Matthew’s Duck Challenge: Tamiya Panigale S 1199

[Twokidsnosleep]

Thanks everybody for looking and comments

I got some carbon fiber done last night after work
1/12 Scale Motorsports weave, nice stuff.

Usually a dream to work with; warm water, Ultimate decal solutions and a hairdryer usually conform everything. These shapes are difficult to deal with.
Usually I can find a spot to do a seam, but tried both fender surfaces as one piece...meh got folds. Tried both twice.
Not happy with them yet so no photos. I may have to just deal with a couple wrinkles and move on

I'm trying to do the front fender as well, Scott. Frustrating!! Have ripped it off twice and then another didn't even get the brush out as it was just completely wrong.

I'm definitely learning how to NOT do it.

Ya it has a weird shape I suppose.
The back fender went down a bit easier than the front.Absolute bugger.
I have tweaked my back this afternoon at work and haven’t gone to the model room to see how it finished off.

Personally for my tastes, I consider my 1/12 CF a bit too ‘course’ for this bike....in future I would use a 1/20 scale as I like a finer look to my CF. Personal taste

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Ok a sore back carbon fiber exposé
It is done and rear fender is glued on. Acceptable, but not perfect.

[barryf1fan]

Man!! That is coming along nicely! Looks great, and the CF detail is looking smokin' !!

I'm giving myself the night off - fought with it again last night before I got frustrated and had to walk away.
[have ordered more SMS carbon fiber decal sheets. ]

Are you doing the Martini livery on yours, the white and blue one??
I'm sure you've guessed by now (if you care) that I'm trying to do mine in CF.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Man!! That is coming along nicely! Looks great, and the CF detail is looking smokin' !!

I'm giving myself the night off - fought with it again last night before I got frustrated and had to walk away.
[have ordered more SMS carbon fiber decal sheets. ]

Are you doing the Martini livery on yours, the white and blue one??
I'm sure you've guessed by now (if you care) that I'm trying to do mine in CF.

This one is going yellow white
I have another kit for the Martini
My CF has wrinkles and is not perfect, but I have done the fenders twice and will waste no more material or time on them
Hardest CF I have done

[Hawkmoon]

Nice work on the C/F and looking good

Have you noticed with the newer decals that have clear parts in them to show the base color underneath like C/F or the wood type have less flexibility in them than say you normal kit decals. Both like to lay flat but resist kicking and screaming when they hit a curve or even just an edge lots of fettling needed with strong decal solutions to get them down.

And last of all its going on a treat but that bit needs going over so you give it some attention and the whole decal moves start again time if it cant be saved

[Stokesy44]

Looks amazing. Stunning detail work

[jchrisf]

that's a beauty.. I thought that carbon fiber was chrome at first glance. Nice choice.

[Twokidsnosleep]

that's a beauty.. I thought that carbon fiber was chrome at first glance. Nice choice.

Oh yeah that is pretty shiny front fender...it is strategic photography so you don't see the wrinkles

Looks amazing. Stunning detail work

I know these aren't your cup of tea, but thanks for looking and commenting

[Twokidsnosleep]

Nice work on the C/F and looking good

Have you noticed with the newer decals that have clear parts in them to show the base color underneath like C/F or the wood type have less flexibility in them than say you normal kit decals. Both like to lay flat but resist kicking and screaming when they hit a curve or even just an edge lots of fettling needed with strong decal solutions to get them down.

And last of all its going on a treat but that bit needs going over so you give it some attention and the whole decal moves start again time if it cant be saved

I love doing CF decals and usually have had good luck with them...but yes they are a bit fragile
The extra strong Ultimate solution is really good at bending them into shape, you just can't manhandle the decal after you get the solution on it or you will muff it up as it makes the decal very soft...some very quickly and some it will destroy.
I beat the snot out of these CF's to try and get them to form.

