Hi all

After 2 years and a few uncompleted threads/builds, I'm trying to make a comeback to modelling and other things.
In a nutshell I'm building from a hospital so I have very limited working time and basic tools only.
I choose this as an easy kit to try get get back into building and also it should require too many mods/fixes. I'm building OOB.
I've choosen the below bike from Tamiya. I already see plenty scratch building opportunities but I'll have to keep this one simple.
http://www.motorbike-search-engine.co.uk/classic_bikes/ducati_ncr_900.jpg

Please excuse photo quality. Taken from my bed side with a cellphone camera. I do welcome comments and criticisms.

I've spent 3 days getting the engine completed to a semi reasonable level. You can tell this is one of Tamiya's older kits (I believe there is a re-release??). A bit of flash but horrible mould lines on engine parts and tyres. Wheels are also done, but I'll post pics later.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/pirata12/1-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/pirata12/2-2.jpg

You're a brave man, I hope you'll get well soon and will be able to detail this bike as you wish. Still you are of to a great start! :)

Nice subject! Building it OOB will be good for all of us that have wondered about this model. I was just looking at my kit the other day and thinking about starting it. I agree its not Tamiya's best effort. But, hey it's an NCR Ducati! I'll be watching this one. Speedy get well!

Wow. Building this from a hospital bed?!

I wish you the best in your build and recovery.

Jim

is this ducati 900 engine ? ?? :confused:

Hi

That is the engine. Its old and doesn't look like much at the moment.
I managed to get the frame spray painted (in secret!!) with a can. It isn't looking great but I'll work at it.

An update. Once again excuse the poor image quality.
The brake discs are completed:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/pirata12/3-1.jpg
The frame. There is some cleaning up and detailing to still be done:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/pirata12/4.jpg
The tiny battery. Camera couldn't focus on it too well:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/pirata12/5.jpg

I hope to put the discs on the wheels tomorrow, complete the frame and mount the engine.
Thanks for watching!