WIP Critique 1/9 Kettenhund (Chain Dogs)

[1969]

I used the Zundapp and found that anatomy wise the riders legs were too short to reach the ground so I think the bikes are a bit on the large side but you look like you got around the problem well with your figure.

 

[kaz6120]

I see. Yes you maybe right. I dug up the butt deeper, to make it look "sitting". The seat should sink deeper when sitting so it needs shorted springs but I decided not to do it. I wanted to leave the Zunpdapp as it is, straight from the box.
So I dug it up deeper to make legs long enough to reach the ground.

As you can imagine, fitting was really really difficult.

 

[bonehead]

Lookin' good!

 

[kaz6120]

Mike, Thanks a lot for your warm compliment, I'm glad!

 

[MrBMB]

A Kettenkrad figure as well please

 

[kaz6120]

I received a copy of mine from Paul@ModelCellar, so I assembled a figure and applied a primer coat to show you how it looks. hope you like.

 

[kaz6120]

I'm working on making BMW version now.

 

[kaz6120]

BMW version has been finished. I made it to fit Italeri's 2016 re-released version, which is newly casted in fresh plastic, solid tires and strong seat spring.

 

[JasonB]

Very cool
Just a thought, how about an optional right arm holding the handlebars or petting the dog, instead of holding the MP-40? That would be cool.

 

[bond090]

Nice Kaz !
You make me save money because I will not have to buy an overpriced zundapp !
Btw I just received your german officer from cgs today, a first class figure !

 

[kaz6120]

how about an optional right arm holding the handlebars or petting the dog, instead of holding the MP-40? That would be cool.

Thanks for your opinion, JasonB, That may be another good option.

You make me save money because I will not have to buy an overpriced zundapp !

Yes that's why I've done this, bond090. Re-released Italeri boxes are easy to get in cheaper price now, and better plastic. Here's mine, I've done detail works a little bit, and it looks great even today can't believe it's originally designed 46 years ago! Hope they will re-release Zündapp too.

Btw I just received your german officer from cgs today, a first class figure !

I'm happy to hear that, thanks! I'm looking' forward to see you finish it.
I heard some problems on assembling the dog, so please note use hot water to fix the deformation and use putty to fill the gaps.

 

[1969]

Lovely work on the R75 Kaz, did you replace the spokes on the wheels ?

Steve

 

[bond090]

Yes that's why I've done this, bond090. Re-released Italeri boxes are easy to get in cheaper price now, and better plastic. Here's mine, I've done detail works a little bit, and it looks great even today can't believe it's originally designed 46 years ago! Hope they will re-release Zündapp too.
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I'm happy to hear that, thanks! I'm looking' forward to see you finish it.
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Thank you for the tip Kaz, I havn't test fit the figure yet but the overall casting looks superb !

I will, but don't expect to much on me, I'm still a rookie concerning painting figure !

 

[kaz6120]

Lovely work on the R75 Kaz, did you replace the spokes on the wheels ?

Thanks Steve, Yes I replaced spokes with 0.4mm brass rods and 1.0mm plastic rods.
I referred to Robert Döpp's Zündapp article on Military Illustrated Modeler (Dec 2016, issue 068), I didn't do much like what Robert did on his super detailed up Zündapp, I simplified his way.

I will, but don't expect to much on me, I'm still a rookie concerning painting figure !

Everybody was a rookie, I was too, I always respect rookies and I'm really happy to see them pick up my figures. Enjoy!

 

[1969]

Thanks Steve, Yes I replaced spokes with 0.4mm brass rods and 1.0mm plastic rods.

I referred to Robert Döpp's Zündapp article on Military Illustrated Modeler (Dec 2016, issue 068), I didn't do much like what Robert did on his super detailed up Zündapp, I simplified his way.

Is that MIM issue still available, would love to see it ?

Cheers
Steve

 

[bond090]

Is that MIM issue still available, would love to see it ?

Cheers
Steve

Mp steve

You can find some wip pictures here
http://www.moxingfans.com/m/view.php?aid=2269

And the diorama in the book landscape of war vol 3

 

[Ybrossculpts]

Hi Kaz,

Not big on the motorcycle knowledge to appreciate the detail you've put in, but you sir are an all round master craftsmen. Exceptional work on this project congratulations.

Regards,
Chris.

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[kaz6120]

Not big on the motorcycle knowledge to appreciate the detail you've put in, but you sir are an all round master craftsmen. Exceptional work on this project congratulations.

Thanks a lot for your compliments, Chris!
I'm not basically an enthusiastic plastic-modeller now but I started modelling from that, then conversion, scratch-building, sculpting, 3D modelling... so this project is like compiling my skills into one project.