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Front forks painted and added
Decanted TS-21 gold and a lighter ‘champagne gold’ for lower portion

[Stokesy44]

Just trying to put some scale perspective on what I'm looking at. Saw it was 1/12, its an awesome looking beast, it looks like its got real weight to it. Cracking work so far.

And you're right, cars and bikes are not my thing but its always good to follow ones idols/mates/raconteurs/dafties!

[Stokesy44]

Also, does the kit come with the rider? I never seem to see these kits built with the pilot in the seat.

[Kevthemodeller]

Some superb detail work there Scott, all coming along very nicely

[jchrisf]

Love how that gold pops!

[digger303]

Awesome work, don't know how you manage the Carbon fibre it all looks so seamless.
Love the jig, holds it so steady while working on it and frees up a hand.

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Sunday’s worth of sore back modelling
Putting on the side supports that cover all the engine detail







I had some black screws used instead of the silver ones. Very inexpensive from Amazon, good to have around





Painting this guy for my door while I waited for glue and paint dry



C’est tout pour maintenant

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Also, does the kit come with the rider? I never seem to see these kits built with the pilot in the seat.

Hi, missed your posts
Tamiya does have some rider figures, haven’t done one . Might have to try someday

[Twokidsnosleep]

Some superb detail work there Scott, all coming along very nicely

Cheers mate

[Twokidsnosleep]

Love how that gold pops!

Thanks
Decanted TS -21 gold is just a marvellous paint

[barryf1fan]

Dang!!! Lookin' good man!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Dang!!! Lookin' good man!

Barry buddy
Lots of work, but fun and a great Tamiya Kit

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Morning light is better today, so some close detail shots of the wiring on the side covers...won’t see these again with fairings screwed on





Speaking of fairing attatchments, think I will try a removable magnetized method instead of screws
I have these small pico rare earth metal magnets to try

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Great photo resource for the Panigale...just found it
https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model ... e%2012.htm

[jchrisf]

Holy smokes.. that detail is amazing! Nice smooth paint too.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Holy smokes.. that detail is amazing! Nice smooth paint too.

thank you

[Stokesy44]

What's the wiring for, are you lighting it?

[barryf1fan]

What's the wiring for, are you lighting it?

[Twokidsnosleep]

What's the wiring for, are you lighting it?

Exactly
Why you put mud on a tank or stains on a plane ?

[digger303]

Masterful detail and a lovely finish

[Stokesy44]

What's the wiring for, are you lighting it?

Exactly
Why you put mud on a tank or stains on a plane ?

Err, excuse me but it’s a legit question. I know nothing about bike kits and wondered what it was for. I though it was some sort of wiring kit for the main headlight maybe or is it like that on the real thing? I’m not asking why you bothered to do it.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Exactly
Why you put mud on a tank or stains on a plane ?

Err, excuse me but it’s a legit question. I know nothing about bike kits and wondered what it was for. I though it was some sort of wiring kit for the main headlight maybe or is it like that on the real thing? I’m not asking why you bothered to do it.

No, not going to light up this one with LED’s or anything if that is what you were thinking
It is the wiring harness of the real bike to add realism
If I fooled you with real looking wires, well then job done

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Progress on the magnetized fairing attachments.



Bit more work than expected, of course, as the little pico magnet at the top near the handle bars couldn’t support the fairing weight very well. So I added the stronger small silver bar magnet in between...deduced as I was struggling to keep the little pico buggers off the bar magnet. Then the lightbulb went off to use it in between

Red arrows show the magnet locations





Held in place by CA glue with kicker.

[barryf1fan]

Exactly
Why you put mud on a tank or stains on a plane ?

Err, excuse me but it’s a legit question. I know nothing about bike kits and wondered what it was for. I though it was some sort of wiring kit for the main headlight maybe or is it like that on the real thing? I’m not asking why you bothered to do it.

No worries man!! I was just goofin'. I post a meme or gif as soon as I can. Every time.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Exactly
Why you put mud on a tank or stains on a plane ?

