Ducati Desmosedici GP12 1:6 scale by Maisto

Malaysian model maker Maisto has probably crafted the bike that has many serious bike enthusiasts and especially those who have burgeoning Valentino Rossi collections caught in two minds – whether to buy it or to shun it! I am referring to this magnificent 1:6 large-scale creation of the 2012 Ducati Desmosedici GP12 machine ridden by Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden in this year’s MotoGP World Championship.

It is a magnificent creation in lightweight plastic, exacting down to the tiniest detail barring the top of the telescopic forks and that shiny chrome paddock stand which is major no-no. However at a pricing of under Rs 1800/00 it is stunning value and it is available direct from Creative Education in Bangalore who are the India importers and distributors for all Maisto products. Contact them at toys@vsnl.com or aaavinash@hotmail.com.