BSA Rocket Goldstar 1958

A few final details added, spark plugs and HT leads, some materials tweaked and a logos applied to the seat and timing case. I've used a couple of bump map for the seat texture. She's ready to ride!

BSA test renders

Here are some test renders of the finished model. I'm really happy with the result but I can see a few small details I'll need to add before I can call it done!

Geometry complete

The main geometry of the bike is now complete. Finishing touches included foot controls, numberplate, handlebars and grips. The carb was a great little modeling challenge in itself.

Exhausting times

The bikes exhaust has been built around  two CV curves, extruded and joined. The Rocket Goldstar had a very distinctive 'siamesed' exhaust. It took a fair bit of fettling to join the two sets of geometry.

Bike progress

Quick progress update. Lots of new bits modelled including timing side cover, gearbox, swingarm, chain guard and rear suspension units. Next up..handlebars and exhaust so more curves coming this way!

Engine work

Happy New Year to everyone in the Blogosphere! Well, i've made a start on the most daunting part of the build...the engine! At the heart of the BSA Rocket Goldstar beats an A10 650cc parallel twin. I based these main engine parts on polygon primitives, with alot of extruding to get the finning correct. I'll add more detailing as I go, but for now its on to the timing cover and gear box.