I think I'm back - Ducati 900 NCR

[pirata12]

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.c...ti_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.

[jano11]

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!

[CrateCruncher]

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!

[JimboCO]

Wow. Building this from a hospital bed?!

I wish you the best in your build and recovery.

Jim

[anaspmd]

is this ducati 900 engine ? ??

[pirata12]

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.

[pirata12]

An update. Once again excuse the poor image quality.
The brake discs are completed:

The frame. There is some cleaning up and detailing to still be done:

The tiny battery. Camera couldn't focus on it too well:


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