A quartet of Ducati. Part3: the 916 DESMOQUATTRO

[simontie]

Ok box art and sprue‘s only item cut from them is the mono arm and chain set, lastly the insperation for the build my origional 916 built in march 2010, dirty dusty and unloved but still in the cabinet. being an active kinda guy i needed something i could do while i was recovering from open heart surgery modelling seemed like the ideal answer never thought id still be glueing stuff together after all this time but i do enjoy the brake away from the heavy engineering im involved in its a welcome distraction
one day i hope to be good at it
simon

 

[JR]

Simon you bike builders are in another league when it comes to modelling so will watch and maybe learn something about modelling .

 

[simontie]

Simon you bike builders are in another league when it comes to modelling so will watch and maybe learn something about modelling .

Thank you for your kind words your most welcome to watch not sure about learning much but welcome all the same
simon

 

[simontie]

Thursday this is where i am completed the swinging Arm assembly painted the engine block and covers but only tonight so not assembled bit more todo on this
primed the frame and wheels slow going lot of colours to mix but very happy so far
should get another run at it friday boss is out with work and for my sins i have been roped in to build the local town bonfire on Saturday, Sundays race day moto gp & world superbikes so might not get much done.
simon

 

[outrunner]

Looking really good Simon, I don't want to spoil your Sunday but World Superbikes is next weekend in Indonesia.

Andy.

 

[Ian M]

A really nice Ducati. I think this is the one I very nearly bought in real life.

 

[simontie]

Looking really good Simon, I don't want to spoil your Sunday but World Superbikes is next weekend in Indonesia.

Andy.

Yes your right but happy to watch the ducati yamaha fight should be fun, might just have some time to do a bit more

 

[simontie]

A really nice Ducati. I think this is the one I very nearly bought in real life.

Would be nice to have one not sureI could handle one now but be a nice addition to the collection there not to expensive now £15k for a clean ish one

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Blimey, #3 already!!

Swing arm looks good mate.

 

[simontie]

Blimey, #3 already!!

Swing arm looks good mate.

Didn’t have all those cf decals to apply… it nice just building out of the box sometimes but i have been on it most nights nothing much on the box that interests me …

 

[adt70hk]

Nice start!!

 

[simontie]

Ok sunday night calling it a day great moto gp today if any one else managed to catch it worthy out come in my opinion ….
anyway the 916 frame and drive train complete engine mounted and quite honestly the easiest fit i think i have ever had exhust pipes painted and cans to do once the pipes harden up a bit more gave the wheels a coat as well
off to watch Top Gun 2
simon

 

[tigersteve]

Looking as good as expected! Some great scrapping in the Moto GP - agree with your verdict

 

[Mr Bowcat]

Nice progress Simon, wheels and frame look great. Tamiya Champagne Gold by any chance?

I didn't see any of the racing unfortunately. Saturday was spent cleaning guns, and Sunday spent shooting them.

 

[simontie]

Nice progress Simon, wheels and frame look great. Tamiya Champagne Gold by any chance?

I didn't see any of the racing unfortunately. Saturday was spent cleaning guns, and Sunday spent shooting them.

X11 & x12 1-5 ratio and some clear x13 mixed in

 

[simontie]

Looking as good as expected! Some great scrapping in the Moto GP - agree with your verdict

For sure wasn't sure the Ducati would make the first few laps, entertaining though..

 

[simontie]

Forks in progress, exhausts fitted and oil cooler, body work just out of the booth and a few Small parts left to do along side the front wheel
see what i can manage this week
simon

 

[Ian M]

Looking very nice indeed.

 

[simontie]

Looking very nice indeed.

Thank you still a bit to do but getting there..

 

[Tim Marlow]

Lovely work.