Tamiya Ducati 916

Pantherman · Nov 30, 2024

Having seen an excellent recent built by Tim I was inspired to have a go as never built a bike before. Pantherman

TimM63 · Nov 30, 2024

This is a very nice kit. I really enjoyed building it. I love what you have going so far.

Pantherman · Nov 30, 2024

TimM63 said:
This is a very nice kit. I really enjoyed building it. I love what you have going so far.

Thanks. It is a nice kit. Colours might not be correct as using my vallejo to get close but as long as it's close enough that will do for me. Didn't like the black wing mirrors so fitted them early and sprayed them red. Pantherman

TimM63 · Nov 30, 2024

FYI. Some trouble areas I had were installing the grips and the steering rod (very delicate). Patience is the key here

Pantherman · Nov 30, 2024

TimM63 said:
FYI. Some trouble areas I had were installing the grips and the steering rod (very delicate). Patience is the key here

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Thanks, I will try to remember. PM

Pantherman · Dec 1, 2024

Pantherman said:
Having seen an excellent recent built by Tim I was inspired to have a go as never built a bike before. Pantherman
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Moving on now. Got another coat of gunmetal in a few spots plus missed a bit of the spring. Pantherman

Dminor9 · Dec 1, 2024

I am glad to see you build a bike Pantherman. Anything you build is wonderful to see. I look forward to see the finished product. I am currently working on a Tamiya Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Motorcycles have become my favorite subject to build.

Pantherman · Dec 1, 2024

Dminor9 said:
I am glad to see you build a bike Pantherman. Anything you build is wonderful to see. I look forward to see the finished product. I am currently working on a Tamiya Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Motorcycles have become my favorite subject to build.

Thank you for your kind comments, very much appreciated. I do like the way this is coming together so I might have to get another to keep it company on the shelf. Pantherman

Pantherman · Dec 1, 2024

Dminor9 said:
I am glad to see you build a bike Pantherman. Anything you build is wonderful to see. I look forward to see the finished product. I am currently working on a Tamiya Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Motorcycles have become my favorite subject to build.

The fireblade looks cool, severely tempted. Pantherman

mark2 · Dec 1, 2024

Looking good PM, got a couple of bikes in the stash, never built one yet, must have a go.

TimM63 · Dec 1, 2024

Pantherman said:
Moving on now. Got another coat of gunmetal in a few spots plus missed a bit of the spring. Pantherman
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I love the chrome engine. I know the instructions call for green but you are doing it your way. Love it

Pantherman · Dec 2, 2024

TimM63 said:
I love the chrome engine. I know the instructions call for green but you are doing it your way. Love it

Many thanks. PM

PatW · Dec 2, 2024

So far Superb!

Pantherman · Dec 2, 2024

PatW said:
So far Superb!

Many thanks. PM

Pantherman · Dec 2, 2024

TimM63 said:
FYI. Some trouble areas I had were installing the grips and the steering rod (very delicate). Patience is the key here

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Have a question for you Tim. Did you have the "T" section for the front brake pipe in your kit or did you make one? PM

Pantherman · Dec 2, 2024

Pantherman said:
Moving on now. Got another coat of gunmetal in a few spots plus missed a bit of the spring. Pantherman
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Really getting into this now. Pantherman

TimM63 · Dec 2, 2024

Pantherman said:
Have a question for you Tim. Did you have the "T" section for the front brake pipe in your kit or did you make one? PM
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There was one in the kit.

TimM63 · Dec 2, 2024

Pantherman said:
Really getting into this now. Pantherman

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That is looking really nice. Great work

Barrio Dog · Dec 3, 2024

Pantherman said:
Really getting into this now. Pantherman

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Lookin' good. One suggestion: The phillips head screws are always a distraction on these 1/12 Tamiya kits. (No 1/1 bike is held together with screws.) These can be replaced with the appropriate diameter of AL tube. Then top with an after market scale fastener.
The tubes work great. Glued properly they are sturdy and the front fork will still swivel.

Pantherman · Dec 3, 2024

Barrio Dog said:
Lookin' good. One suggestion: The phillips head screws are always a distraction on these 1/12 Tamiya kits. (No 1/1 bike is held together with screws.) These can be replaced with the appropriate diameter of AL tube. Then top with an after market scale fastener.
The tubes work great. Glued properly they are sturdy and the front fork will still swivel.

Thanks. Always happy to get suggestions. Pantherman

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