Tamiya 1/12 Arctic White Ducati 1199 Panigale

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Wed May 20, 2020 12:23 pm

Well, here goes, first post on the forum and it's taken ages to get my head round the way to make a post and had to resize all my photos

Anyway, made a start on the Panigale.
The bodywork is sprayed with a Zero Paints white and then Splash Paints Ducati Arctic White.
Rivet holes drilled out and rivets on order

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Wed May 20, 2020 12:27 pm

Engine and exhaust completed

Post by **jchrisf** » Wed May 20, 2020 2:00 pm

Great work!

Post by **barryf1fan** » Wed May 20, 2020 2:42 pm

Off to a great start!! That white is gonna look classy, can't wait to see it done up!

Post by **barryf1fan** » Wed May 20, 2020 2:44 pm

btw, Welcome to the forum, man!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed May 20, 2020 3:37 pm

Ahh excellent

Very nice engine work there
Adding drill out the rivets to my list...have some pe ones or styrene ones

Was thinking about little magnets for the cowling as well

Great that you are posting and hope you have fun

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Fri May 22, 2020 12:32 am

Decals and swing arm done.
Onto clearcoat next

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Post by **BigWall** » Fri May 22, 2020 1:07 am

Those fairings are going to look sweet when it's all together!

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Fri May 22, 2020 1:37 am

Yeah, only builds I've seen are red, tricolour or Senna versions.
Personally, I think the pearl white looks nicest on this bike.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri May 22, 2020 2:28 am

Gavlaaar wrote: Fri May 22, 2020 1:37 am Yeah, only builds I've seen are red, tricolour or Senna versions.
Personally, I think the pearl white looks nicest on this bike.

Oh wow, that is nice

Post by **Paul** » Fri May 22, 2020 7:27 am

Rather than using attachments. Use Flickr to upload your pics. There’s a guide somewhere on here

Post by **jchrisf** » Fri May 22, 2020 11:48 am

Wow! That looks awesome!

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Fri May 22, 2020 8:30 pm

Well, that's the Gravity Color 2k clear coat done and I'm super happy with the results, albeit a couple bits of ninja fluff

, but that's really hard to avoid when not using a spray booth.
The pearl in the white is quite subtle but in the right light it really pops

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/188551275 ... res/4nt64n

https://www.flickr.com/photos/188551275 ... res/f85582

https://www.flickr.com/photos/188551275 ... res/1250xs

https://www.flickr.com/photos/188551275 ... res/8GX09q

https://www.flickr.com/photos/188551275 ... res/6WEVuG

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Fri May 22, 2020 11:24 pm

Lets see if this works better

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri May 22, 2020 11:27 pm

There you go bud..good perseverance

The white looks awesome

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Fri May 22, 2020 11:32 pm

We got there in the end

Post by **LWWales** » Sat May 23, 2020 12:37 pm

That white looks amazing!

Post by **jchrisf** » Sat May 23, 2020 12:46 pm

This is one of the nicest looking bikes I've seen. I don't think you even used any custom parts did you?

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Sat May 23, 2020 3:06 pm

Just building it straight out from the box. Was going to use the fork set, but for what I'm planning, it'll be easier to use the plastic forks.

Post by **barryf1fan** » Sat May 23, 2020 4:00 pm

That white looks "delicious" - I know, sounds weird but it looks like marshmallow creme frosting! Which looks awesome! Can't wait to see this one assembled.

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Sun May 24, 2020 12:06 pm

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Mon May 25, 2020 1:01 pm

Had a bit of a dry fit after polishing the parts. Really please with how its turned out

Post by **jchrisf** » Mon May 25, 2020 1:23 pm

This one is looking great! You really know how to lay down paint and clear.

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Mon May 25, 2020 7:23 pm

Looking good and nice work

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Tue May 26, 2020 11:17 pm

Well, what could go wrong, has gone wrong.
Drilling the brake discs and 2 holes joined together on a few.
Then just tonight, gluing the rear fairing together, I've gone and got CA on one of the white parts.
Sanded back too far

so can't save it.

Not to worry though, I've bought the kit again on evilbay ready to start again, except not going to drill the disc brakes this time round.

Plenty to carry on with in meantime though

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue May 26, 2020 11:35 pm

Gavlaaar wrote: Tue May 26, 2020 11:17 pm Well, what could go wrong, has gone wrong.
Drilling the brake discs and 2 holes joined together on a few.
Then just tonight, gluing the rear fairing together, I've gone and got CA on one of the white parts.
Sanded back too far so can't save it.

Not to worry though, I've bought the kit again on evilbay ready to start again, except not going to drill the disc brakes this time round.

Plenty to carry on with in meantime though

There is aftermarket kit set for the brakes so you can salvage that..or just make your own disk
Ca glue can be sanded and paint removed to try again another day
Don't throw out the kit, there are many other versions you can build ; Martini for one

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Tue May 26, 2020 11:49 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue May 26, 2020 11:35 pm
Gavlaaar wrote: Tue May 26, 2020 11:17 pm Well, what could go wrong, has gone wrong.
Drilling the brake discs and 2 holes joined together on a few.
Then just tonight, gluing the rear fairing together, I've gone and got CA on one of the white parts.
Sanded back too far so can't save it.

