[brady]

OK, it's a 1/6 scale model courtesy of ebay for $40. Everyone has seen the little 1/18 and 1/12 motorcycles you can get, but this thing is 13" long and much nicer to look at from across the room.

There's not much of a selection in 1/6 scale, and New Ray is the only mfr I know of. Mostly Harley's, old Indians, Gold Wings, etc., but they do make a Triumph Bonneville, BMW K1200RS and the Ducati 998, 999, and Desmosedici.

[OreoGitorio]

damn... that's a big model.

ya get it yet? snap some pics.

[Doc]

Nice.

You gonna get a real Ducati some day?

[brady]

1/18 scale 999 in front for comparison

[brady]

Originally Posted by Doc

Nice.
You gonna get a real Ducati some day?

Wouldn't mind one, and almost had a Monster before I decided on the SV. But realistically it would be awhile (like after I'm retired and the kids' college is paid for). A LONG while.

[KillBill]

really cool!

[Pittenger5]

Is there a site online to order these thingies? (Not necessarily the huge ones) but at least decent replicas? I need somethign to stare at at work when its raining or snowing.

[DucDave]

Originally Posted by Pittenger5

Is there a site online to order these thingies? (Not necessarily the huge ones) but at least decent replicas? I need somethign to stare at at work when its raining or snowing.

...done with Cosmo and Vanity Fair...????

[Doc]

Originally Posted by brady

1/18 scale 999 in front for comparison

That looks to be the size of my YSR!! Sweet!

How is the fit and finish?

[brady]

Originally Posted by Pittenger5

Is there a site online to order these thingies? (Not necessarily the huge ones) but at least decent replicas? I need somethign to stare at at work when its raining or snowing.

I hate to say it, but WalMart is the best place to get the smaller (1/18 scale ) ones, usually just $2-3 a piece.

Minichamps makes the most detailed 1/12 (6") models, but they're $70-$100.

NewRay does have a good selection of cheap 1/12 race bikes, but not sure of an online source besides ebay.

[brady]

Originally Posted by Doc

That looks to be the size of my YSR!! Sweet!

How is the fit and finish?

I think it might be bigger than your YSR.

Fit and finish are great for the price, although the paint is just semi-gloss (maybe that's the right finish?).

[DaSpence]

Is there an online store from ebay that the seller had. If so could you post it up please.

[Doc]

Search ebay.

ducati 1/6

[Pittenger5]

Originally Posted by DucDave

...done with Cosmo and Vanity Fair...????

Yah, something to kill time until my next issue comes in the mail.

I mean, uhh, no! Maxim and Playboy! Thats all I read! Yah thats the ticket!

[DaSpence]

Originally Posted by Doc

Search ebay.

ducati 1/6

Too much effort needed for that

[Doc]

Originally Posted by DaSpence

Too much effort needed for that

You would be done by now.

[brady]

Originally Posted by DaSpence

Is there an online store from ebay that the seller had. If so could you post it up please.

1:6 Ducati Racing motorcycle Diecast DESMOSEDICI bike @ - eBay (item 250227975442 end time Apr-19-08 20:00:00 PDT)
1:6 Ducati 999 Racing Motorcycle Diecast Model Bike car - eBay (item 250225557766 end time Apr-12-08 20:00:00 PDT)
ebay store
eBay Store - bargaindepartmentstore: BUY IT NOW, Diecast Collectibles, 1.00 - 9.99

[DucDave]

Originally Posted by brady

OK, it's a 1/6 scale model courtesy of ebay for $40. Everyone has seen the little 1/18 and 1/12 motorcycles you can get, but this thing is 13" long and much nicer to look at from across the room.

There's not much of a selection in 1/6 scale, and New Ray is the only mfr I know of. Mostly Harley's, old Indians, Gold Wings, etc., but they do make a Triumph Bonneville, BMW K1200RS and the Ducati 998, 999, and Desmosedici.

Yo...the description says 'Diecast' which, to me at lease, implies that it is metal? Its not, is it? I assume its plastic. Sure looks good in the pics...

[brady]

Originally Posted by DucDave

Yo...the description says 'Diecast' which, to me at lease, implies that it is metal? Its not, is it? I assume its plastic. Sure looks good in the pics...

Yo...metal frame and other bits, the balance is mostly plastic, still great model for the price.

People say "diecast" these days when all they mean is a ready-built, mass-produced model, that has some diecast metal parts.

[SVRACER01]

my dad just finished this for me
1/12 REPSOL Honda RC211V

[DBConz]

thanks. because of this topic brought up today, i went on eBay for a quick search & just wasted $11 on a model of my bike

[brady]

Originally Posted by SVRACER01

my dad just finished this for me
1/12 REPSOL Honda RC211V

nice. I wish I had the time to build motorcycle models myself, seems like I barely have time to ride lately. The 1/6 scale Duc is already calling out to me for extra detailing, like maybe adding every nut, bolt, and wire that's on the real one....