backlight & Kicker

Today I can even show three updates. The exhaust pipes are now mounted. The pipes got rerouted so it has a clean and straight look. The original look was not so great. After cutting the pipes to get a straight look only one piece needed to be added not from the original material. The back-light also arrived. The first idea I have was to have two light at either site. But since the bike is very narrow we haven't found a good position to fit the Swiss regulation. So it ended up to…continue reading →
Fifth update: Back-Fender in place

Fifth update: Back-Fender in place

Step by step we make progress with the Harley build. The back-fender was somewhat of a challenge. My idea was to have a duck-tail fender, fitted as tight as possible. Since I have an old-style tires on the rim, we needed a bit of a bigger distance from the tire to the fender. This because it can slightly inflate on the height while driving. The safety margin for an old-style tire is bigger than for a modern tire. But in the end we found a good solution (shown in the photo). Since the…continue reading →
Forth Update: Engine and Tank are in place

Forth Update: Engine and Tank are in place

After a longer period of silence I'm happy to give you an update on the status of my Harley-Davidson FXSTC from 1996. The Engine is back from the service shop. It should run smoothly again. I also change the rocker box on the top of the engine. Insider from Indian Larry's bike I went with a Knuckle-head on the back and Shovel-head on the front of the engine. I really love to look it has now. But have a look yourself. Also we have landed on the design of the fuel tank. It…continue reading →
Third update: Break disk, Kick-Starter gear box etc.

Third update: Break disk, Kick-Starter gear box etc.

Since the last update a few more parts have arrived. Today the break disk got mounted on the wheels. They are looking great. The break disk which I had before looked not great. They where too much closed. Meaning, they covered to much of the wheel. The ones I have now look so much better. You actually can see much more of the wheels/spokes. Also the kick-starter with the gear box have arrived. I never had a kick-starter before on my Harley's. So this is a first. I love the look of it.…continue reading →