Ducati 916/996 MotoGP Rep

Some people may have seen this on another site as im building for comp on Scale Plastic cars (http://www.spc.org.uk) stand no chance of wining but thats not the point. The plan is for a 996 with a Moto GP front end, Moto GP wheels, Moto GP shock and a race fairing.....

And a carbon frame like this one but not the engine colours like in the pics.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Ducati/2leftframeengineswing500.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Ducati/carbo3.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Ducati/enginemagcovers500.jpg

The parts

Both Kits
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati001.jpg

916 Parts
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati002.jpg

Desmo Parts
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati003.jpg

Forks
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati005.jpg

Paint
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati006.jpg

Carbon Decals
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati007.jpg

And my 1:1
Also being modded with a MV single seat unit

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Ducati/996s015.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Ducati/996s017.jpg

Thought it would be easier to use the old frame as a base rather than try and build the carbon rep from scratch.

Left side boxed and first layer of filler

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati010.jpg

Right side barley started

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati011.jpg

Right side being boxed in

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati019.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati020.jpg


Slight problem with the frame the micro sol attack the filler. not to bad some small holes but not that noticeable and not worth striping the carbon and heat proofing off.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati041.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati044.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati071.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati072.jpg

That sounds like an awesome project... looking forward to seeing more.

Looking really great! Im big fan of ducatis, so I will follow close this proyect, I guess I cant learn a lot, thats what I like, create a bike that is going to be unique.

Well, as a Ducati's fan I'm a huge fan of their tubolar spaceframe so...

Ok we'll see finished to say..

Some more.
Im some way into the project but rather than bang it all up at once I thought I would post it in stages.
Lots of clean up needed and tidying still needs doing

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati021.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati022.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati032a.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati033.jpg

And on the bike (using a old scrap motor but in the frame)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati036.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati037.jpg

Moved to the fairing as a bit of a change.

Start of the mod work for the later 998 style fairing

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati062.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati064.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati067.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati068.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati069.jpg

Great work! Interesting project!
What did you do with the rear rimb? Looks like you have moved the spokes out a bit and somehow made it a bit convex...tell me more!
/Joel

Nice work so far! I love your idea and i think its really wonderful to see such a progress here. Everything is looking good but maybe i guess the only thing is that the fairing isnt perfect because of a few bumps as i can see from the pics. Nevertheless, it really looks great! I hope to see more soon! :)

Ro

Time for a small update. Had ago at dechromeing for the first time

Before
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati074.jpg

During
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati078.jpg

And after. All with Mr Muscle spray cleaner
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati080.jpg

Right side fairing
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duc1.jpg

Nose cone being turned into a race version
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duc2.jpg

Also after looking at the frame and not being happy with it......

Before with the test engine
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duc4.jpg


After
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duc3.jpg

The rear wheel now in its full glory.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duke23-1.jpg

Frame V2.0 I have changed from Crazy modelers CF to some Scalemotorsports Hi-Def CF. I think it looks closer to the full size frame. There is still some detail work that needs doing.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duke23-2.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duke23-7.jpg

With the seat unit on

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duke23-9.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duke23-8.jpg

And the other fairing panel just to see how it looks. They still needs a polish.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duke23-3.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duke23-6.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duke23-5.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/duke23-4.jpg

OOOOOHHHH GOD, THAT IS REALLY AWSOME!!
I love the color and how the desmosedici stickers look in the 916 body, the tire is incredible.

Great work! Interesting project!
What did you do with the rear rimb? Looks like you have moved the spokes out a bit and somehow made it a bit convex...tell me more!
/Joel

Sorry didnt see the question when I made my last post.

I cut the plastic centers on both side back to the midlle with my dremel then put a screw with a amout of bolts and washer on to set the the correct hight the used a heat cut to soften the plastic. (If that makes sense)



You should see the spare dry run wheel

Disaster….
Then memory card I was using for the WIP and track day died :( gone are my onboard shots from Cadwell and my progress pics. Lesson learnt is DON’T buy cheapish cards from ebay.

Anyway lots of work done all updates lost time jump to now.

The homebuilt bellypan. I was going to use the same hi-def carbon but thought I would use some different patterns to spice it up and add a little contrast. Its only blu tacked on at the moment.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati141.jpg

The same pattern used on heel plates

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati140.jpg

Some studio 27 used for the chain guard

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati146.jpg

A mix of the two used for the addapted electronics box/dash and the airtubes. Still need to do a caot of black inside the nose cowl yet.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati144.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati143.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati138.jpg

The front end

Brakes and clear not on yet

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati142.jpg

And as she stands at the moment. Im really pleased so far hopefully get some time in to finish it soon

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati145.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/Lathafummi/Model%20Cars/Ducati/Ducati137.jpg

It was about time!!!!
As a Ducati fan, I was looking and looking the thread and no progress, but the wait didnt care when I saw this amazing looking bike!
Great Ducatisti Work!