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Title: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: coyotemagic on December 05, 2017, 09:50:15 AM: This is the latest release from Fly and as soon as I saw it, I knew I had to build it. I wanted something with a dark wood fuselage, weird shapes and cdl wings and this fills the bill. It's also perfect as a warm up for the excellent Aviattic Balilla and I'll be using Aviattic decals for the wood and the fabric.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2017-11-28%2011.53.14_zpsswu0dggy.jpg)

I've decided to do mine in Polish markings. Przemo tells me that the Polish Airforce operated only one SVA9 and that was a trainer. I think I'll stick a gun on mine just 'cause it looks cool.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2017-11-28%2011.53.47_zpsgwsjvpme.jpg)

This is really a simple kit, so it's going together quickly. The instrument panel was a little crude with embossed instruments, so I filed them off and added my own.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2017-11-28%2012.16.26_zpsecrrerg7.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2017-11-28%2012.15.59_zps5pnxidea.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2017-12-01%2013.16.36_zps7f8ezsyp.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2017-12-01%2013.16.54_zpsojgswaod.jpg)

All closed up and ready for clear gloss, then the wood grain decals.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2017-12-03%2016.20.59_zpsoorqe3rv.jpg)

Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Alexis on December 05, 2017, 10:22:52 AM: Cool subject Bud and by the looks of it you are off to a wonderful start so far :)

Terri
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Juan on December 05, 2017, 11:08:15 AM: Quote from: Terri on December 05, 2017, 10:22:52 AM
Cool subject Bud and by the looks of it you are off to a wonderful start so far :)

Terri

Agree completely with Terri, great subject and start.
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: TobyCoulson on December 05, 2017, 11:17:20 AM: Fantastic work on the IPs. The grain is very effective elsewhere too.
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Manni on December 05, 2017, 05:34:02 PM: Great work, Bud.
The woodgrain is very good and the new dashboard looks just wonderful.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: RAGIII on December 06, 2017, 01:34:54 AM: Outstanding start Amigo! The Instrument panels are awesome and the wood grain is excellent as always!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Bughunter on December 06, 2017, 02:04:47 AM: Bud, what a great start! I like the wood grain and the panels.
I will keep an eye on your build, because one day I want to build the SVA5 of my stash.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: lcarroll on December 06, 2017, 02:33:46 AM: Very nice start Bud, the instruments are superb and the "woodwork" excellent. Not a real common subject but a graceful airframe, I'll enjoy following this one.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: dr 1 ace on December 06, 2017, 05:04:13 AM: Another one to look forward to Amigo.

Ed
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: lone modeller on December 06, 2017, 05:09:10 AM: Great start Bud. Those instrument panels look wonderful: where did you get the bezels and other bits from? Aftermarket I assume.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: xan on December 06, 2017, 06:48:54 AM: Very exiting start Bud, i have the early version box and will folllow your mount very closely!
Xan
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: PrzemoL on December 06, 2017, 07:58:13 AM: Great to see this one started, Bud!

Excellent work on the instrument panel. I am sure it is just the first step leading to the amazing final result. Will be watching it with great interest!
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: coyotemagic on December 29, 2017, 07:15:45 AM: Thank you, my friends! Now that Christmas is over, I can get back on this in earnest.
The Instruments are decals from Airscale and the bezels are from Aeroclub. For the fuselage exterior, I am using Aviattic dark woodgrain on clear film and for the wings and tail surfaces, I'm using Aviattic RFC light cdl on clear film.
Decal on the right, no decal on the left. The difference is more subtle in the photo than in reality.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2017-12-12%2016.29.16_zpsddyjncu0.jpg)

The tail is nearly completed.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2017-12-21%2011.32.30_zpszm2hrpur.jpg)

Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: PrzemoL on December 29, 2017, 09:44:00 AM: Lovely, Bud. And it is so touching to see Polish markings on a kit built by you! Again. :)
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: bobs_buckles on December 29, 2017, 05:47:35 PM: Shaping up beautifully, Bud. ;)
Another winner in the stable and no mistake.

vB
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Dirigible-Al on December 30, 2017, 12:33:42 AM: Hi Bud
I was not aware of this kit, I would have to say though that if I saw any plane with 'Fray Bentos' written on the side - that would be going on my plane regardless of what else was on it. I am sure as always this will be another one to be jealous of.
Alan.
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: RAGIII on December 30, 2017, 12:54:20 AM: Outstanding to date as expected. The Light CDL decals and wood grain decals look awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Juan on December 30, 2017, 01:53:10 AM: Outstanding looking progress, looking forward to more... :D
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Borsos on December 30, 2017, 08:48:17 AM: Another very promising start on your workbench. That really looks like another beauty. Is there a WWI plane you did not build yet in your life, Bud? ;)
Andreas
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: mgunns on December 30, 2017, 03:28:17 PM: You sure know how to pick 'em Bud. Instruments are great, as is wood work. The CDL decal looks pretty darned good as well. I like the way it looks, I am impressed with it on the wing and the tail surfaces. I may have to try it on one of my builds.
I too will be following along on this one.
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Bughunter on January 02, 2018, 04:58:21 PM: Bud, this CDL looks damn good! Do use the 1/32 scale variant or is there also CDL in scale 1/48?

