1:12 Ducati Superleggera V4

The real subject

The Ducati Superleggera V4 is the top sports version from the Italian brand. The word superleggera means super light in Italian, and that is what the whole machine aims at: weight is its main theme and it shows in every part, from the fairing to the wheels. The V4 designation belongs to an engine with four cylinders arranged in a V. A model of a motorcycle like this lives off the small details around the frame, the swingarm and the fairing, because those are the most visible parts on a finished piece.

What the item offers

This is an accessory for a model of the Superleggera V4 in 1:12, that is in the size in which motorcycles are usually built and in which even a small part stands out. Which part or which group of parts is in the package is given in the manufacturer's instructions; they also tell you which kit the accessory is measured for.

• An accessory for a motorcycle model in 1:12 scale
• The real subject is the Ducati Superleggera V4
• Suitable both for a build and for reworking a finished model later
• The scope of the set is given in the manufacturer's instructions

Building tips

If the parts are not polystyrene, ordinary cement for kits has no effect on them; glue them with cyanoacrylate glue. Cut excess material away with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the production marks smooth with fine abrasive paper. Before painting, wash the surface in lukewarm water with a drop of dish soap and let it dry. Try the fit of the part dry before you reach for the glue, because the clearance inside a fairing tends to be tight.

Who it is for

For builders of large-scale motorcycle models who want to take a finished piece beyond a straight out-of-the-box build. Paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.