Ansaldo A.1 Balilla Polish (1/32, Aviattic)

[Monty]

Wow, Przemo! This is a great start to this complex but beautifully detailed kit... just the kind of project you tackle so well! That engine is looking great with some really fine wiring, and there's lots of detail going into the controls ... lovely... I'm going to enjoy this! Regards, Marc

[PrzemoL]

Thank you, everybody.

In recent days I have basically completed the interior of the cockpit and engine bay.











Not much needs to be added to all those meticulously prepared bits included in the kit box. I only noticed missing rods and cables from three control gears (throttle, radiator shutters and one more under the throttle - no idea what for it was), hand pump handle and tiny pipes at the fuel selector on the instrument panel.

With the seat, rear fuselage top and the rear engine cowling not much is left to be seen. Even that lovely instrument panel will not be easy to behold, I wonder how the pilot was able to look under that cowl in front of him.









PDF instruction is a fine idea but it has a drawback, for me at least. It requires a computer or a tablet turned on on your desk for frequent reference. I somehow ignored it and it then turned out that the installed machine guns and the throttle control slightly interfere with cabane struts jig. Thus I had to cut some openings in them, luckily I do not need to deinstall anything. Well, care is necessary. It is a complicated kit! (I do not mean to discourage anybody, take it as a hint only)

[igi70]

A great performance in interior cockpit, beautifully worked details wood, seats deserves attention, instruments are completely real,in any case, a great work 

[Juan]

Stunning work so far, will have to break down and get one of these puppies...   

[aliluke]

Stunning interior - very complex but you make it look easy.

You could get that building guide printed so you didn't need a computer at your work bench?

Cheers
Alistair

[steveb]

Beautiful! I love the combination of wood, leather & metal tones.

Steve

[coyotemagic]

Gorgeous cockpit, Przemo!  Looks just like the restoration aircraft. 
Thanks for the heads-up on the jigs.
Cheers,
Bud

[lone modeller]

As others have written the cockpit details are just amazing. What a pity that they will not be very easily seen when the model is completed.

Stephen.

[xmald]

This looks simply stunning Przemo! Is the kit really so good as they say? 
I`m sure the final result will not disappoint us - humble mortals 

[RLWP]

Wow, there's some fun going on here! This is a nice build

Richard

[Jacek]

As always great done !
With respect.
Jacek

[Monty]

Some superb work, Przemo... Lovely, just Lovely.... ATB, Marc

[RAGIII]

Gorgeous cockpit, Przemo!  Looks just like the restoration aircraft. 
Thanks for the heads-up on the jigs.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with Bud! Simply gorgeous work!
RAGIII

[Nigel Jackson]

Magnificent, Przemo! This really is a build to follow.

Best wishes
Nigel

[GAJouette]

 Przemo,
Absolutely a work of Art my old friend. I'll be using this fantastic thread as reference for my own A-1 project very soon as I hear from Richard that mine is on its way to Texas.Thank you very much for your outstanding talent.
Highest Regards
Gregory Jouette