discussion Mick’s Ducati 888 superbike racer Tamiya 1/12

[Mickc1440]

After a few days away to chill out and put recent events behind us I returned home to find my replacement entry to the GB had arrived. I’ve only ever built one other bike and that was in 1/35 scale. With this one me and my comfort zone are on different planets but it’s the only way to learn. At least looking at the painting it’s far easier to follow. Here are the sprue shots then hopefully make a start after I finish nights.

 

[PaulTRose]

You will enjoy this......it builds up nicely and has no gremlins

 

[scottie3158]

Mick, count me in.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I will be following Mike. Iconic machine.

 

[yak face]

Nice one mick , looking forward to this , cheers Tony

 

[Tworrs]

I'm in.

 

[Waspie]

My appetites been whet! We do like a Ducati.

 

[Mickc1440]

You will enjoy this......it builds up nicely and has no gremlins

Mick, count me in.

I will be following Mike. Iconic machine.

Nice one mick , looking forward to this , cheers Tony

I'm in.

My appetites been whet! We do like a Ducati.

Thanks gents for coming along, no pressure at all with such a distinguished audience forming

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nice Mick. I’m in seated by Garry.

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice Mick. I’m in seated by Garry.

Welcome along Lee

 

[simontie]

Well if there’s some tea available, i would like to watch along as well please?

 

[Bri62]

Chair pulled up Always wanted one of these but had to settle for an R1

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Hooray, another bike in the GB.

 

[Ian M]

That is not a 'bike' Bob. It is a Ducati. lol
One of the better badges of bike from Italy. Fast, smooth and curves in all the right places.
I am sure you will do it proud Mike. (not pressure. LOL).

 

[Mickc1440]

Well if there’s some tea available, i would like to watch along as well please?

Chair pulled up :smiling3: Always wanted one of these but had to settle for an R1

Hooray, another bike in the GB. :smiling3:

That is not a 'bike' Bob. It is a Ducati. lol
One of the better badges of bike from Italy. Fast, smooth and curves in all the right places.
I am sure you will do it proud Mike. (not pressure. LOL).

Welcome along gents, I’ll get a bigger kettle

 

[Mickc1440]

Build is now underway. These two wheelie things are definitely paint as you go models. One strange thing I’ve already found, there is a chromed sprue but the first two parts off it aren’t chrome on the model and have to be painted? Here’s the start….

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nice Start Mick.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Good start Mick.

 

[Allen Dewire]

A tad late my friend, but with my new glasses, I should be able to see all your magic just fine...Any particular reason you have the putty on standby so early in the build??? Just wondering...

Prost
Allen

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice Start Mick.

Good start Mick.

Thanks gents

A tad late my friend, but with my new glasses, I should be able to see all your magic just fine...Any particular reason you have the putty on standby so early in the build??? Just wondering...

Prost
Allen

Welcome Allen, it had just arrived and I hadn’t moved it