Making of DUCATI 916

Hi,
Started Tamiya 1/12 DUCATI 916. I'm building a motorcycle model after an interval of seven years.

*small fixing
cut exhaust pipe from right frame part and put it on left exhaust pipe.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/01.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/02.jpg

Assembled tank/seat, front fender and exhaust parts.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/03.jpg

Removed bolt and rivet molds and going to use metal parts.
-Sakatsu's bolts(1.0mm)
-Adlers Nest's rivet heads(1.0mm & 0.6mm)
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/04.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/05.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/06.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/07.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/08.jpg

Painted reverse side of tank/seat & side cowl parts Finisher's semi-gloss black and masked.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/09.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/10.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/11.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/12.jpg

Painted gray primer.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/13.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/14.jpg

Looks like a great start on this one. Im sure the bike will be just as amazing as all your other builds!

Looking Great already!, I really like the metal bolts :)

....and as always there will be a stunning replica when finished.


Niclas

Nice surprise, buster!

Great job so far, ill be watching this very carefully.

Painted tank/seat, cowl, fender Finisher's Rich Red.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/15.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/16.jpg

Expressed welding pipe area using 0.5mm styrene round rod.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/17.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/18.jpg

Applied gray primer.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/19.jpg

Painted it silver and gold. used Studio27 carbon decal for silencer.
going to add more heated paint after clear coat.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/20.jpg

Really nice looking build so far - looking forward to the updates.

looks nice. Waiting to see the result.

This kit is also in my stock, waiting to be made.

Looks very good!!! like the exhaust detail...

I like the exhaust..

Ro

Looks really nice! Some work masking off that interior... looks as the results were good so it must have been worth the effort.
/Joel

Assembled engine and swing arm.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/21.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/22.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/23.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/24.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/25.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/26.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/27.jpg

I'm building GPZ900R and ZEPHYR either.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/28.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/29.jpg

Looking good, buster!

Final update pics.
Drilled front/rear rotor holes.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/30.jpg

Remains exterior assembling.
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/31.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/32.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/33.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/34.jpg
http://www.works-y3f.com/m_cars/9_coming/2007/03_ducati/35.jpg

Very nice, what color did you use for the inner section of the rotors?
/Joel

looking good. :iceslolan

Very nice, what color did you use for the inner section of the rotors?
/Joel

Thanks.
I used Finisher's red-gold for it.

wow!! looks Fantastic!!:eek: