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

[lone modeller]

Wholly agree with Rick's last comment: this is turning into a first class model in every way.

Stephen.

[xmald]

Przemek - what can I say what hasn`t been already said - your model is truly superb!
The rigging seems to be a little bit tricky here.
Are you going to weather/ shade or apply the wash over the plywood or is it the final result?

[PrzemoL]

Thanks, Stephen and Filip.

Filip, I am still thinking of adding some dirt around the engine. But I do not want to exaggerate. Only delicate wash, probably. Yet, there is some already, around the PE fittings.

[KrzysiekK]

The rigging constitutes main problem with Balilla's replicas. I had same task in 1:48, but in this case it looks like it should do. So great work!
regards
K

[Adam]

I keep my fingers crossed.
I believe that you can do it with the rigging.

Adam.

[RAGIII]

The work you have done to prepare your rigging is Brilliant as always! I am looking forward to the results.
RAGIII

[Edo]

Being speechless in front of Preze's majesty in building this wonderful plane, I can only add some historical background on the name "Balilla", that maybe, not all of you are aware of.
Balilla, actually was the nikname of Giovanbattista Perasso, born in Genova in 1735 who, at the age of 11, sparked a revolt agains occupaying Austrian forces by throwing a stone to a group of soldiers forcing people to pull a gun from the mud.
Balilla became soon an heroic symbol and was later used in Italian fight for unity in 1800s and still later by Mussolini that gave his name to a paramilitary organization which scope was to teach children (from age 8 to 11) how to be good citizen according to fascist principles (other 'classes' were in place from age 6 to 21).
Ansaldo an industrial construction conglomerate established in 1853 in Genova gave the name Balilla to this little but full of pepper plane.
ciao
edo

[coyotemagic]

Thank you for the background on the name, Edo.  I've often wondered about it.  I just assumed it had something to do with birds.  That is a very cool story.
Cheers,
Bud

[Alpha Delta 210]

Sensational rendition of a type that is unfamiliar to me. I must go off and do some research!

[PrzemoL]

Thank you, everybody. Also special thanks for Edo for the historic background on Balilla. I remembered reading this story some time ago but failed to know all the details, now it will surely remain for a longer time.

Some more progress led me to almost complete this model. Rigging is done - tying the tapes was an experience, their stiffness made it much more complicated than with usual flexible lines. Especially, passing the flying ones through the gap in the parking ones was straining. After some small disasters with lines torn from the plastic bands I finally made it. The rest was much easier - drag lines, aileron pushers, propeller... Now only squadron badges decals are missing. But here I am at mercy of Melius Manu. With this - time for holidays!!! :-)

[aliluke]

Amazing!!!! Bravo. Endless applause - a masterpiece.

Cheers
Alistair

[RAGIII]

Stunningly beautiful! Your rigging obviously worked out perfectly!
RAGIII

[Adam]

You are the master, Przemek. You can solve any problem.

Adam.

[Juan]

Stunningly beautiful! Your rigging obviously worked out perfectly!
RAGIII

Cannot agree more, outstanding.

[PrzemoL]

Thank you for your kind words!