Ducati Pramac WIP

[slk320]

so I started on the Ducati Pramac

Bodywork:

TS - Italian red



Seat flocked





frame





tank with first stages of cf






Speaking of CF






now all of them together



what do you think?

[Adam Baker]

Wow, very impressive start. Cant wait to see more of this one.

[joelwideqvist]

Again, very impressive cf work. Looks great!
/Joel

[colbro1973]

looking fab there, one question, did you use microsol on foil number decal, I think when I made this model I did, and it gave the foil a crackle effect, it was either that or the clear I used, can't remember which, did you have any probs?

[slk320]

It was the clear Microsol work abolutely flawlessly, but the clear (Tamiya) made the chrome decal crack.

[slk320]

small updates:

more bodywork













more cf bits





The stand. looks good enough without having to buy the PE set from Tamiya





Exhaust









airbox - not finished, still have to smoke it and clear it







thanks for looking

[slk320]

Another update...I love these quick almost box stock builds!



















don't know if anyone is watching...but here it is anyway. thanks.

[joelwideqvist]

Of course we're watching. Super CF and great progress. Did you clear the metallic numbering? Could get you trouble as they sometimes crack. It's better to clear parts with all the other decals and then apply the metallic numbering. But, if you cleared them there is a good chance they will stand it anyhow.
This bike is SO good looking. I can tell you it looks great beside the test version also, yummie.
/Joel

[colbro1973]

Hi, regarding this chrome decal issue, does anybody know any clears that don't crack them, I use Mr hobby clear, as yet I have not tried this over chrome decals, but as my next build will be the LCR hionda, which has quite a few chrome decals I would be keen to find out!! also Can anyone clarify for sure that microsol also does not damage chrome decals!

by the way your bike is looking great there, lovely shine and fab cf work, I know from experience that mudguard is an awkward shape to cf, did you use one piece or join together?
Cheers
Col

[slk320]

Originally Posted by colbro1973

Hi, regarding this chrome decal issue, does anybody know any clears that don't crack them, I use Mr hobby clear, as yet I have not tried this over chrome decals, but as my next build will be the LCR hionda, which has quite a few chrome decals I would be keen to find out!! also Can anyone clarify for sure that microsol also does not damage chrome decals!

by the way your bike is looking great there, lovely shine and fab cf work, I know from experience that mudguard is an awkward shape to cf, did you use one piece or join together?
Cheers
Col

Yep - used one piece of CF for the rear hugger.

As for MicroSol - I used loads of MicroSol and MicroSet on this one and no damage to the chrome decals at all. Damage (spidering) came as a result of clear coating using Tamiya clear. It is not really all that visible though.

[slk320]

Update:

front forks



radiator







remaining cowling





Brakes - note the forks are not Tamiya upgraded items - just painted

rear clip - the brake disc is hand drilled

[slk320]

HAHA well, no one is saying anything, so here is another update - for those that are watching.

buttoned up the front end





all thats left is the brake lines.

rear clip - chain and shock - all kit items



front airbox/electronics - what a giant pain to decal...but I need practice for my next superdetail build of this bike.





speedo

[ketje]

The carbon looks good. Did you make some masks before putting on the carbon?

[slk320]

not really, I just lay out a big piece and work a lot of microsol and hairdryer into it.

[slk320]

a small update - its almost finished now














This one almost looks like a real bike: