Tamiya Ducati Desmosedici 14101 1/12

Tamiya Ducati Desmosedici 14101 1/12 Scale

Experience Italian quality and style with the Tamiya 14101 1/12 Ducati Desmosedici high-fidelity plastic assembly model kit! This central piece in Tamiya's 1/12 Motorcycle Series (No. 101) recreates the 2004 GP racer, capturing the engineering transition and distinctive Italian design of the Ducati team during the 2003–2004 MotoGP seasons.

About the Desmosedici

Desmosedici is a compound word made from the Italian for sixteen, "sedici", and the name of Ducati's trademark desmodromic valve design. The DOHC 16 V4 engine is composed of two 90-degree L twin components held together in a tubular steel truss frame, with swing arm and rear shock pivots directly attached to the engine in a truly original fashion.

The sleek and powerful bike was piloted in its debut 2003 MotoGP season by L. Capirossi, former 125 and 250cc class title holders, and World Superbike Champion T. Bayliss. The GP4 really showed its stuff during its 2003 debut season, taking 3rd place at Suzuka and winning 1st at Catalunya. Maintaining the same basic structure in 2004, Ducati brushed up everything from the engine to the body to make an even higher-performance superbike. While the Desmosedici GP4 had a difficult first half of the season, it began to show results towards the end, with L. Capirossi winning 3rd place in round 15. T. Bayliss also took 3rd in the final round, ending Ducati's season on a high note and promising further excitement still to come!

Build Either Capirossi's or Bayliss's Bike

High-quality Cartograf decals for Capirossi's No. 65 bike and Bayliss's No. 12 bike are included. Separate parts allow an accurate depiction of each rider's custom seat, further enhancing realism.

Key Features

• Authentic Mechanical Detail: Accurately depicts the trademark Ducati truss-frame and the DOHC 16-valve V4 engine
• Unique Structural Design: Rear suspension swingarm is directly attached to the engine crankcase, mirroring the real motorcycle's structural philosophy
• Realistic Texture: Accelerator, clutch, and brake wiring are masterfully depicted with supplied plastic tubing
• Racing Slick Tires: 16.5-inch front and rear synthetic rubber tires look and feel like authentic racing-slick tires
• Display Options: Side cowlings, seat cowling, and fuel tank can be removed after assembly using extremely small screws, allowing full display of engine and chassis details
• Dual Livery Options: High-quality Cartograf decals to recreate motorcycles piloted by Loris Capirossi (No. 65) or Troy Bayliss (No. 12)

Model Specifications

• Scale: 1/12
• Overall Length: 173mm (6.8 inches)
• Overall Width: 58mm (2.3 inches)
• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Assembly Required: Yes (glue and paint required for completion)

What's Included

• Detailed plastic parts for complete motorcycle assembly
• High-quality Cartograf decals for both rider options
• Plastic tubing for brake and clutch lines
• Synthetic rubber racing slick tires
• Small screws for removable cowlings
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Complementary Products

Enhance your motorcycle modeling experience with these related products from MPM Hobbies:

• 1/12 Scale Model Motorcycles
• Tamiya Model Kits
• Model Paints and Finishing Supplies
• Model Building Tools
• Decals and Detail Sets

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