WIP Critique 1/24(75mm) Zundapp riders project

[kaz6120]

Hi all,

I've just started sculpting riders for Asuka (Tasca) Models' 1/24 Zündapp sidecar.
I'm planning this to DAK riders in long coat, but also interested in more figures in other uniforms.
Any comments, critiques, feedbacks are always welcomed!



I started sculpting head.
I want perfect 1/24 scale size figures to fit Asuka Zündapp which is modelled precisely scaled down to 1/24.
Asuka's The DAK Panzer II tanker on the left. First I was thinking to use it as a anatomy guide but I think it's a bit over-sized for Zündapp.

So I bought a 3D scanned human data to 3D printed out to perfect 1/24.

From left to right, 1/20(90mm), Male and Female in 1/24(75mm and 70mm)

Then using this 3D figure as an anatomy guide, I started sculpting to match its size perfectly.



And after finished sculpting head, I scratch-built helmet with Apoxie Sculpt

In this picture it doesn't match to the shape of the real one. I repeated "shape, sand, shoot pics to match the real one" procedure over and over until I satisfy with the result.

And...now, low-poly shape of body stage. I know it's still rough sketch but it's important for me to sculpt whole body in low polygon shape before my idea goes away. Hope you like this idea.

 

[Ray Mootsey]

Hello, this is looking great so far, if going to be for sale, I am interested in some DAK figures. Any plans for a MG mount for a MG 34, for the sidecar. Keep up the great work, Ray

 

[housecarl]

Looks superb Kaz.

 

[kaz6120]

Thanks Ray and Carl, for your comments!

Ray,
yes I'm considering to make it into cast-ready for sale. Not sure about MG34, but developing 1/24 equipments are in my to-do list.

 

[MrBMB]

Looks great, good face
I know you wouldn't sell a lot at all but 1/9th for that larger model out there

 

[T50]

The rider looks great so far!!!!

 

[Dan Morton]

Looking great!!

Has any of the digital community thought about providing reduced size manikins the joints of which can be bent to suit?

All the best,
Dan

 

[kaz6120]

Thanks MrBMB, Taesung, Dan, for your warm compliments! but please note I've only finished head and half-done helmet and body is still just a lump of clay yet...

>MrBMB
Yes I know 1/24 is not a standard scale for WW2 items, but I love this scale, it's great scale on sculpting, painting, and displaying.
I don't understand why not more companies join this scale. (I know whole AFV world is completely brainwashed by Tamiya 1/35... )

>Taesung,
Thanks a lot for your comment, Strongly inspired by Alpine's 1/35 rider pair.

> Dan,
Japanese figure company Max Factory done a closer concept of the figure, named "Figma". which is designed for cartoonists and illustrators. They are a bit cartoonish to me but I like its concept.

https://www.amazon.com/Max-Factory-...ie=UTF8&qid=1474252736&sr=1-10&keywords=figma

Developing the mannequins for scale model figure sculpting sounds interesting.

 

[kaz6120]

If someone has a good reference for DAK diver coat or long coat, please let me know. It's hard to find good pics.


This is the picture my idea came from.


I found this pics too, but I can't find this original one which was actually used.

Is this the original one? I'm not sure.

I found this pic in here.
http://afrikakorps.forumcrea.com/viewtopic.php?id=1901

 

[MrBMB]

Sorry Kaz I didn't mean your scale wouldn't sell well, I was talking about 1/9 scale which is the scale I would like for the 1/9 model.
Still can't believe we don't have a 1/16 bike/sidecar in plastic yet

 

[kaz6120]

>MrBMB
ESCI 1/9 is still popular and still the best kit in that scale, shame no more new releases in 1/9.

I totally agree with you about no bike in 1/16 scale. I think 1/16 is the best scale for bike + figures. I really wish there's 1/16 sidecars and Kettenkrad...

 

[Mark Dollery]

Got to agree with the views here, awesome sculpting & hope we see them on the shelves soon...no pressure Kaz...
Why don't the manufactureres listen to the masses, we need motorcyles in 1/16th / 120mm (i know there is resin examples as I have the Precision 1/16th Kettenkraftrad) but they would sell like hot cakes if they were in plastic!!!!
keep up the great work Kaz, we are counting on you!!!
Mark D

 

[kaz6120]

> MrBMB & Mark D,

I have this 1/16 Zundapp too, but it was a bit expensive....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOL-Model-M...142532?hash=item2c6fcb1a44:g:M28AAOSwBw5XQrdW

 

[1969]

Nice work so far Kaz, I know from doing some 1/9 riders that it can be very enjoyable and at times challenging getting the figure to mold comfortably with the bike.
Will follow with interest.
Cheers
Steve

 

[kaz6120]

Thanks a lot, Steve
Yes it's a bit challenging to fit the bike. I'm struggling on that now.

 

[1969]

I am sure you will succeed mate, just takes a bit of patience.
The helmet looks very good also, not an easy helmet to get right but you are doing very well with it.
Cheers
Steve

 

[Martin Antonenko]

Kradmantel DAK references...:

http://images.google.de/imgres?imgu...7PAhWLWhQKHfHFB2oQMwhJKCUwJQ&bih=698&biw=1344

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/131641274333

http://images.google.de/imgres?imgu...7PAhVDOhQKHXShAIwQMwg9KB0wHQ&bih=698&biw=1344

Cheers

 

[Ray Mootsey]

Hello kas,it seems you touched on a popular subject, I also have a Zundapp in 1/24, 1/16, and 1/9. As I said before I would like to see DAK figures in 1/24, and if you are considering 1/16 I will jump on also. I do believe Steve can handle 1/9. Love your work, Ray