BMW R75 with sidecar ESCI in 1/9 scale

Siara · 04-19-09, 10:06 AM

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

I started with the tyres.

Tyres before sanding:

Tyres after initial sanding:

Tyres ready. 3 are more used, while the one on the right is spare:

TBC...

Siara · 04-20-09, 01:55 PM

I looked at the wheels, and something wasnt right:

The spokes are crossing each other:

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:

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:

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:

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:

Bottom part of the rim in place:

Top part on:

Side view with the wheel in place:

TBC...

FIREWALL · 04-20-09, 03:15 PM

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

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

VipertheSniper · 04-20-09, 04:30 PM

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

Siara · 04-20-09, 04:37 PM

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.

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.

Siara · 04-21-09, 08:26 AM

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:

...and the first trials of making the spokes from the craft pins.

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

TBC...

04-19-09, 10:06 AM	#1
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	BMW R75 with sidecar ESCI in 1/9 scale This is my new project- 1/9 scale BMW R75 with sidecar. I started with the tyres. Tyres before sanding: Tyres after initial sanding: Tyres ready. 3 are more used, while the one on the right is spare: TBC... __________________ Master Models

04-20-09, 01:55 PM	#2
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I looked at the wheels, and something wasnt right: The spokes are crossing each other: 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: 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: 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: 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: Bottom part of the rim in place: Top part on: Side view with the wheel in place: TBC... __________________ Master Models

04-20-09, 03:15 PM	#3
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I got a dollar that says Siara actually gets this to run. I know I will enjoy this build as much as the last one. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

04-20-09, 04:37 PM	#5
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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. 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. __________________ Master Models

04-21-09, 08:26 AM	#6
Siara Grey Wolf Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mitcham/London Posts: 818 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	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: ...and the first trials of making the spokes from the craft pins. Each pin needs to be reshaped to required size, and correct diameter. Theres 160 spokes to be made for 4 wheels. TBC... __________________ Master Models

04-20-09, 04:30 PM	#4
VipertheSniper Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austria Posts: 1,038 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ohhh finally... already wondered when you'd start with that bike...