heptoman Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 This post inspired me to take some pics of my Tamiya 1:12 Ducati Panigale 1199 that I finished in October. This is my dream motorcycle - so it was very exciting to build it. As per Tamiya, the kit was in excellent shape and well detailed. The only aftermarket items are the Tamiya detail up set with the machined forks and rear shock preload canister (which is well worth the money). Although it is not perfect, I'm extremely proud of the work that I did on this, especially since it was mostly can and brush paint - I didn't have my compressor or Badger yet, so no Alclad. Here we go! Since it's a Duck, I HAD to do Italian red. My next one will probably be the pearl white with red rims that they offer on the 899. I think single sided swingarms are the sexiest thing ever on two wheels. (Partly that is the reason why my next bike is going to be an Interceptor.) Rear view. I LOVE the tailights. I decided to not put the rear fender. Just gets in the way. Top view. Needs maintenance? No problem. (All body work was molded in white, so I'm especially proud of my paint job on the fairings.) Other side. Another thing I LOVE about this bike is how they wrapped the exhaust. No can to get in the way of that gorgeous single swing arm! Front view. LED lights.
heptoman Posted January 7, 2015 Author Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Teil Zwei! I tried to get some detail close up pics, some of them came out okay. Marchesini forged wheels - those decals were a PAIN. The red stripes are three separate decals on a tiny ridge of the wheel, and the Marchesini logo is a separate decal you place ON TOP of the striping. You can also see the exhaust wrap underneath the cover. I love this bike!!! Electronics. Another view of the rear lights. Aesthetically pleasing, IMHO. Front suspension and radiator. Ohlins forkset, Brembo brakes. THOSE decals were fun! Rear suspension. The can is metal. Rider's stance. The bit that covers the fork screw fell on the carpet and was lost forever, probably to Roomba. Oh well. Looks okay anyway. Close up of dash. The blue rings are part of the detail up set. "Beautiful blue." (Google/Bing Doyle Gammill. Awful but hilarious marching band judge tape.) My dream bike! I'm definitely going to do another one, make it white, and have a working chain and drive. Might also do some other things, especially now I have ALCLAD. Hope you all enjoyed! Edited January 7, 2015 by heptoman
DynoMight Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 WOW! That is a amazing model. Hard to believe it's all just spray can and brush paint. ALL the paint is even. Absolutely amazing. Show-stopper.
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 21, 2015 Posted January 21, 2015 Nicely made, great looking bike Have this Tamiya kit in the stash, what did you think of it???
heptoman Posted January 21, 2015 Author Posted January 21, 2015 Scott, thanks! Being a Ducati Panigale superfan, I'm a bit biased when I judge the quality of this particular model. But subjectivity aside, I think it's a really good kit. Supremely detailed. The way I understand motorcycle construction, you pretty much build it as it comes from the factory. I liked the screw assembly, BUT, if I was in charge at Tamiya, I would have done it a bit differently (closer to the original). This kit has to be one of the most fun projects I have had (counting all of my million hobbies).
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 Hmm, this is coming out you might be interested if you have a spare kidney to sell http://www.pocher.com/1-4-model-kits.html
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