SHL M04 scratch build in 1/9

[Marudek]

Hi,


I'm currently working on a vintage Polish motorcycle and would like to share my fun with you. SHL is not the top of engineering, but is a bit of polish motorisation history (long passed as there is no Polish brand anymore). I've based my build on 1/9 paper model, maintenance an repair manual, and lots of pictures from restoration and internet auctions of spares.


As my model is to be a scale replica, I had to use paper model kit with caution for it is much simplified. I came into contact with it's author and got lots of reference pictures (actually he contacted me when discovered my build on some Polish model forum - a bit flattering).


Anyway here it is the frame:


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[Marudek]

Front fork:


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[Marudek]

Head light (at te moment without glazing):


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Fit test:


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Handlebars:


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Fuel tank:


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Next fit test (note that headlight glazing master is ready):


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[Guest]

Looks superb Marudek, definitely going to be following this build, what a great start

[Marudek]

Tool and battery box:


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Mostly handlebars equipment:


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Checked the fit over and over again:


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Driver seat (I'm not happy with it and will amend it soon):


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Headlight glazing casted in clear resin:


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[Marudek]

Chain dirve cover and foot brake:


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Fenders:


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Wheels' subassemblies:


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Rear seat base (there won't be any passenger seat):


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[Marudek]

Hi tommy1drop,


Thanks for your cheering. It took several months to get to this point of the build, but the model isn't ready yet. I plan to updated you on regular basis now.


Regards,


Peter

[Guest]

This is simply stunning. Scratch building at the highest possible standard and a sheer joy to watch. Many thanks for taking the time to show this to us all, it really is an inspiration to modellers everywhere and shows us just what can be built from basic materials.

[eddiesolo]

I have to agree, this is modelling at a sublime level, superb scratch making and skills. Well done Peter!


Si

[Marudek]

Thank you for your kind words. Although the subject of my project is not very spectacular, making a large scale replica requires the most faithful reflection of the original. Talking about inspiration – it was Modelmaker, a member of this forum who inspired me to stretch my favourite scale up and produce a large scale motorcycle model. I wish him all the best, especially finishing his stunning Augusta.


And yes – I show the my builds to prove, that with little expense, compensated by great dose of zeal and some practice in handling of basic tools, combined with little experience in shaping different materials – one is really able to produce an extraordinary replica.


I used to say that my models are not toys and never made spinning propellers or similar parts, but I found joy in designing my own workable parts as this is much more difficult than simply sculpting bits in plastic or Milliput. That is why most of the details in this model are workable (working front suspension, steering, springing hand brake and clutch). The plan is to make kick-starter, gear box, working chain drive (Top Studio product), foot brake and rubber tires.

[Guest]

Speechless! Awesome skills.

[Ian M]

Out standing work.

[monica]

superb and outstanding work,has lefted me Speechless

[Marudek]

First of all I want to thank you all for the warm welcome you made to this build. Such kind words coming from experienced modelers like you are really motivating. I was really surprised to see a lady commenting my model. Monica thanks for watching.


I forgot to post a picture of the real thing so you can hardly compare my "sculpting" to the original. But here I correct my little error.


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I'am very happy to announce that the engine is ready. After several weeks of struggle I finally made it. However macro mode pictures show that I still need to clean up some excess glue (especially around PZL logo), but generally I'm proud of it as gear box and kick starter are "working".


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[Guest]

That is absolutely A MAZ ING I am just picking my jaw up off the floor the level of detail is just stunning.