David_64 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I've created this new thread at Keith's request. Here's the pic of the engine and exhaust again: This is straight out of the box, without adding any extras. I think the quality is really good, with two reservations: 1. The grey plastic components don't look as authentic as they could (they look "plasticky") 2. Some of the screws are too long, and if you force them in, you will break them. My solution was to file them. Most of the time 1mm shorter will do. A US builder, Brady Ward, has a great page where he records the details of the problem he has encountered. I warmly recommend looking at it: http://www.scaleautoworks.com/PocherDucatiBuildingTips.html. I'll keep posting stuff if anything interesting comes up. Anyone out there who has anything to share is most welcome to do so. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Thanks for posting this David Please update this as you build I would really like to follow your progress. Regards Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imster Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Looking forward to this build mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I'll hafta watch too , I cant afford a second mortgage to buy this kit , or the Brough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Ah great that you will be sharing this build, David. Will be following you closely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_64 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Some more progress. A few higher resolution pics of the engine: Some more recent bits: Main issues: quite a few screws are too long and need shortening, and some holes don't line up and need adjusting. I'll keep sending posts as this progresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Meticulous work David. Will you be applying correct metal and paint finishes to change the 'plasticy' look of stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Seems to be quite detailed. Looking very good, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_64 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'm not intending to apply metal or paint… i just want to build it as it comes out of the box. Have a look at this though: https://onedrive.live.com/?id=DC8456CEF4B1C692%2120566&cid=DC8456CEF4B1C692. Very, very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 He's making a lot of improvements using a lathe/mill which in this scale you shouldn't really need to do I personally think 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 ...or the price! Looks to be a challenge , but , in a good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_64 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 I think what he's doing is fantastic. I'd like to get in touch with him. He appears to be called Michael Trape (see detail of files), but i don't see a way of contacting him on his pages. Any of you clever people have any ideas how to get in touch with? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 What a star. He's milled his own splines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Fantastic what this guy is doing. What a wonderful level of detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_64 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Screwed something up on the metallic decals!!!!!!!!!! Where do I get a spare set??????? (very annoyed with myself) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Screwed something up on the metallic decals!!!!!!!!!! Where do I get a spare set??????? (very annoyed with myself) Did you try contacting Hornby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_64 Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 well…. I've sent them a message through their website about a month ago about the screws as I broke a few, but I never got a reply... i'll try calling them next week about these decals though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_64 Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 New piece ready: Next step: put together all the above. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_64 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 engine and radiator joined: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Does it come ready painted red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 David, I know you want to build this kit out of box without finishes. But one of the advantages to painting parts and applying finishes is that you can remove the mold seams from parts, adding realism to the model. The disadvantage to doing that is it's a LOT more work. Consider this for your next large scale build. Plenty of help here if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_64 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 yes it does. All metal parts are pre-painted. In theory, no paint is required as the plastic parts are also supposed to be in the right color. However, to make them look really good, some plastic parts should be painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_64 Posted March 1, 2016 Author Share Posted March 1, 2016 I totally agree with Codger...Just some background for you guys: this is something I haven't done since I was a kid. Somebody gave me a Pocher Testarossa when I must have been a teenager. I built half of it, but never finished it. But I always kept it somewhere in some closet. I've been looking for something to amuse myself and relax after a stressful day at the office. During the christmas holidays, I looked at the half-finished Testarossa, and said "why not…". When I started it, I quickly noticed how much I enjoyed doing this. A shrink would say it's ergo therapy . When I finished the Testarossa, I bought the Ducati and here I am. However, I am very much a novice and want to take it step-by-step. Once the Ducati is finished, I want to learn how to paint and you guys are going to have to help me with some of the basics. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Really nice progress David. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 David, most important is that you enjoy your build. Have fun in doing this they way you want and feel comfortable with. If, later on you feel more comfy with filling up seems and painting and all that stuff, you can always take it apart and update your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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