The rat rod tricycle that I purchased has seen better days; nevertheless I am confident that Eddy's
Cycle City will make the appropriate repairs and modifications so that I can start making plates right out of the bicycle shop.
But this is not the first wet plate bike I have built. I already have one; Lightning Four.
Bear in mind that while I use a pedal stand as well as a kickstand for stabilization, there is a risk of toppling over (which has happened). I of course take the precautions now to prevent such events from happening. It can make plates up to 4x5, but great care must be exercised. There are limitations, but in a good day I can make 6 plates before my waste water jugs fill up.
The advantages of the tricycle are obvious. With the baskets installed plus the darkroom itself I can hold double the load, and there is very little chance of tipping over with the proper weight distribution. For my first road tests I will shoot 4x5 plates, although I am confident it can do 8x10 as well with the proper darkroom installed. Other small items will be installed, such as a bell and red flasher lights. Wouldn't want to get ticketed for not having taken the proper measures in NYC.
If all goes well the bike will be ready for trials Friday; I plan on going into the city Sunday or Monday next week to "stretch her legs"...
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