Well, after shelving the Tamiya Leopard 2A6 plan for another day, I got started on a much smaller kit: the BMW R75 from Master Box.

Currently have the bike completed (with the exception of the Grand-Canyon-esque seam line on the fuel tank/decals), might start the sidecar today.

It's my first serious build (previous models had camo brushed directly onto bare plastic )













I used .58mm brass wire and copper wire from a Tamiya Panther kit for the brake lines and stuff.

Comments and criticisms welcome, I do need to improve on my technique!

There is nothing newbie about this build as it hurts my eyes just looking at it, Bigger is Better as you get Older.

Looks good so far. I believe the valve covers should be a natural metal like the rest of the motor.

Thanks Al, though I'm still going to stick with painted covers 'cause they look better

Here are photos of my progress:

The seam over the passenger's part, does that belong there ?

But I'm not familiar with bikes so I can be wrong.

Ah. Thanks, Guy.
Any ideas on how to fix the seam? There's also one on the fuel tank.

Sand it down carefully. Then wash it out, if there's a seam then fill it with Mr. Surfacer 1200.

A simple method for removing a seam is to use the edge of your scalpel and to carefully scrape it away. You can use filler if you need it to smooth out the finish as suggested before! Otherwise good effort!
Rock on!

Some nice detailing here, Looking Good ! milvehfan

Thanks for the kind replies guys! Haven't really got time to work on the model since I'm back in college.

Thinking of leaving the rear cargo compartment open and stashing lots of jerry cans and other misc. stowage inside, but was it done in practice?

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Yes, load it up. I have seen them with the sidecars FULL of tank shells, food, gas, oil etc....

You might need some putty to fix the seam/mold shift. In reality it was a one pc stamped tub.

I think you've done a grerat job otherwise though!