BMW R75 with sidecar ESCI in 1/9 scale

[Siara]

This is my new project- 1/9 scale BMW R75 with sidecar.:up:

I started with the tyres.

Tyres before sanding:
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/9493/opony002.jpg

Tyres after initial sanding:
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/5545/opony003.jpg

Tyres ready. 3 are more used, while the one on the right is spare:
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/862/opony1004.jpg

TBC...

[Siara]

I looked at the wheels, and something wasnt right:
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/9242/kopyto1010.jpg

The spokes are crossing each other:
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/2097/kopyto1011.jpg

Decided to scratch build the spokes.
I needed to make the workbench.
After long, and hard thinking i drilled the hole in the Tamiya primer top:
http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/2470/kopyto001.jpg

Inside the styrene tube- size bigger than the hole was glued in.
The length of the tube is identical with the inside ring of the primer top:
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/6046/kopyto002.jpg

The stabiliser was glued in- it rests on the inside ring.
Round the hole another piece of styrene was glued in to keep things steady:
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/8223/kopyto003.jpg
Brass tube was glued in to form the axis.

On the top ring made from CD was glued on.
Another bit- slightly thicker was glued to the base of the tube to keep things steady when the spokes are removed:
http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/6769/kopyto1001.jpg

Bottom part of the rim in place:
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3388/kopyto1003.jpg
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/5429/kopyto1007.jpg

Top part on:
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/8365/kopyto1004.jpg
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/8772/kopyto1006.jpg

Side view with the wheel in place:
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/934/kopyto1005.jpg

TBC...

[FIREWALL]

I got a dollar that says Siara actually gets this to run. :up:

I know I will enjoy this build as much as the last one. :salute:

[VipertheSniper]

Ohhh finally... already wondered when you'd start with that bike...

[Siara]

I have the break from the shipyard, waiting for the insulators.
My friend Wink in Australia is trying to cast the set of them in resin, so untill then nothing can be done on U-552.
I thought i start the bike instead.
I never run 2 builds at the same time, but the bike is so nice i just gave in.:cool:
I always liked the wehrmacht bikes, and despite owning 11 bikes in total- some vintage bikes also- i never had the pleasure to own the real german boxer.
So i will put all my heart into this project.
Stay tuned.:yeah:

[Siara]

Spokes.
This is the most time consuming part of the project, but one which makes all the difference between good model, and the great.

Picture of the break up of the wheel assembly:
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/6996/szprychy1.jpg

...and the first trials of making the spokes from the craft pins.
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2542/szprychy005.jpg
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/2125/szprychy004.jpg

Each pin needs to be reshaped to required size, and correct diameter.
Theres 160 spokes to be made for 4 wheels.:doh:

TBC...

[ajrimmer42]

I'll be following this one avidly mate, I'm sure it'll be just as good as the sub!

[HunterICX]

Each pin needs to be reshaped to required size, and correct diameter.
Theres 160 spokes to be made for 4 wheels.:doh:

TBC...

:dead: you sick detailing bastard :D
well good luck with that Spoke job...seems timetaking to me :88)

HunterICX

[bert8for3]

I'm just glad you decided to start on this, we don't want you twiddling your thumbs or ... (scratch that) :D

Looks great :woot:

[Siara]

80 longer spokes ready:
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/9187/szprychyjez005.jpg

Now time to make 80 shorter spokes...

[Siara]

The tool for cutting nipples was made:
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/3434/cuttingrig003.jpg

Thin brass tubing mounted in the Dremel tool:
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6609/cuttingrig004.jpg

Cut with the hobby knife:
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/5764/cuttingrig006.jpg
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2691/cuttingrig008.jpg

Easy way to cut 160 nipples:
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/8282/cuttingrig010.jpg

Using 3 different diameters of the brass tubing i made the tool for turning the hubs:
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6500/kolapiasy002.jpg

Spokes have been cut:
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5580/kolapiasy001.jpg

Hub after turning. I also thinned the lip:
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3585/kolapiasy003.jpg

Comparison with the original part:
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8737/kolapiasy004.jpg


This week i bought the second hand rider figure from the eighties.
It wasnt easy to find one, but i managed to pinpoint it in Columbia MO.
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7571/figsa001.jpg
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/8069/figsa002.jpg
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/6620/figsa003.jpg

...and some resin body parts for the second figure from my friend:
http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/5949/figsa1.jpg

The layout will look like so- cobblestone street, with tram line possibly (just part of the line in the corner of the dio). The motorcycle rider will be sitting on his bike by the kerb. The gandarme will be offering the cigarette to the rider. I will possibly make single street lamp (working).:salute:

[HunterICX]

The layout will look like so- cobblestone street, with tram line possibly (just part of the line in the corner of the dio). The motorcycle rider will be sitting on his bike by the kerb. The gandarme will be offering the cigarette to the rider. I will possibly make single street lamp (working).:salute:

I like the sound of that :yeah:

HunterICX

[ajrimmer42]

I like the sound of that :yeah:

HunterICX


Ditto :up:

[Siara]

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8224/kolaszprychowanie001.jpg

:|\\

[Siara]

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4096/kolaszprychowanie1001.jpg

:cool:

[Siara]

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/1796/kolaszprychowanie2.jpg

:yeah:

[ajrimmer42]

Wow, looks awesome. :up: