Cars bored me temporarily so I began doing my first motorbike.
Some time ago I bought Tamiya’s Ducati 916.
I like very much this bike. All Ducati are great.

So... lets go to work!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0001.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0003.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0005.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0010.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0011.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0012.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0013.jpg

fairings after painting with gunze primer

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0015.jpg

I drilled holes in places where they were plastic nut and put on putty at irregularity of surface.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0016.jpg

Oh, I love the 916. Looking forward to this build. Nice pictures too.
Joel

Looking forward to watching this build, epic bike.

Gunze black matt on inside of fairings

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0017.jpg

front fender in black gloss

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0019.jpg

and something to installation of mirrors

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0026.jpg

looks great so far...subscribed!

Painting with mixture of tamiya's colour: xf-56 (metallic grey) i x-5 (green) 5:1 and xf-16 (flat aluminium).

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0022.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0023.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0065.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0068.jpg

Excellent pictures, Could you post a picture of your photography set?

Wonderful progress. Clean, crisp & clear build and the same for the photos. :1: for info on your photography setup please.

Many thanks!

This is my mini studio :smile:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/all/IMG_6259.jpg

What a great job Mark! I'm hooked to the end. If you need a specific detail shot let me know. I have access to a 1/1 version.

As a builder I consider three things for a great model kit:
1) Beautiful Subject
2) Loads of Accurate Details
3) Widely Available (aka cheap!)

The Tamiya 916 gets a 10 out of 10 on all three in my opinion. They really did it right on this kit. I could niggle over the use of giant screws but thats easy to change.

Thanks!

I have access to a 1/1 version


Which version? maybe Senna?

I look for pictures (from close) with rear shock absorber from Showa.
I have an Ohlins but I need standard Showa.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/all/ducatiohl-1235947987-2671.jpg

50 small parts prepared on gunze primer

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0088.jpg

Fantastic thread! Please keep posting updates. Your pictures are simply fantastic.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful work.
Jim

One thing I almost done :smile:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0108.jpg

I planed use this photoetched set

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0032.jpg

brake disks painted pale gold

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0041.jpg

and 48 small rings/washers for 2 brake disk

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati02261.jpg

in 1:1

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/132529Ducati-996-Biposto.jpg

and after paint

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0048.jpg

Continuation of work with disc brakes.
Masking

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0051.jpg

painting tamiya’s xf-56 and glue rings

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0076.jpg

this is resin screws from photoetched set

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0079.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0081.jpg

and this is my solution with TopStudio rivets

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0082.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0084.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0085.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0086.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0087.jpg

Fantastic thread!

Great progress! Thumbs up!
/Joel

These discs look great !!!

fairings painted with white Gunze surfacer

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0094.jpg

and next with Zero Monster Red

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0114.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0120.jpg

engin with few new elements looks like that

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0099.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0100.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0101.jpg

A bit ow wash on that engine and it will look super!
/Joel

some details

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0143.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0151.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0150.jpg

Lookin' good. I guess the copper color on the front forks is a Senna thing? Standard 916 is cast aluminum damper w/vertical red SHOWA logo and white nylon clamps to attach the front fender.

...I guess the copper color on the front forks is a Senna thing?...

But look at this photos.
This is normal 916 and has copper color on the front forks

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/91146Ducati-916-Launch-199.jpg
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/132529Ducati-996-Biposto-1.jpg

That looks so good. Great skills on this build.

i have this transkit too, but i lost the decals :(

anyone know where i can just buy the decals only without the kit again? Thanks

Awesome! It shouldnt be too long before i can get a 1:1 version of this! I'll be keeping an eye on this build :)

Some carbonwork

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0140.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0160.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0155.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0175.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0173.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0176.jpg

CF work looks great!
/Joel

CF work looks great!
/Joel

I'll say! Any tips on getting those carbon decals so nice?

A lot of patience and ... hair-dryer ;).

Your red machine rules...
Great Job.

and this is frame

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0185.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0187.jpg

Great quality pictures. Keep them coming!

Wheels I decided paint with stripe.
So...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0035.jpg

... and ...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0057.jpg

... and next ...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0194.jpg

... and finally...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0218.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0219.jpg

After that I found this (http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/product_info.php?currency=PLN&cPath=26_29&products_id=2773)

Don´t worry about the decals for the wheels, you did a great job and it looks fantastic !!!

Some progress

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0200.jpg

and with silver details

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0224.jpg

handles

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0199.jpg

I like the rim!!

