This was NOT one of my favourite builds. I was at a hobby shop, and a customer was buying this kit. I was chatting to one of the guys. The customer overheard me and asked whether I’d build it for him. I said sure, not knowing what I was letting myself in for…. (I post this as a reminder to myself of lessons learnt).

Ducati Desmosedici

Completed December 2021

This was a beautiful kit to build, make no mistake, but the decals and the painting were the end of me! (Remember: I don’t do shiny and pretty very well).

 

In the back of my mind, I was constantly fearful of messing up the customer’s kit, and not sure whether I would be able to buy a replacement. (My fee also did not even cover the cost of one!)

In the end, I asked a buddy who is REALLY into doing shiny models, and who regularly wins at local competitions to help out. 

I had fun up to this point.

Needless to say, the customer was very happy. I was relieved.

(And since this episode, my pricing is more realistic).