Err, excuse me but it’s a legit question. I know nothing about bike kits and wondered what it was for. I though it was some sort of wiring kit for the main headlight maybe or is it like that on the real thing? I’m not asking why you bothered to do it.

No worries man!! I was just goofin'. I post a meme or gif as soon as I can. Every time.

Goofing is what we do, period

[Hawkmoon]

All looking good and nice work Scott

[Stokesy44]

Nice work on the magnets. Great to be able to have the on/off option without any messing around. Tamiya do a similar thing on their new 1/32 WW2 aircraft kits. Tiny magnets on the inside of the engine covers and even on the little fairings on the undercarriage so you can screw in the undercarriage and drop the little covers on around the oleo legs.

Beautiful work, what scheme are you going for?

[Twokidsnosleep]

Nice work on the magnets. Great to be able to have the on/off option without any messing around. Tamiya do a similar thing on their new 1/32 WW2 aircraft kits. Tiny magnets on the inside of the engine covers and even on the little fairings on the undercarriage so you can screw in the undercarriage and drop the little covers on around the oleo legs.

Beautiful work, what scheme are you going for?

I like using the rare earth magnets and these little guys are great...but buggers to manipulate.
Anything metal and boom off they go. It is so easy to lose them.
With the nice kit detail I think Tamiya would be smart to incorporate removable magnetic fairings for sure into their motorcycle kits.
My scheme plan is yellow/white

[Twokidsnosleep]

All looking good and nice work Scott

Cheers Hawk

[digger303]

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right back at ya

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I got the side fairings’ magnets dialed in and they click into place with decent retention
Three small magnets inside each fairing


Then they click to the larger bar magnet by the handle bars and lower pico magnet





plus join at the bottom front to two of the pico magnets


Just as I was patting my back, I realized that the front nose cowl would also screw into where I put the bar magnets
So I will have to notch these out to let it just slide in

...which it will as I adjusted the magnets to allow it

[Hawkmoon]

Yh I did wonder when that penny was going to drop but I thought nah he has already thought of that lol

[Stokesy44]

That's a beautiful looking paint scheme. Shows the bike off without being overdone with tons of sponsorship

[Kevthemodeller]

Lovely detail magnet work there Scott

[barryf1fan]

Looks great, Scott (Great Scott! - sorry... ) I've tried to order those magnets for about 3 months now. With the 'Rona, I guess everybody got some but me.

This is gonna be great when painted up - can't wait to see yours buttoned up!

[digger303]

Nice build and modifications getting it all matched up.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Yh I did wonder when that penny was going to drop but I thought nah he has already thought of that lol

Usually I have it all in paint, decals and clear before realizing I have to hack away something I forgot or didn’t expect
I am trying to have some forethought here and get it done before any primer

[Twokidsnosleep]

Looks great, Scott (Great Scott! - sorry... ) I've tried to order those magnets for about 3 months now. With the 'Rona, I guess everybody got some but me.

This is gonna be great when painted up - can't wait to see yours buttoned up!

thanks
Magnets were inexpensive and easy to get before coronavirus
When you can get them, I suggest an assortment of sizes and shapes so they cover more bases for your builds

[Twokidsnosleep]

That's a beautiful looking paint scheme. Shows the bike off without being overdone with tons of sponsorship

Nice build and modifications getting it all matched up.

Lovely detail magnet work there Scott

Thanks to all you guys for looking and commenting

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Alrighty I got the a windshield fairing cut, trimmed and fitting decently.
Here she is with all front fairings on in bare white styrene





As I research this bike to add some wires and stuff, you get to reading....
Ducati put the rear suspension arms and spring to the LHS Of the bike, thus creating room so they could pivot the ‘v’s’ of the engine heads more toward the rear wheel. This gave a better balance and slightly lower center of gravity to the bike. Most sport bikes have the spring and rear suspension in the middle, right in front of the rear wheel so the engine v’s are rotated more forward as there is no space. Interesting engineering
Then the Italian flair for design and you have a lovely beast