Not to worry though, I've bought the kit again on evilbay ready to start again, except not going to drill the disc brakes this time round.

Plenty to carry on with in meantime though

There is aftermarket kit set for the brakes so you can salvage that..or just make your own disk
Ca glue can be sanded and paint removed to try again another day
Don't throw out the kit, there are many other versions you can build ; Martini for one

Just buying a replacement kit as I want to get this one finished and also need to replace a decal too.
I do plan to do another, so I'll just need the upgrade set for that one for the disc brakes.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed May 27, 2020 1:12 am

Gavlaaar wrote: Tue May 26, 2020 11:49 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue May 26, 2020 11:35 pm
Gavlaaar wrote: Tue May 26, 2020 11:17 pm Well, what could go wrong, has gone wrong.
Drilling the brake discs and 2 holes joined together on a few.
Then just tonight, gluing the rear fairing together, I've gone and got CA on one of the white parts.
Sanded back too far so can't save it.

Not to worry though, I've bought the kit again on evilbay ready to start again, except not going to drill the disc brakes this time round.

Plenty to carry on with in meantime though

There is aftermarket kit set for the brakes so you can salvage that..or just make your own disk
Ca glue can be sanded and paint removed to try again another day
Don't throw out the kit, there are many other versions you can build ; Martini for one
Just buying a replacement kit as I want to get this one finished and also need to replace a decal too.
I do plan to do another, so I'll just need the upgrade set for that one for the disc brakes.

Good plan
Just didn't want you to throw out such a good kit for a handful of replaceable parts

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Thu May 28, 2020 7:53 pm

Well, that's the windshield done. I did notice a little crack line in the clear part, but after what happened the other day I can't be bothered fussing over it lol.

Post by **barryf1fan** » Thu May 28, 2020 7:57 pm

Looks pretty awesome here!

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Fri May 29, 2020 7:21 am

Looking good and nice work despite the gremlins trying to spoil things.

There are two upgrade sets out there for the kit the boxed Hobby design one which I used and the bagged one that Bifford is using on his build. I am not sure if Biffords set has the chain upgrade like mine but both have the disc upgrades.

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:42 pm

Been back at work since last week so progress has slowed down a bit.
Here's where I'm at so far, although there been a few minor set backs, all seems to be coming together nicely

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:51 pm

Hahaha, notice the mistake in the photo

Post by **barryf1fan** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:19 pm

Gavlaaar wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:51 pm Hahaha, notice the mistake in the photo

Welcome to the CLUB !!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:34 pm

Gavlaaar wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:51 pm Hahaha, notice the mistake in the photo

front wheel backwards???
Is that it?

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:37 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:34 pm
Gavlaaar wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:51 pm Hahaha, notice the mistake in the photo
front wheel backwards???
Is that it?

Forks on backwards

Post by **digger303** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:03 pm

Gavlaaar wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:37 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:34 pm
Gavlaaar wrote: Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:51 pm Hahaha, notice the mistake in the photo
front wheel backwards???
Is that it?
Forks on backwards

never mind we all do it , so much to think about when assembling/ painting a kit. It looks good though.

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 11:54 am

Forks are all sorted, with replacements mind

Went for a more matt metallic black at the bottom of the forks which is a closer colour to the ones on the bike.

All that's left to do is glue them together.....THE RIGHT WAY AROUND GAVIN!!

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:40 pm

Yay

Post by **jchrisf** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:00 pm

That looks great! Are those aftermarket?

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:16 pm

No matie, they're the plastic ones from the kit. Really happy with how they've come out

Post by **barryf1fan** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:23 pm

Gavlaaar wrote: Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:40 pm Yay

Nice SAVE brother!! looks awesome!

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:55 pm

Cheers fellas, it was a close call lol but now back on track.
Handlebars and piping tomorrow

Post by **jchrisf** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:19 pm

I think they look good.. when you get all the fairings on I'm going to be curious to see how much you can actually see anyway.

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Sat Jun 06, 2020 10:48 pm

jchrisf wrote: Sat Jun 06, 2020 6:19 pm I think they look good.. when you get all the fairings on I'm going to be curious to see how much you can actually see anyway.

Finished the handle bars tonight and had a quick test fit. I think that the colour contrast is pretty sweet.

Post by **jchrisf** » Sun Jun 07, 2020 4:42 pm

Yeah, that looks really good.. no aftermarket forks needed

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:35 pm

All piping done, few bits added and a few test fits

Post by **jchrisf** » Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:04 pm

This build is so good. That paint looks so smooth and the detail is amazing.

Post by **Gavlaaar** » Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:24 pm

Cheers bud. It's a great kit that just flies together.
Just now got to do the rear part of the tail that I got super glue on.
Bank account even lighter as I'm out of 2k

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:00 am

barryf1fan wrote: Sat Jun 06, 2020 5:23 pm
Gavlaaar wrote: Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:40 pm Yay

Nice SAVE brother!! looks awesome!

definitely a +10 for Oklahoma on posting THAT video