Mark Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Ducati 1199 Panigale 'Senna' Tamiya 1:12 Scale The Ducati 199 Panigale The Ducati 1199 Panigale is a 1,198cc Ducati sport bike introduced at the 2011 Milan Motorcycle Show. The motorcycle is named after the small manufacturing town of Borgo Panigale. At the time of its release Ducati claimed that the 1199 Panigale was the world's most powerful production twin-cylinder engine motorcycle, with 195 bhp at 10,750 rpm, and 133.0 Nm torque at 9000 rpm, achieved on an engine test stand. With a claimed dry weight of 164kg (362 lb) and a kerb weight of 188kg (414lb) Ducati has stated that the 1199 had the highest power to weight and torque to weight ratios of any production motorcycle. MCN (Motorcycle Consumer News) tested the 2012 Panigale S at 171.8 bhp and 117.1 Nm torque at the rear wheel, with a wet weight of 193kg (425 lb). They measured a 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) time of 2.98 seconds, a 0 to 1⁄4 mile (0.00 to 0.40 km) time of 9.91 seconds at 145.95 mph (234.88 km/h) and a top speed to 177.6 mph (285.8 km/h). Braking performance was 60 to 0 mph (97 to 0 km/h) in 119.1 ft (36.3 m) and average fuel economy was 6.9 L/100 km or 41.1 mpg. MCN ranked the 2012 Panigale S with the best rear wheel horsepower to wet weight ratio, 1:2.47, of any bike the magazine had ever tested, as well as the 5th highest rear wheel horsepower, and the 10th highest top speed. The new Superquadro engine is exceptionally over square, with a bore:stroke ratio of 1.84:1. Whereas previous Ducatis had belt-driven overhead cams, this engine's valve-train uses gears and chain. The engine serves as a stressed member, making the Panigale smaller and lighter than a conventionally framed motorcycle. The 1199 is also one of the first production sports motorcycles to feature electronically adjustable suspension. Rebound and compression damping is adjusted electronically while pre-load is still adjusted manually. The 1199's exhaust system and mufflers are underneath the engine, and not beneath the seat as on previous models, such as the 1198 and 1098. Oh, and she's beautiful too! Tamiya? Most of you, oh come on, who am I kidding? All of you will have heard of this company, famous for some of the most exquisitely moulded scale plastic models and their range of 1/12 motorcycles is second to none. Along with the 916, the 900SS, the Desmosidici and the World Superbike winning 888, the 1199 Panigale fits well into the Tamiya range of 1/12 motorcycles, which allows a nice history of the marque to be modelled. Ayrton Senna Special Edition In 2013, Ducati once again released a variant of their top of the range sports bike, this time the 1199 Panigale S Senna, dedicated Formula 1 World Champion, Ayrton Senna. This was the second time that Ducati had recognised the Brazilian driver with the predecessor being based on the 916. That version was released in 1994 and in both instances, net proceeds were donated to the Instituto Ayrton Senna charity. A name unknown to me in the modelling world is Blue Stuff and they have released a very nicely printed set of decals for the Senna bike and these will be used to replicate that version for this build. I'll also be using a few other after market sets, including the Tamiya front fork set that makes a really fantastic job of the front suspension. There are numerous photos of the parts, on and off their runners, available here on the various other WIP threads, so I'll leave this for now as, to be totally honest, I can't wait to start this one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hiya Mark Excellento.... I have one word for you.... Hobbydesign detail set (ok thats 3) Great to see so many Panigale's being built Mad Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hi Steve! This one's going to be OOB, but I've just found two Tamiya Detail-Up sets for the forks in the box (why I' bought two I don't know!) so I'm going to have to buy another Panigale, get that Hobby Design set and do it as a Tricolori! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Ditto on the Hobby Design set! It's detailing porn. Have the set, fork kit and the model sat here waiting to be built. I'm gagging to start it...maybe I should just jump in too? Mine will be factory red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I had my eyeballs opened up a bit today to bikes. I admit, I contemplated the Pocher biggie, but for around £500 I'm not THAT big a bike fan... I'll watch this one with great interest as you may even tempt me to get this kit... Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Oh go on Roy, you know you want to Just think, it'll give you a nice break from those big mega bucks super builds you always do and build a normal run of the mill kit. I might even comment on your build too... (sorry, private joke, going back in my hole now) Mad Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 me again Heres where mine is at the mo Just a bit of motivation to get you started Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Now when I get started and can really concentrate on what I've got on the bench, it's incredible how quickly I can get something together! I've still got a few washes and detail painting to do on the engine and exhaust, but this is one of those kits that really does just fall together, it is quite stunning in its engineering and fit and the parts are beautifully moulded with great detail. There really is not a lot anyone would want to add. Oh, apart from the Hobby Design set! I started with undercoating the wheels and decided that the best way to get the red to really 'pop' was to a.) choose a decent red in the first place and b.) to use a pink undercoat and as the wheels are moulded in black plastic, this was sprayed on top of a white undercoat. All undercoats are from the Tamiya spray can range, decanted