Many of you have asked to see pictures of my finished tank. I have completed the painting with the exception of the rear fender,(I have yet to decide how, or if I will bob it).
These pictures were taken at Popago Park here in Phoenix where the temperature is currently 70 degrees.
If you look at them "full screen"you can arrow back and forth through the images.

http://picasaweb.google.com/crutcher.john/RattleCanPaintJob?feat=directlink

I have painted more than one bike in my day, but I wanted to show what can be one on a very tight budget using off the shelf products. All the paint products are from Rustoleum and were purchased at my local Lowes lumber store. I used about six feet of gold pin stripping tape that was left over from a past job, and I used quality painter's masking tape. I also purchased two sheets of plastic frisket from my local art supply store. The total cost was about $50.00.
Some of you have commented on the skill or talent needed to do this quality of work? It is as simple as painting by the numbers. The most difficult part was cutting out the letters, and that job could be done by most ten year old kids. If any of you are interested in doing something like this, feel free to contact me and I will walk you through the steps. All it takes is time and elbow grease.

Everyone seems to like the different textures between the rough tank and fender and the gloss side panels. What do you think?
John Boy

Love it! Consider posting the steps involved into the tech section.

Wicked Pissah! I suck at paint, always rushing and srewing up, but I endeavor to do as nice as yours someday.