Hi everyone, this is my latest build, well, re-build.
I called it Ducati 999 Imola Concept, it is supposed to be a show bike, or a open track bike, its more a concept than a real bike.
I used a New-Ray die-cast 1/12 Ducati F05 Xerox.
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The bike features:
-scratchbuilt single swing arm (DUCATI MH900e type)
-scratchbuilt exhaust pipes
-scratchbuilt exhaust heat protector
-scratchbuilt seat
-modified shock absorber (and moved left side of the bike)
-modified rear rim
-modified tail section
-modified fuel tank
-modified front fairing
-modified winshield
-modified, lateral fairings
-modified front fender
-modified bike stand
-added red cables
-added mesh grilles
-custom painting
also:
-scratchbuilt show stand
-scratchbuilt show barrier
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Here is the comparation with the original model:
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Here is the comparative with my other Ducati 999, I tought it was an agressive looking bike, but the Imola is much more agressive and aerodinamic looking:
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Here it is with its street sisters:
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And here it is with its Superbike Racing sisters:
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Im planning buildind diorama, of a Ducati booth, to put there my modified Ducatis, like a aftermarket Ducati kit show booth, and build some modified fairings, single side swing arms and bike stands to put there too.
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Here is the bike stand, it is 3mm glass and 3mm styren:
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Anf finnaly it goes to the shelf.
Im planning to modify the Vespa scooter and the Suzuki ATV Camo you see left on top of the shelf:
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Here is the WIP:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=918868&page=2

That looks really nice for a bike that was mostly scratch built and parts taken from other bikes.
I liked it the best when you put it on the stand with the red tape around it. Really looks like a show bike then.

Only thing thats bothering me is the seat. Perhaps use black leather?

Great mods on that bike, looks impressive! :thumbsup:

An excellent piece of work.

Thanks for the coments, yes I know in black leather would look good, but this is supposed to have retro fatures, so I tried to imitate the material in the Ncr New Blue, is like velvet, some MV Agustas have the same fabric in their seats, take a look:
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Cool subject and very nice model, I like it a lot...!!! :smile:

Fantastic build!:thumbsup:
I can feel your passion and earnest posture for modelling through this Ducati.
remarkable job!