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1/24 BMW R75 Motorcycle with Figure (REVEAL)
Posted by DRUMS01
on Friday, July 19, 2024 7:46 PM
SUBJECT: WW2 BMW R75 with Waffen SS Sturmmann, Motorized Recon Corps 1944 SCALE: 1/24 MANUFACTURER: Custom private seller (China) COMPOSITE: 100% resin kit PAINTS: Tamiya, MIG, Vallejo, Testors MM, Chalks, Pastels, Watercolors
REFERENCES:
- BMW Motorcycle Museum - BMW R75 Wikipedia - German Uniforms of WW2 - German WW2 Soldier Equipment - Numerous Google Searches
MODIFICATIONS:
- scratch built hard pannier (left saddlebag) - all cables and some wiring added - shifting linkage added - corrected intake tubes to carburetors - added transfer case lever - added drive shaft bushing (seal) at engine - added fuel tank details (choke lever, filter nut) - added missing right front fender brace - added belt buckle detail (PE) - added medal on left *** pocket - added custom decals on uniform, weapons, and gear - added custom decals for speedometer and fender stencils - added custom wood base sealed in light oak poly
PRO's:
- modeling subject and pose - crisp and clean molds details - many details molded into one part - fit of most parts
CON's:
- many, many 3D print feed lines attached to molds - no instructions - no painting guides - little or no guide / alignment pins - no decals for motorcycle or rider - errors in engine intake - warping of some parts - some smaller pieces broken (missing) off main part
Thanks for following or looking in, we hope you enjoyed the build as much as my son and I did. Thanks also to many of the site regulars for your assistance and ideas throughout the build. As always, comments welcome.
Ben and Jarrod
"Everyones the normal until you get to know them" (Unknown)
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