1:12 Suzuki GSX750S new KATANA

Suzuki GSX750S New Katana 1:12, a Falcon Scale Models detail set

An accessory to the Suzuki GSX750S New Katana kit in 1:12 scale. On the Katana, which has a strikingly shaped yet uncovered front and rear end, the small parts of the running gear and the drivetrain are clearly visible on a model.

The real subject

The Suzuki Katana is a motorcycle of the turn of the 1970s and 1980s that became famous for its angular design with a pronounced half-fairing shield, a shape that was entirely unusual at the time it was introduced. The GSX750S version was meant for markets with a capacity restriction and was sold in several forms, which differ from one another in detail.

Fitting and painting tips

Try things dry first and watch the spacing between the wheels and the alignment of the fork. Pick small parts up with tweezers over a surface with a rim, otherwise they will spring away. Bond spot by spot and with a minimum of glue. Spray metal surfaces in thin coats over a smooth base; chrome and polished surfaces belong to the character of a classic Katana, but they react sensitively to fingerprints, so handle them with gloves or through paper. Weather sparingly: on a model of a civil motorcycle a clean surface is more natural than pronounced wear.

Who the set is for

• Builders of classic Japanese motorcycles in 1:12 scale.
• Modelers for whom the running gear parts from the box are not enough.
• Collectors who like the design of the 1980s.
• 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.