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Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: December 17th, 2017, 5:19 pm
by ShaunW
Very nice, KP. My how bikes have changed since I rode them. Putting my motorcycle anorak on, I note that the rear suspension system with its linkages and, no doubt on the full-size, expensive Ohlins shock appears to be mounted offset using the engine as a part of the chassis instead of being mounted centrally to the frame under the seat as monoshock systems tended to be way back when - 'tis black magic I tell ye!
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: December 17th, 2017, 8:14 pm
by kpnuts
Yep they bare no resemblance to the bikes I used to ride
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: December 17th, 2017, 9:19 pm
by kpnuts
I really love this kit. I'm working on the handle bars, there are more parts in just these bits than in some 1/24 car kits I've built (I'm not looking forward to the tiny decals)(They supply all the decals there are on the real bike) it has working break and clutch levers and a working throttle.
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: December 17th, 2017, 11:36 pm
by syd-baines
i agree the bikes have really changed, sounds like you have a lot of work in front of you good luck you doing a grand job
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: December 20th, 2017, 9:11 pm
by kpnuts
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: December 21st, 2017, 12:04 am
by celt
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: December 21st, 2017, 4:23 pm
by syd-baines
i like those handlebars i can imagine how fiddly the decals was, great job, well done
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: December 23rd, 2017, 8:52 pm
by kpnuts
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: December 28th, 2017, 6:07 pm
by ShaunW
Great work, KP and a great display of patience with those very small and fiddly looking decals!
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: December 28th, 2017, 8:40 pm
by kpnuts
Hi all well this has been on and off half a dozen times as I couldn't find a way for the clutch reservoir horizontal then I checked some ref pics to find it's at an angle on the real bike. I was getting so stressed trying to get it level and horizontal, I'd have been pulling my hair out if I had some.
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: December 29th, 2017, 2:12 am
by JohnRatzenberger
That is just so real looking !
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: December 29th, 2017, 4:04 pm
by syd-baines
the reservoir does appear to be at an angle on the 1/1 bike, looking good
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: January 5th, 2018, 9:54 pm
by kpnuts
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: January 6th, 2018, 6:22 pm
by ShaunW
I bet there was some choice language around the KP bench during that series of near disasters! She's looking good and so realistic, KP and I look forward to seeing the upgrade for the rad grill and it's good of that guy to allow you to use the pattern created for him - that said though, it's annoying that the OOB grill isn't perhaps as good as it could or should be in a kit costing as much as this.......
Re: Pocher 1/4 ducati panigale
Posted: January 6th, 2018, 9:52 pm
by 59North
Wow! That looks more real than the real one I used to have back in 72.