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Yeah maybe an old plane from before WW I or from around that time. Something that triggers me a long time.
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Pocher 1:4 Ducati Panigale S ‘Anniversario’ + ‘Final Edition
Looks great Peter!
Then you have to look here: … aircraft, cars …… such as the ‘Flyer’ of the Wright Brothers build by Daniel? Or the Fokker ‘Spin’ by Johan? Choices enough.
Regards, Peter
That is a fantastic build of an engine. Like it a lot
Thanks, Peter. It’s highly detailed and heavy. But not so much in view when finished.
Regards, Peter
All the hidden detail with bikes seems to be the way. I’ve built a few. Sadly, my budget doesn’t stretch to Pocher but the Tamiya 1/12 scale are pretty good and some lend themselves to some extra detailing.
Took some time to work on the Duc. Both handle bars:
The left on has 25 parts, 11 screws/bolts and 9 tiny decals. The right one has 24 parts, 14 screws/bolts and 2 decals. Decals of the size of +/- 1,5 mm .....
On both inserts you can see the point of a toothpick.
Made on both 2 extra wires from the switches. And the 2 reservoirs got there fluid.
One minor point for Pocher: to made the brake and clutch levers functional there is a little spring in the construction. There was only 1 deformed little spring in the kit. Made a e-mail request to Hornby. Will see how they react.
Also some detailing on the rear wheel:
Also a tiny decal in the edge of the rim. And a securing wire on the main axel screw. The 6 screw threads received their paint markings after tightening to the correct torque.
The other side:
The main screw got also the securing wire. The inscription on the wheel around the hub consists of 9 tiny decals. That's a plus point for Pocher.
On to the next chapters.
Regards, Peter
The left on has 25 parts, 11 screws/bolts and 9 tiny decals. The right one has 24 parts, 14 screws/bolts and 2 decals. Decals of the size of +/- 1,5 mm .....
On both inserts you can see the point of a toothpick.Made on both 2 extra wires from the switches. And the 2 reservoirs got there fluid.
One minor point for Pocher: to made the brake and clutch levers functional there is a little spring in the construction. There was only 1 deformed little spring in the kit. Made a e-mail request to Hornby. Will see how they react.
Also some detailing on the rear wheel:
Also a tiny decal in the edge of the rim. And a securing wire on the main axel screw. The 6 screw threads received their paint markings after tightening to the correct torque.
The other side:
The main screw got also the securing wire. The inscription on the wheel around the hub consists of 9 tiny decals. That's a plus point for Pocher.
On to the next chapters.
Regards, Peter
Looks great Peter! I know about tiny decals…
…they can be a challenge to put on and orient properly. You did a good job.
…they can be a challenge to put on and orient properly. You did a good job.
Thanks, Dean. Tiny white decals on a white backgroundLike a fileLooks great Peter! I know about tiny decals…
……. and to long in the water and it’s floating away like a flea …. 
Indeed a challenge.Regards, Peter
I put them in the water one at a time and pull them out quickly while still on the backing paper. I use an xacto knife, slide the blade under the decal and get the decal on the blade where it hangs off enough to attach to the surface when placed. But sometimes a toothpick is needed to assist and position the decal. Definitely tedious work!Thanks, Dean. Tiny white decals on a white background
Regards, Peter
I've spent quite a few hours building the Duc and now have all the parts, except for the fairing, installed and the wiring and tubes connected.
Some parts are already obstructing the view, and with the fairing installed, they'll be even more so. It's a shame, but it's a model based on the original. And you want a sleek engine for that. So, I've taken some photos of both sides first.
The left side:
Zoomed in slightly on the engine:
Under the tank is the space where all the electrical components are located. The wiring harnesses are wrapped with 'fabric tape'.
The right side:
And the engine:
Ditto with the wrapped wiring harnesses.
Now I can install the fairing.
Regards, Peter
Some parts are already obstructing the view, and with the fairing installed, they'll be even more so. It's a shame, but it's a model based on the original. And you want a sleek engine for that. So, I've taken some photos of both sides first.
The left side:
Zoomed in slightly on the engine:
Under the tank is the space where all the electrical components are located. The wiring harnesses are wrapped with 'fabric tape'.
The right side:
And the engine:
Ditto with the wrapped wiring harnesses.
Now I can install the fairing.
Regards, Peter
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Those lights looks great!
Regards, Peter
And a few more hours later, it's finished. From all 4 angles:
On the functioning sidestand:
With a nice view of the exhaust from this position. If I do say so myself... I'm pretty proud of it!
And as for Pocher: a fantastic kit. Especially when installing the fairing, I was once again impressed by the perfectly fitting parts.
Regards, Peter
On the functioning sidestand:
With a nice view of the exhaust from this position. If I do say so myself... I'm pretty proud of it!
And as for Pocher: a fantastic kit. Especially when installing the fairing, I was once again impressed by the perfectly fitting parts.
Regards, Peter
Just wonderful!
Kurt Konrath
Kurt Konrath
Great looking Duc,