I like so much this project. So pretty and very very clean. Fantastic mate ;)

gauges

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0157.jpg

engine with accessories

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0141.jpg

and frame with engine

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0227.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0239.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0229.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0230.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0232.jpg

Very nice job ! The colors as so realistic !
Just I think it's better to paint in black the hose upper the rear chain cover :smile:

Great build, good idea with the red bands on the wheels, work really well, also great work with the carbon fibre.

...Just I think it's better to paint in black the hose upper the rear chain cover...

I don't know do I understand you correctly
if you talk about this

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati02381.jpg

look at that photos

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/1155154337.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/82972466_full.jpg

Looking good so far. The details are nice and crispy.

I don't know do I understand you correctly
if you talk about this
Yes I was speaking about this part. Thanks for the picture. Its ok !
what a pity, i have made the mistake on my kit :(

Really a great work on you building !

I applied 2 layers of clear coats before decals and 5 layers after decals.
I had small accident when I painted

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0265.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0268.jpg

Nice colour!!! I feel sorry for that insect.. but at least it saw the bike very closely :rofl:

Keep that beautiful work!!

Roca.

The motor bike is looking good so far man! Keep up the good work.

Had one of those IFO's too in a paint job. Very annoying to say the least.

Looking good otherwise.



Niclas


BTW: IFO = Identified Flying Object

Fairings after clear and polishing

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0272.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0281.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0273.jpg

I looked "shine" up in the dictionary and there it was - the url to your WIP...

/Joel

What a beautiful shine... I can't find a better decals for those side cowls, I think that the gold letters are absolutely in concordance with the colour of the bike. Well done! :lol2:

Roca.

I made welds on exhaust

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0027.jpg

and carbon mufflers

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0285.jpg

next I used tamiya's weathering master set D to do some shadows on exhaust pipes

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0291.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0296.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0297.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0298.jpg

Although the welds can be a bit on the thick side I think the whole system looks dandy!
This bike will be a stunner. Why not put some clear over that mosquito and leave it as is... ;-)
/Joel

Great work with that exhaust pipe, In my oppinion a fine coat of clear should give it the correct shine, I think it is too much matt.

Anyway I'm anxious to see that beautiful model finished.

Keep the good work!!

Roca.

those rivets on the cowlings look beautiful and add a huge deal of realisim!!!

I applied layer of clear coat on exhaust and now whole together look like that

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0300.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0307.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0305.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0308.jpg

this is my favourite photo (other WB)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0310.jpg

Stunning!

Wow, now it looks better with that clear coat. I'm fascinated with the variety and the realism of the colours.

Good job!!

Roca.

I applied layer of clear coat on exhaust and now whole together look like that


Looks very nice!
Some question :
- Is any change in colour on the exhaust after you cleared the weathering?
- What clear you used?

Thanks in advance for your answer!

Is any change in colour on the exhaust after you cleared the weathering?

I did'n see any changes

What clear you used?
Gunze C155

Looking great so far, its making me want to start mine

Really taking shape, great work on the exhaust, great finish on the bodywork, apart from the bug!!

I installed front fork with accessories

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0315.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0316.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0317.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0323.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0357.jpg

and some test with tank and seat

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0334.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0335.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0341.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0348.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0354.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0359.jpg

Who remembers bug?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0350.jpg

Simply flawless! I love the colour and the paint vs. carbon parts!

:eek2: It makes me wanna start a street bike right now!! This is an absolutely beautiful build.

Could you tell me which carbon fiber did you used on the front fender?

It's almost done!! :grinyes:

Roca.

This is SMS 1024. I use scale 1/24 because I think 1/12 is too big.

Super!
/Joel

what type of clear did you use on your exhaust system?

Read my post #61

Excellent work! Your bike is almost done!
Your pictures are also excellent! It looks like a real bike!
Congratulations sir!

Shockingly clean hand... Your attention to detail and photography are simply amazing !

Robi :)

Thanks mates!

I think this the last update after the final gallery.

I made front faring with mirrors and rivets

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0375.jpg

brake pomp with pedal, rear screw with nut pin

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0380.jpg

gear lever

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0374.jpg

rear lamp

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0378.jpg

and steering damper

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0381.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0365.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0370.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0368.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f257/grafit_photo/ducat/ducati0371.jpg

Really great job !!! Congratulations

Fabulous! Let's see it all dressed up!!
/Joel

What can I say??

Well... for my this build is an inspiration for my next project and in my opinion is one of the best bikes I've seen on this forum :sunglasse

Please make a great and beautiful pictures when it is finished :iceslolan

Roca.

Wow the pictures are stunning!!!

Looking great. The pictures are also top notch.

GALLERY (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=957778).

GALLERY (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=957778).

:eek2: Replied on the completed thread.

Roca.

I've really enjoyed this WIP. Thanks.