1/48 Bandai BMW R75 w side car Finished!!

To start with , the decals are toast. I'll need a set of those. I did a little looking around and haven't found any yet. I have a Tamiya 1/48 offering on order but its been on back order now for the last 2 months..............

I will post a proper reply later.

I just have to go and pinch myself first to make sure this isn't a dream.

But one quick question, have you worked out where the wings go yet.

Ok, now that I have recovered. What brand of paints do you normally use or have access to. If using Tamiya, XF-63 German grey works for Pz Grey.

Thanks Bish. Usually Model Master or Vallejo acrylics.

I've never used one of the Bandai kits.  Are they out of production now?  How's the detail on the vehicle and figures?

This is gonna be interesting, Joe! I really like to use Gunze's Dark Gray (H401) for German armor. The few color pics I've seen of grey German vehicles show them to be very dark and that Gunze color looks just about right. And in casi it's too dark you can still add a few drops of white and add some post shading...

Tamiya's German Gray looks good too, just a wee bit lighter.

From the model Air Range, its 71.056. Not sure about their other ranges. The official code is RAL 7021 Panzer Grey but some times called dark Grey.

yari, Bandai is now out of business. I have not built one of their kits, but recently a few people have made positive comments. One of the guys has just stared a 48th Nashorn and he seems to like it.

YariCav

I've never used one of the Bandai kits.  Are they out of production now?  How's the detail on the vehicle and figures?

The beginnings of the 750cc motor just to show a little bit of progress here. I may add some spark plug wires and boots to the engine to spruce it up a little on down the road.

Bish

Ok, now that I have recovered. What brand of paints do you normally use or have access to. If using Tamiya, XF-63 German grey works for Pz Grey.

That little engine looks very nice, buddy!

Thanks Clemens! I'll probably start the painting and weathering process tomorrow.

Very Cool subject Joe. I think it's awesome that you're taking the time to build something outside of your comfort zone. Just remember to come back. The Dark Side can be very appealing I hear. Man, I remember Bandai kits. Seems to me that back in the 70's and 80's they were some of the top of the line armor kits going. And from what I see of your BMW they are still holding their own. I'm looking forward to watching you build this Joe.

Tanks...................I mean thanks Joe! I'm hoping to pull this off decently at best. lol

Good mornin' folks! Todays progress sees the application of a wash on this little motor here. Man it really made a difference and is just the first part of the weathering process. I'll make it look a little more "worn in" later but had to post these real quick.

While all that was drying I cleaned up alot of the molding seams a flash on the frame and tires. More posted pics in a while.

That's one nice looking engine. Was this just a black oil wash.

Yes sir. An initial paint coat of chrome silver enamel with a water based black wash with a few drops of dishwashing detergent to break the surface tension.

Excellent stuff Joe. Again, You've got to admire the quality of molding and detail in what some would almost consider a "vintage" kit.

I appreciate that Joe. I'll most likely add some plug wires and other stuff to the engine to dress this already decent engine from the box up a little more.

Some wiring would be a really nice touch. Do you have any pics of the real thing, I did a google search and theres some handy pics of R75 engines.

Thanks Bish. I've got a couple but more would be nice!!

The engine looks great, Joe!

I paid my LHS a visit today and saw this neat little kit on sale for only half the normal retail price:

I simply had to buy it. Looks like a nice kit (with PE spokes!). Just for the record, I'm blaming you for inspiring me with your awesome Bandai bike!

LOL!!! Go for it Clemens!!!!

Got some more progress pics for this morning. Yeah I know.....this early? Well Idiot 1 and Idiot 2 (my two sleepless dogs) got up this morning at 2:15. Hey what else is a guy supposed to do that early?????

I got my Tamiya German Grey in yesterday so I went right to work this morning. I've got the base coat on and will end up glossing before assy and applying the wash. One may think ," What about the panel lines?" There's enough stuff laying on top of the fuel tank and the rear fender to cover the lines. I'll apply the flat once the two halves are together. As for the front fender , I've got a little work to do. It'll work out............I've got a plan. lol

The latest:

In addition to getting my Tamiya paint yesterday I also received my 1/48 Tamiya BMW offering. I just couldn't help myself. If anyone out there is looking to build one of these motorcycles in 48th scale, this is by far the easier kit to build than the Bandai. The wheel/tire assys are molded into the frame and front forks and there is only one sprues worth of parts. It looks like its almost a snap to build:

To recap, it's ALOT less parts than the Bandai. But hey , I'm going for the nostalgia here! lol

Some very nice progress! I wouldn't be able even get up that early, not to mention building models!

SchattenSpartan

 I wouldn't be able even get up that early, not to mention building models!

Looking rather awesome Joe. Seems to me Joe that although there is a higher parts count the Bandai with the wheels and engine as separate pieces would look better than the Tamiya with molded on parts. Simply my take on it. Keep it coming.

Thanks Joe. Mine's a little bland looking right at the moment but will be workin' that out. I was looking at the Tamiya a little closer this morning. It looks to be a really good layout and the molded in wheels looks as if they would look like stand alone pieces once assembled.