into the Iwata airbrush. I'm trying out the Revolution for the first time and this is a great airbrush when covering larger areas. The engine components all went together very quickly with all parts of a similar colour separated out and then methodically painted in groups. This saved a lot of time and after the engine block was complete, a very light wash of dark umber oil paint was applied to allow the details to come to life. Little etched bolt heads were applied to some of the more prominent areas. All paints were Alclad II except the black which was either Tamiya X-18 or Gunze Sangyo Mr. Hobby Flat Black. Here she is with the unpainted swingarm attached to balance the rest of the model, I've not got that far into the build yet! If you look carefully, there is a large sprue gate mark on the exhaust on the upper bend in the lower photo. If you are building this kit and when I build my next one, take care when cutting the part off the sprue. In fact next time I will use a hot scalpel and melt through the sprue about 0.5mm away from the part and then sand the exhaust carefully down. I'm not that worried as it will all be hidden within the bodywork, but it's annoying knowing it's there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Nice builds already! That sprue mark is naughty, guess they thought the cover will hide it? Mark, what Alclad did you use for the pale gold? Don't tell me...Pale Gold perhaps? Don't like the Tamiya metallics, so fancied trying the AK Extreme colours on this; Burnt Exhaust may do it. Besides, my Alclads are so old, my balls have gone sticky...ha ha! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Belt driven cams? Mine has bevel gears... Watching with interest, but the oldies are still prettier...and sound soooo much better! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injidup Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Is it just me or does anyone else not see the photos? Would love to see how this one progresses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Oh go on Roy, you know you want to Just think, it'll give you a nice break from those big mega bucks super builds you always do and build a normal run of the mill kit. I might even comment on your build too... (sorry, private joke, going back in my hole now) Mad Steve I get the joke... Got the Tee shirt, read the thread... Shame it ended up that way. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Shame it ended up that way. Ditto. It was an interesting read and some good points were raised. Anyway, thanks for the comments on this one, it's appreciated and Roy, it's a superb kit! You can can go all out and make it a true replica of the real thing, but out of the box it has stunning detail that suits me for when I want a simple and straight forward build in between the more complicated ones. Here's where I'm at as of this afternoon. A lot more time spent on this one and I've just tacked the front wheel and brakes together for now, the discs need drilling out and painted and detailed, so there a little bit of work to do there, otherwise the engine is pretty much finished. The detilal-up set is superb and contains many small anodised parts that really look good in situ. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Looking really nice Mark. I'm looking forward to seeing the body work. Regards Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Morning Chaps Looking good Mark, Like the Red wheels Mad Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Afternoon gents! Thanks for the kind words, it's almost at the body work stage. What primer for the metallic grey? Grey I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Finally! After a week of very long days at work, I managed to get some time at the bench this afternoon! this kit is flawless. Not my rendition of it, but the base kit. The fit, the engineering, the detail, it is all rather very good indeed! After the Tamiya grey primer dried, I used Zero Paints Grigio Oscurro (or something like that!) anyway, it's the correct grey as specified for the 'Senna Specials' by Zero Paints, who am I to argue? The black was Alclad gloss black undercoat, which gives a deep gloss finish straight from the jar. The tank is still drying at the moment, so I'll attach that tomorrow, but as far as this evening's work goes, this is what she looks like right now. I'm rather chuffed with the aftermarket exhausts; the Akropovich (and Termignoni) decals are included on the Blue Stuff decal sheet and just give the model a little bit of extra interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickd Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Looking good Mark. What's the drying time like on the alclad gloss black ? I'm using enamel as a base coat which takes about a year and a half or so to dry (seems like it) before I overcoat it with alclad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Looks fantastic. Have one in my stash, just waiting on the right time to build it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delayar Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Wow, that really looks sharp! Cheers, Markus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airea Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 I have recently completed this kit, with hobbydesign detail set and tamiya front fork set. Really great kit and your build seems also great. You can see my panigale here: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234999825-ducati-panigale-1199s/#entry2312886 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcoMoto Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I've been watching... Gorgeous work there!! This kit had better make an appearance at my place before the year is out!! Marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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