1:12 Ducati Panigale Superleggera - chain

Ducati Panigale Superleggera 1:12, a Falcon Scale Models chain set

On a motorcycle model the chain is one of the most noticeable parts and at the same time the one that a production kit handles worst. An injection-molded plastic part has coarse links and a solid structure, so it gives itself away at first sight. This set is a replacement chain for a model of the Ducati Panigale Superleggera in 1:12 scale and is of the kind that covers chains, forks and brake discs.

The real subject

The Panigale Superleggera is a limited lightened version of the Italian Ducati Panigale supersport. It is built on cutting weight to the maximum and on composite parts, so on the real machine the drivetrain and the rear swingarm stand out as well, exactly the places where a model looks the viewer in the eye.

Fitting and painting tips

Before installation, check how the chain meets the sprocket and the spacing between the wheels; assemble the set at the moment when the wheels and the swingarm are only fitted for trial. Work over a surface with a rim and with fine tweezers. Bond spot by spot and in minimal amounts, so that the glue does not get between the links. Leave the painting for last: a dark metal shade and a fine wash in the recesses of the chain will do the work for you. A slightly darkened lower part and a hint of a film of lubricant at the sprocket look realistic, but do not overdo the weathering.

Who the set is for

• Builders of Ducati Panigale models in 1:12 scale.
• Modelers who dislike the simplified plastic chain from the box.
• Entrants in contests, where the cleanness of the running gear is judged.
• More experienced modelers used to small parts.

This is an accessory to a model, not a motorcycle kit in its own right. The model, glue and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.