discussion Tamiya 1/12 Ducati Superleggera - Take Two

[Mr Bowcat]

Afternoon all,

I build this kit a couple of years ago (thread here), and whilst I don't typically re-build the same kit, I couldn't pass this up. The original retail price for the kit (going by the box sticker) was £52.50, I picked this one up at a car boot sale last summer for £15! It was untouched with all the sprues still in their sealed bags. Bargain!

With the original build I faithfully reproduces all the carbon elements with CF decals (including the wheels), but with this one being so cheap I decided to have some fun with it and build a motorcycle that I imagine a US rapper or Saudi Prince might own. In other words, bling.

Here's the progress so far.

The frame is painted with Porsche Ice Gray, whilst the engine and rear suspension is a mix of Tamiya TS-21 Gold, LP-48 Sparkling Silver and LP-21 Italian Red. The swingarm, hugger and wheels which should be carbon fibre are LP-40 Metallic Black.

I appreciate this won't be to everyone's taste, but again I'm just having a bit of fun and trying something different.

 

[flyjoe180]

A customised bike, should look great Bob.

 

[Hecky]

Nice, is that a bit of a black wash on the engine block to pick out the detail?

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Yeah, tamiya panel liner just to pick out some of the detail.

 

[scottie3158]

Bob, looking good.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I just know this is going to be stunning Bob.

 

[Jim R]

Love ithe idea Bob. That engine is a thing of beauty.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers gents.

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Hi All.

Small update, radiator pack and exhaust painted and fitted. More bling.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Coming on a treat Bob.

 

[scottie3158]

looking very tasty

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers gents.

Managed to get the front end mostly completed, still have to add some decals and plumbing.

 

[Hecky]

That's some lovely clean work there Bob and it's great to see something different. I'm not sure if I'm a fan of the colours yet but I think getting the bodywork on will be the moment of truth!

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Cheers George. Yep, the fairings should tone it down a bit.

As it was pointed out to me the other day, the scheme is very Tony Stark/Iron Man.

 

[Hecky]

Now you've said that, I can't un-see it! I'm sure there must be a 1:12 scale Iron Man out there to complete the look

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Afternoon all.

I finished this one up today, pics are int eh gallery. I just wanted to add a few final build pics here.

I decided to instead of using decals for the panel fasteners to drill out the holes and use some AM stuff I had.

Then it was just a case of plumbing up the front brakes, adding the handlebars, tank, headlight, seat, rear fairing, and the side fairings.

 

[scottie3158]

Bob,
Another beautiful build to add to your stables.