Revell BMW R75/5 motorcycle from year 1973, scale 1:8

[Rakentaja]

This is my first motorcycle built after 1973. 
It took the most time to do the spokes, the end was easier and faster. Attaching some parts just was tricky when there weren’t really proper attachment points. The side panels and saddle are good examples of this, they just had to be glued in place somehow. 
Although this first one was a bit awkward, I still plan to continue building motorcycles. I think these are more comfortable to build than cars. Scale is certainly one of the deciding factors.

 

[John B.]

Very realistic - nicely done.

Edited February 15, 2021 by John B.

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[peteski]

Your model came out really nice.  The wire spokes make it much more realistic.

If some parts have no attachment to glue points, you can pin them together. Drill holes in both parts for a small diameter brass rod, then use CA glue to everything together.

[HJK]

Jouko,

The BMW looks great and like a real one. The reality is not only the more than gorgeous spokes, it's also the bluish color of the exhaust pipes. Everyone who owned such a BMW knows that. That is a very nice detail. And again, the green looks absolutely great. Take care, Juergen

[64Comet404]

Gorgeous build. As a rider of an R-series bike, I always love seeing builds of boxer-engined Beemers.

[Rakentaja]

On 2/15/2021 at 2:28 PM, John B. said:

Very realistic - nicely done.

 

On 2/16/2021 at 1:32 AM, PappyD340 said:

Looks great!

 

22 hours ago, peteski said:

Your model came out really nice.  The wire spokes make it much more realistic.

If some parts have no attachment to glue points, you can pin them together. Drill holes in both parts for a small diameter brass rod, then use CA glue to everything together.

 

8 hours ago, HJK said:

Jouko,

The BMW looks great and like a real one. The reality is not only the more than gorgeous spokes, it's also the bluish color of the exhaust pipes. Everyone who owned such a BMW knows that. That is a very nice detail. And again, the green looks absolutely great. Take care, Juergen

 

7 hours ago, 64Comet404 said:

Gorgeous build. As a rider of an R-series bike, I always love seeing builds of boxer-engined Beemers.

Thanks to everyone for your comments. I tried my best to do it, I wasn’t quite successful in all parts, but at least I learned something new that I can take advantage of in future building kits.

[slusher]

Beautifully done!

[Jim B]

Nice looking BMW.  Well done.

[bbowser]

Very convincing replica, the spokes make a big difference.