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The classic stars-and-stripes Harley-Davidson 
The customised Captain America chopper Peter Fonda rode in 1969 classic 'Easy Rider' came to symbolise the counter-culture movement of the 1960s, and riding it has been described as like 'going out with Marilyn Monroe'.
Only one bike remains from the four made for the 1969 'Easy Rider' movie and is one of the most recognisable motorcycles of all time. The bike was a central part of the film, which was about two drug-using bikers who went on a cross-country journey from Los Angeles to New Orleans to discover the real America.
The motorcycles for the film, based on hardtail frames and panhead engines, were designed and built by two African-American chopper builders - Cliff Vaughs and Ben Hardy - following ideas of Peter Fonda, and handled by Tex Hall and Dan Haggerty during shooting.
In total, four former police bikes were used in the film. The 1949, 1950 and 1952 Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide bikes were purchased at an auction for $500, equivalent to about $3400 in 2017. Each bike had a backup to make sure that shooting could continue in case one of the old machines failed or got wrecked accidentally. One "Captain America" was demolished in the final scene, while the other three were stolen and probably taken apart before their significance as movie props became known. The demolished bike was rebuilt by Dan Haggerty and shown in a museum. The provenance of existing Captain America motorcycles is unclear, and has been the subject of much litigation. A motorcycle on display at the EMP Museum in Seattle, Washington is identified by that organization as the original rebuilt movie prop. A replica resides at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa. Many other replicas have been built since the film's release, and replica's of the Captain America bike and Billy bike are on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum.
Easy Rider movie intro:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1cDECkN2xg
Peter Fonda and the Captain America Bike:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbKSXkvV9FE
Easy Rider model info:
Length: 694mm/27.3"- Width: 221mm/8.7" - Height: 370mm/14.5" - Seat height: 165mm/6.5"
The Easy Rider model also has remote-controlled electronic functions (operated by a key fob):
Sound - Engine start up, engine accelerating and horn.
Lights - Headlight, full beam headlight, rear lights and brake light.
Made of die-cast metal, ABS plastic and thermoplastic rubber, this is a must-have model for any collector or Easy Rider fan. The assembly guide contains clear, step-by-step instructions, accompanied by detailed photos, to make building your model as easy as possible.
Product overview: https://www.model-space..../download/file_id/3857/
On sale in the UK: https://www.model-space....b/build-easy-rider.html
And USA: https://www.model-space....y-rider-motorcycle.html
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That's piqued my interest Tom I've got to say. Regards, Phil W. Completed projects: 1/43 scale Bedford HA van / 1/43 scale MG TD sports car
Current projects: 1/48 scale U-boat [U230]
Future projects: 1/148 scale railway diorama / 1/50 scale R/C Volvo F89 logging truck / 1/148 scale Thunderbirds Fireflash
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Its a yes from me  Al
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Very nice and very tempting.
Graeme
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Very nice, looks a super kit.  Mark
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This will be a must have for me. I been thinking about my next museum display after I am done with the Mustang and this is perfect. The movie was before my time, but I still knew about this chopper long before I was old enough to watch the move. Now we just need the second one to go with it.
DeAgostini kit builds:
Millennium Falcon: 18% Complete
Shelby GT-500: 28% Complete
Thunderbird 2: 13.75% Complete
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I am not really into bikes, but this one looks really cool.
Carl
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 Yes yes yes having owned four choppers two Harley's one Triumph and a Honda I would love this one and the film is a classic  Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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An unforgettable image that says 'America'. Fab film and a stunning machine.... .. Would be great to see this one here..... Regards Alan
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Now that`s cool regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Awesome news this will be a very cool bike to build.
DeAgostini kit builds:
Millennium Falcon: 18% Complete
Shelby GT-500: 28% Complete
Thunderbird 2: 13.75% Complete
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Looking forward to this coming along Al
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Oh! Yes-Please!!
My only concern is space (given that 'kicked-out' front end)
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Those parts look great roll on April Al
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Not long to go until April/May
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Be here before we know it. A few posts up you said all markets. Will it launch in US same time as UK or will be a few months behind like other releases?
DeAgostini kit builds:
Millennium Falcon: 18% Complete
Shelby GT-500: 28% Complete
Thunderbird 2: 13.75% Complete
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The model has remote-controlled electronic features, such as a burbling & revving pan-head engine sound, front & rear lights and brake light
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