Zündapp Ks 750 1:72

Marudek · 03-08-2007

Hello!

Let me introduce myself, as I am new here. My name is Peter and I live in the UK. English is not my native language so please forgive me my errors.

I would like to show you the way I built 1:72 scale motorcycle. Where's the idea from - you might ask. Well, I needed cargo for my Ju 52/3m and bought Hat’s kit. The picture on the box shows one motorcycle and one rider. I wasn't expecting miracles, but I thought it would consist of at least few parts. To my great disappointment motorbike comes with one mould x6 plus several figures. Here are the pictures.

As you see the kit is not very detailed. But I did not give up and decided to scratch build it myself. You will see the construction step by step. I will use broken floppy disc plastic, Milliput, leftovers from PE frame, and different diameter brass wire. These are the parts I have prepared so far:

I hope you'll enjoy watching the progress and give me some feedback.

Regards,
Marudek

**Bunkerbarge** · 03-08-2007

Marudek a very warm welcome to the forum. Your project looks very interesting and I look forward to seeing it progress. I think most of us would have persevered with the kit parts but I am sure that your scratch built items will be a great improvement.

How about a couple of photo's of the aircraft in question?

Marudek · 04-08-2007

Hi Bunkerbarge,

The airplane is converted Heller’s JU52/3m – II world war German transporter. I’ve added some interior detail and changed the colour scheme to the one used in the Balkans theatre (for it’s most colourful). I stopped this project when I made cargo door open and realised there’s nothing inside to show. Anyway here are the pictures:

Coming back to my Zundapp. I assembled the frame, tank and rear mudguard. In the meanwhile I tried to invent spokes production technique. As you see the fourth trial succeeded.

Regards,
Marudek

**Bunkerbarge** · 04-08-2007

Superb Marudek, I never thought I would see spokes in 1/72nd scale!! Lovely little job.

Marudek · 04-08-2007

Maybe you’d like to know how I made it? Well, I used 20 lengths of wire acquired from toy motor. Then I glued them with CA from one “end” to half length. When CA dried I’ve spread unglued lengths into a kind of “umbrella skeleton”. Secured the opposite side with little disc sliced off an old model frame. Cut each spoke to required length and finally cut off lengths glued together. See yourself:

On the next pictures: A little trial, assembled front shocks and my messy workshop (with Zundapp in the middle).

Regards,
Marudek

backonthecase · 04-08-2007

This looks great Peter. I really like the colour scheme of the JU52. Do you have any internet references for German aircraft colour schemes?

Thanks

alan2525 · 04-08-2007

Superb work on the motorcycle! I have to agree with Bunker - seeing spoked wheels in 1:72 scale is pretty amazing! That's the great thing about these forums theres always someone doing something different.

I hope you don't suffer from hayfever with all those tiny parts - one sneeze and...

Anyhow - keep us updated with the build as it progresses!!

alan2525 · 04-08-2007

That's one thing I like about scale modelling - the sheer number of tools and stuff you need to make the tiniest pieces! It's almost hard to spot the motorcycle on your cutting board there amongst all the 1/1 scale hand tools!

Marudek · 04-08-2007

Hi backonthecase!

I got the scheme and all I needed from this book:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Luftwaffe-Transport-Units-1937-1943-Transporter/dp/1903223636/ref=sr_1_2/203-1787429-1675162?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1186224240&sr=1-2

It's the first part of Luftwaffe Transport Units series. You'll find there a picture of an authentic German colour scheme, different squadron badges, and lots of black and white pictures and history of the aircraft. If you carefully look at the background of my Ju 52/3m's cockpit picture, you'll see copied scheme (I've coloured it with crayons to make it easier to me). All dimensions are given in millimetres. You only need to scale them down to your model. Colours are given in RLM German standard.

However, if you don't want to buy the book, just give me your e-mail and I'll send you a scan.

Thank you Alan, just wait till I make springs under driver's seat. That'll be fun!

See you guys after weekend!
Marudek

Gaz · 04-08-2007

Nice job!!
You said that the bikes are from Hat, are they from the armourfast range?
The armourfast range is mainly for wargaming, I've just got the 1/72nd scale Sherman firefly kit and it's only got 34 parts....and that makes 2 tanks!