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Pocher 1:4 Ducati Panigale S ‘Anniversario’ + ‘Final Edition
Once I see such a gorgeous model bike, I want to ride one... This is a great project and an awesome accomplishment, Peter.
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Beautifully executed.
Would be really Cool
that if you add the necessary fluids it would run.
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Marcus
Would be really Cool
that if you add the necessary fluids it would run..Marcus
Looks great Peter, the exhaust is excellent! 
Beautiful model Peter,
It would be very difficult to tell that it is a model if you were going by the photos.
Cheers,
Stephen.
It would be very difficult to tell that it is a model if you were going by the photos.
Cheers,
Stephen.
Beautifully executed.
Would be really Cool
Marcus
Looks great Peter, the exhaust is excellent!
Thanks guys for this compliments and nice words. I have a few model setups in mind. I'll see if I can work them out.
Regards, Peter
Perfectly incredible - stunning.
Thanks, Donnie.
Regards, Peter
I somehow missed this thread before Peter. Seeing this beauty today it is just stunning to look at. What an incredible build, so much so I had to check to see if this was a model you built or a real bike. Wow! So impressive.
You also thanks for the compliments and nice words, Roger.
Regards, Peter
A photoshoot with the three models I built, showing the differences between them.
On the left is the first 'Basic' red version. This one is 'street-legal' with its mirrors and indicators. It was originally all red and built with the black Pocher bolts. So, without Paul Koo's upgrade kit. I gave it a bit more body with a decal set.
In the middle is the 'Anniversario' and on the right is the 'Final Edition'.
The rears of the bikes shows the most differences.
On the right is the 'Basic'. The license plate holder with indicators fills the gap between the rear wheel and the seat a bit.
With the 'Anniversario', I think the gap detracts a bit from its appearance. And then I mounted the rear suspension in the lowest position. Otherwise, it stands even more 'on its front fork'.
In the 'Final Edition,' this gap is most beautifully filled with the two rear mufflers.
The 'used tires' also give the 'Final Edition' a better look.
The models where gradually refined in three phases.
This is how the stand in the vitrine-case in the living:
After seven attempts, this was the only way to close the glass doors.
I had to rearrange the layout to clear the glass panel above. This is for a model I hope to be able to write a build report about very soon. A kit that would be even better in terms of quality than the Pocher ones .........
I have a photo shoot in mind for the 'Final Version'. Something lake this one of the 1st version:
I've already managed to fool a few friends with this: "Traded in my BMW for this one ......."
Regards, Peter
On the left is the first 'Basic' red version. This one is 'street-legal' with its mirrors and indicators. It was originally all red and built with the black Pocher bolts. So, without Paul Koo's upgrade kit. I gave it a bit more body with a decal set.
In the middle is the 'Anniversario' and on the right is the 'Final Edition'.
The rears of the bikes shows the most differences.
On the right is the 'Basic'. The license plate holder with indicators fills the gap between the rear wheel and the seat a bit.
With the 'Anniversario', I think the gap detracts a bit from its appearance. And then I mounted the rear suspension in the lowest position. Otherwise, it stands even more 'on its front fork'.
In the 'Final Edition,' this gap is most beautifully filled with the two rear mufflers.
The 'used tires' also give the 'Final Edition' a better look.
The models where gradually refined in three phases.
This is how the stand in the vitrine-case in the living:
After seven attempts, this was the only way to close the glass doors.
I had to rearrange the layout to clear the glass panel above. This is for a model I hope to be able to write a build report about very soon. A kit that would be even better in terms of quality than the Pocher ones .........
I have a photo shoot in mind for the 'Final Version'. Something lake this one of the 1st version:
I've already managed to fool a few friends with this: "Traded in my BMW for this one ......."
Regards, Peter
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Thanks, Günther. Yes, I am a biker. See my Balder-log page 99.Peter, thats cool...I like it.
Do you ride a motorcycle in real life too? Are you a Raider?
This pictures is from last year in the Pyrenees:
Regards, Peter
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I'm beyond late to the party, but I wanted to thank you Peter, for how helpful your log has been as I've worked on my Anniversario--I'm now about 2/3 done. I'd like to offer a few suggestions for other modelers, partly based on being a retired long-time motorcyclist. These are mostly based on other online builds, not so much yours.
--Tamiya makes a "Rubber Black" spray paint that makes those thick black plastic hoses more realistic without much work (see photo).
--When scuffing tires, do not sand all the way to the edge (your Final Edition looks right). Unless you're a professional racer you will never lean over far enough to feather the surface to the edge.
--One builder applied a nice looking Alacantra-type fabric to the seat. No! Sport bikes have smooth seats so the rider can easily slide around to change the weight distribution/center of gravity.
--The fork seal does need to be painted black, but be sure to paint the bottom horizontal edge--the rubber of the seal needs to be in contact with the fork tube to do its job.
--On my actual Ducati and other bikes I changed out the stock rubber brake likes for braided steel lines. They're universally used in racing machines of all kinds for their strength and durability. They offer no great functional benefit for street riding, but they look very cool. So I used Pro Tech .060 braided lines from Ted's Modeling Marketplace (USA). They are as close to scale size as I found and closer than the Pocher tubing. Also they have a core and bend nicely. They're a bit more hassle to pair with your hand-built connectors, but worth it for me. (See photos) Thanks again!
--Tamiya makes a "Rubber Black" spray paint that makes those thick black plastic hoses more realistic without much work (see photo).
--When scuffing tires, do not sand all the way to the edge (your Final Edition looks right). Unless you're a professional racer you will never lean over far enough to feather the surface to the edge.
--One builder applied a nice looking Alacantra-type fabric to the seat. No! Sport bikes have smooth seats so the rider can easily slide around to change the weight distribution/center of gravity.
--The fork seal does need to be painted black, but be sure to paint the bottom horizontal edge--the rubber of the seal needs to be in contact with the fork tube to do its job.
--On my actual Ducati and other bikes I changed out the stock rubber brake likes for braided steel lines. They're universally used in racing machines of all kinds for their strength and durability. They offer no great functional benefit for street riding, but they look very cool. So I used Pro Tech .060 braided lines from Ted's Modeling Marketplace (USA). They are as close to scale size as I found and closer than the Pocher tubing. Also they have a core and bend nicely. They're a bit more hassle to pair with your hand-built connectors, but worth it for me. (See photos) Thanks again!
Thanks for your visit, ‘Chasmosaurus’. And for the tips and showing the very nice braided steel lines. There give for sure more performance in 1:1. I have them also on my MTB.
Regards, Peter