Pramac Dántin Ducati Desmosedici GP4 ´05 (test+race)

[joelwideqvist]

Hi guys!
Time for me to end two really fun builds. I give you test and race version of Roberto Rolfos Ducati Desmosedici from the satellite team of Pramac Dántin. Team raced the 2005 season on GP4 bikes which were raced with the factory team in 2004.

I also made this build as a test of the Crazy Modeler PE sheet for the Desmosedici along with the Tamiya front fork set. I wanted to know if the mentioned sets are worth the effort and money in terms of better appearance in the finalized kits. I put both the fork set and the etch sheet on the test bike as I am madly in love with that livery. Judge for yourselves.

Race bike is built OOB from the Tamiya kit using kit decals in every place but the side cowl. The team raced with two different livery set ups, first one which the Tamiya kit is supposed to look like and another one with the black section going further up on the sides. I made the latter using some decals from a Renaissance decal sheet. Test bike is also from that Renaissance sheet but uses some standard kit decals as well.

I liked building these bikes as the Ducatis always offers something different from other racing teams. Design and technical solutions is something extra. I can really suggest these kits if you are in to trying something new.

WIP thread here: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=636897

And here are the pics of the completed bikes.



























Any questions, just ask away. Any comments or suggestions on how to improve the builds further are highly appreciated!

/Joel

[Luchato]

improve the builds?? are you nut?? i'm not a moto fan but your work looks too f*$king good

[Enzoenvy1]

Damn I want to start my Desmo now!!

THose look fantastic! Looks great in both layouts.

[MidMazar]

beautiful job

[mikemechanic]

Looks great Joel. I watched the build-up it turned out excellent. I really like those stands. Everything looks top-notch. Just in time for the new season.

Mike.

[dmacb]

They both look great

[sportracer02]

Well done, Joel !!

Looking at these 2 racers makes me dig in my pile of unbuilt kits for the Duc ...

[dozman]

Improve the build

Do you want to put oil in it too Very nice.

[joelwideqvist]

Thanks guys. I much appreciate the warm feedback. Glad you liked them and go ahead and pull those Ducatis from the pile, you won't regret it. I'm planning on doing the factory ´04 version together with the factory ´03 version using the S27 transkit. Looks really nice.

Luchato, Dozman: You are very kind guys but there are always stuff to improve aren't there? Best way to get there is from input from fellow modelers.

/Joel

[SpoonMan Dos]

Superb! Both bikes look super.

[dozman]

Joel,

Luchato, Dozman: You are very kind guys but there are always stuff to improve aren't there? Best way to get there is from input from fellow modelers.

Very true. Being a judge for my local club though I'd need a closer 1 on 1 inspection. There is always something new to learn & improve on - as long as it's delivered in a constructive way!

Even so, still very nice.

[joelwideqvist]

I agree with you there, the camera tells more than a thousand words but it lies just as much. Many minor flaws that's never visible in a 800*600 photo on a computer screen.
/Joel