V6 model kit

[Laverdalothar]

fictive scenes are good, too... I think they were all involved in the V6 project at some point in time, so...

 

[arancia]

Beautiful model...now,how about a couple of new in-future releases....say a corresponding scale
Piero and Giovanni Laverda.

A rider figure to matching scale would be good.

Protar used to make a 1/9 scale rider model to pose on its bike model kits but they're getting hard to find now, example on ebay here.

Perhaps an opportunity to scan one of those and reproduce at 1/12 scale to match Brach's models?

 

[Dellortoman]

Minichamps has a series of 1:12 Valentino Rossi and other figures in various poses. You might have to re-paint it to de-Valentino it and make it look like Carlo Perugini or one of the other guys who raced it back in the day. Alternatively, Piero's current leathers might be a simpler colour scheme to paint.

https://ck-modelcars.de/en/minichamps-1-12-valentino-rossi-yamaha-motogp-rider-figure-estoril-2009-312090146/p-4252/

 

[Laverdalothar]

Easiest might be to actually scan someone with roughly the same shape in black leathers with a period correct helmet and add the colors/stickers/other details to that one can print it in 3D. Problem would be to find the right riding position...

 

[Paul Marx]

In view of the heavy snow around here, I'll wait until next week before posting any more parcels.

Paul

 

[Andy J]

If you want a Rossi to adapt to fit your V6 model quite a few to chose from at this weekend’s auction. Two lots, including this one: https://www.easyliveauction.com/cat...antiques-coins-collectables-and-more-lot-120/

 

[Dellortoman]

If 1:12 plastic Rossi doesn't fit on the bike, maybe judicious application of a heat gun will persuade him to adjust his riding position.

The little bugger isn't cheap though. At over €100 + postage he won't be throwing a leg over my bike.

 

[piranha-bro2]

If 1:12 plastic Rossi doesn't fit on the bike, maybe judicious application of a heat gun will persuade him to adjust his riding position.

The little bugger isn't cheap though. At over €100 + postage he won't be throwing a leg over my bike.

Maybe a Spiderman would do the trick? Cheaper ...

 

[Laverdalothar]

If 1:12 plastic Rossi doesn't fit on the bike, maybe judicious application of a heat gun will persuade him to adjust his riding position.

The little bugger isn't cheap though. At over €100 + postage he won't be throwing a leg over my bike.

the estimated price of 80 - 150 pound is - to my understanding - for 8 bikes and 7 Rossi's. you could take one and sell the others...

 

[arancia]

Minichamps has a series of 1:12 Valentino Rossi and other figures in various poses.

Tamiya made 3 types of 1:12 road racing rider model kits; push starting, tucked, and leaning, but these are also hard to find now.

 

[Andy J]

I’m sure someone is clever enough, with the right equipment, to create/print a 3D model of Fernando et al.

 

[Haggis]

Quite a few of these places around now it seems

Shapify.me

Shapify is a simple, user friendly service to get your Shapie — your 3D printed selfie.

www.shapify.me

 

[Dellortoman]

Blimey. I thought the advent of selfie sticks so all the rampant sociopathic narcissists could photograph themselves all day long was bad enough. Now you can have yourself immortalised in a 3D replica FFS! What's next - get yourself cloned?

 

[Alzero]

Blimey. I thought the advent of selfie sticks so all the rampant sociopathic narcissists could photograph themselves all day long was bad enough. Now you can have yourself immortalised in a 3D replica FFS! What's next - get yourself cloned?

You don’t want a replica of yourself to fit onto your V6 model?

 

[Laverdalothar]

Only if someone could re-shape me to the 80kg youngster I have been once, roughly 35 years ago...

 

[MarnixSFC]

Was mighty great to ride the thing myself.

Marnix

 

[AJ]

I am very envious! Could you give us your impressions of the bike please? I saw it in action at "not the Barry" in Sydney a few years ago. Sound was fantastic.

 

[chrisk]

Maybe a Spiderman would do the trick? Cheaper ...

Go Go Gadget, at least he could reach the bars.

 

[piranha-bro2]

Was mighty great to ride the thing myself.

Marnix

Yeah, I liked it too ... just about to head out for a few laps ... factory racing coloured sandals obligatory

 

[Laverdalothar]

sat on it once and found it to be relatively comfortable for such a beast. Not far away of the sitting position on my own bike IIRC (Cico-Jota). Unfortunately, I have not ridden the bike. For sure an experience of it's own! comparable weight to the 1000 SFC with 50% more power/torque and much lower gravity center I would assume. Longer gears though, as it a) has a much higher top speed and b) only has 4 gears If I am not wrong. Not sure how high it revs compared to the 1000 SFC, but 9.000 I think is what Piero pushes it to after just a few seconds for show reasons.