Tamiya 300014068 Ducati 14068 916

Top quality as usual from tamiya, worth every penny if you put in the time and effort.

Very good.

Loved making this model , looks good on my shelf . Would recommend Tamiya model kits , the instructions are easy to follow and precise.

I have built two of these Tamiya 916s: one box-stock when it was released and one this year which I corrected, detailed, and converted into the Senna special edition. By way of a review, I will give you a few pointers about what to watch out for and what you may like to improve as you build it. Time spent on preparation is very worthwhile. Take extra care with the seam along the upper bodywork; the fit of the brake light surround; the weak join in the front mudguard; and the finish around the fork components and silencers. The work to clean up these very visible parts makes a good primer essential. Watch for a couple of engine parts which have very similar versions on a reissued sprue. Tamiya could have laminated the coil spring, but you have to paint it yourself, which is a pain to do neatly. The chain has a nasty seam which needs careful scraping. Since the kit’s release, Tamiya has added two titanium colours which may be useful to you in reducing the number of mixes; but it really benefits from some metal paints. Several colour calls are inaccurate and unrealistic, so check the web for photos, and the engine warrants some detailed painting which the instructions miss. It looks like Tamiya modelled the kit on the show bike, which had an 888 engine and a few detail differences to production models. Visible but fixable errors include the shape of the clutch casing, timing belt cover, thick brake hoses, and the hose mounts on the front callipers. The carburettor part is wrong, but not visible. Some of the more obvious missing details, such as wiring looms, throttle cable, and a coolant tank, can be easily scratch-built. Whether any of that matters to you is ultimately your choice. Given that some manufacturers struggle to match the quality of this 21 year old kit, the shortcomings are easy to forgive. Most are not serious and all but one are fixable if you want to. With a couple of important exceptions, the fit is good and clean-up is fairly easy. The shape and dimensions look about right for the most part. With careful preparation, building, and colour choices, a box-stock build can produce a very tidy model; but if you can make a few improvements, you could have a real showpiece which rivals almost any modern kit.

I have made a number of Tamiya bike kits over the years. I found this went together relatively easily a simple paint scheme and few decals help with that. It makes a good representation of the bike when finished. It benefits from drilling out the brake disc if you have the patience. As with all bikes most of the work is covered when finished unless you leave the cowling off. Good value when compared to other Tamiya bike kits out there. Factor in the cost of paint if you are new to kit making and don't have the paint already it will add a lot to the price.

Amazing price excellent quality Awsome detail

Only my 2nd bike, was frustrating at times but went together very well and a good result

Awesome model as always from tamiya, but art work destroyed by amazon. Package left on door step when no one home Luckily next door saw it and took it in for me.

Muy buena maqueta

This model was delivered quickly. The packaging was on spot and kept it safe as it travelled through the postal system. Great model when built. Probably not a starter kit and requires care when assembling and painting to get the best out of the Tamiya model. Overall. Anyone who likes putting stuff together, who likes detail , who wants to just relax, this is a great choice

Super maquette à monter très détaillée pour de la patience

As you can expect from Tamiya, good quality model. Didn't build yet, though

Da appassionato di modellismo e fan Ducati, posso dire che questo kit Tamiya è davvero spettacolare. I pezzi sono precisi, ben stampati e si incastrano alla perfezione, come da tradizione del marchio. Le istruzioni sono chiare e dettagliate, e il risultato finale è una Ducati 916 che sembra vera in miniatura! Ho apprezzato anche la cura nei dettagli del motore e del telaio, davvero realistici. Consiglio questo modello sia ai collezionisti sia a chi vuole cimentarsi in un montaggio gratificante: il risultato finale ripaga ampiamente il tempo speso!