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BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó

By Paul Crowe

BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó
BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó

Every new model by Pere Tarragó is an absolute work of art, the meticulous attention to detail, the appearance of not being a model at all, but a real motorcycle, somehow magically shrunken to model proportions. His latest work, shown here, is a BMW R32. He sent a series of photos documenting the entire construction process which is truly amazing.

BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó
BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó

Pere says this 1/5 scale model was constructed over a period of 100 days working 6 hours per day. He constructed the frame in steel tubing, he made his own molds and cast the engine in aluminum, the levers and pedals all work, the brake shoes work, the suspension, the clutch and transmission, everything functions like the full size motorcycle.

Amazing craftsmanship from a master. He’s done a series of models, some we’ve covered before, but you really should check out his website and see his other work. Very, very nice.

Link: Motoscala Tarrago
Related: Benelli 250 GP Scale Model Motorcycle
Related: Motoscala Tarrago – Scale Model Motorcycles

Construction photos below:

BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó
BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó
BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó
BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó
BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó
BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó
BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó
BMW R32 Scale Model by Pere Tarragó

Posted on April 1, 2009 Filed Under: Motorcycle scale models, Vintage Motorcycles


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Comments

  1. rafe03 says

    April 1, 2009 at 11:33 am

    Good eyes, nimble fingers, dedication & discipline. Fantastic construction process details. Just waiting for a 1:5 rider to get on, kick it over & ride off. Incredible motorcycles Pere!

    Thanx for the pics & links, Paul & Pere!

    rafe03

  2. Bazuzeus says

    April 1, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    this guy is insane… this is not only good, this is incredibly good !

  3. Walt says

    April 1, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    Having fumbled for years with metalwork, I have the highest level of respect for a craftsman so skilled. What an artist!

  4. tim says

    April 1, 2009 at 9:38 pm

    beautiful….

  5. Larry says

    April 2, 2009 at 1:20 am

    I dont believe a word of it! Thats a real bike. Are you expecting us to fall for that…on April Fools Day!

  6. Phoebe says

    April 2, 2009 at 9:45 am

    Oh, if only I had 1/10 of the skill this man has. Absolutely fantastic!

  7. hoyt says

    April 2, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    This is excellent.

    I also like the photography – the surrounding landscape emphasizes the exactness of a real bike. You almost need another picture with the same landscape, but with what would appear to be the boot of Jolly Green Giant next to the bike.

  8. Erik says

    April 4, 2009 at 2:39 pm

    I am in awe of his skills and finished product. Truly outstanding!

  9. FREEMAN says

    April 8, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    Once again Pere Tarragó graces us with his beautiful work. I am in awe of your level of skill and dedication to the arts.

  10. sia says

    December 16, 2009 at 4:57 am

    Hi
    it very very good. it make me high when i saw them. very good bike. i am a scale model maker would u plz help me to make a refinery unit.
    thanks

  11. miguel giesener says

    July 19, 2010 at 6:28 pm

    que belleza de modelo

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