Thanks,
Frank
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: gbrivio on January 02, 2018, 07:48:15 PM: I agree with all the above comments: a great start and it's going to be an excellent model. Very well done.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: coyotemagic on January 15, 2018, 04:00:55 PM: Again, I apologize for my late response. Life's been hectic lately. Fun, but hectic. Thank you all for such kind comments.
Quote from: Borsos on December 30, 2017, 08:48:17 AM
Another very promising start on your workbench. That really looks like another beauty. Is there a WWI plane you did not build yet in your life, Bud? ;)
Andreas
Oh, so many, Andreas! I'm embarrassed to say, I've yet to build a SPAD, Albatros D.III or D.V, a Salmson, an AEG or even an SE5a! The shame of it!
Quote from: Bughunter on January 02, 2018, 04:58:21 PM
Bud, this CDL looks damn good! Do use the 1/32 scale variant or is there also CDL in scale 1/48?

Thanks,
Frank
I use the 1/32 scale offering, Frank. So far, there is no 1/48 scale CDL sheet. I'm sure someday someone will call me on it and tell me it's out of scale, but I okay with it.

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2018-01-13%2015.59.52_zpsy4icgczn.jpg)

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2018-01-13%2015.59.17_zpsg433zkml.jpg)

Rigging commences tomorrow. The sooner I get this one done, the sooner I can start on the Ninak Carol bought me for Christmas 9 years ago and the first WNW kit in my stash. It's about damned time.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Manni on January 15, 2018, 04:36:05 PM: Top work, Bud!
The through shining ribs and the markings look great, perfect build.
Bye,
Manni
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: lcarroll on January 16, 2018, 12:28:07 AM: Bud,
Your CDL is superb! I've used it in the past and really like the effect but I struggle with the joins and "overlap/underlap" challenges. Did you use the white backed version for the under surfaces? I'd be interested in any hints/thoughts you may have on that and also a comment on how you dealt with trimming the scalloped trailing edges, they are flawless!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: dr 1 ace on January 16, 2018, 06:24:36 AM: Looking good Amigo !!

Ed
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: RAGIII on January 16, 2018, 09:05:32 AM: Quote from: dr 1 ace on January 16, 2018, 06:24:36 AM
Looking good Amigo !!

Ed

I agree with our Amigos understatement Bud! Beautiful work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: coyotemagic on January 16, 2018, 09:35:14 AM: Thank you, Manni, Lance, Ed and Rick! You guys are way too kind.
In answer to your questions, Lance, I used the clear version, top and bottom and for all of the edges I used this:
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2018-01-15%2015.45.40_zpsotswkbmc.jpg)

This stuff is fantastic. It completely melts away any raw edges and helps the decal to adhere at the edges. Makes for a very smooth finish. Not my invention, it was recommended by Richard and a few other modelers in an earlier discussion on the topic.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Mike Vice on January 18, 2018, 02:54:44 PM: No, Bud, your first WNW kit is going to be an R.E.8, REMEMBER?!?!
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Gisbod on January 18, 2018, 08:15:42 PM: Love it Bud!

Guy
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Softscience on January 18, 2018, 11:19:31 PM: Wow! Beautiful!

Can you tell this newcomer to Great War modeling, what the CDL decals you're talking about are? Is it the rib tapes? I don't really see much difference in the one photo of a decaled and undecaled wings.
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: UFAG on January 19, 2018, 12:13:46 AM: Oh, this is so nice..!!
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: Borsos on January 19, 2018, 11:53:56 PM: I am absolutely shocked, Bud. No SPAD yet?! ;D
Anyway, that one again turns into a wonderful model, I really love it. Can't wait to see her on her wheels.
Best regards
Andreas
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: lone modeller on January 20, 2018, 06:01:22 AM: I have only just caught up Bud - you being away for so long etc. My that looks good. I would not have expected any less from you but you always produce the very best, and you are doing so again.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: coyotemagic on January 22, 2018, 06:19:30 AM: Thanks, Guys! I really appreciate the support.
She's finally finished. More photos will be found in the completed section.

(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Ansaldo%20SVA9/2018-01-21%2011.40.07_zpsqdhb3h0u.jpg)

Quote from: Softscience on January 18, 2018, 11:19:31 PM
Can you tell this newcomer to Great War modeling, what the CDL decals you're talking about are? Is it the rib tapes? I don't really see much difference in the one photo of a decaled and undecaled wings.
I used the Aviattic RAF CDL Light on clear paper. https://www.aviattic.co.uk/linen-effect-decals.html You're right. There is very little difference in the photos. It's much greater in reality. The impression of rib tapes was done with brown pastels prior to applying the decals.

Cheers,

Bud
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: RAGIII on January 22, 2018, 06:22:30 AM: Outstanding work Amigo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: dr 1 ace on January 22, 2018, 06:33:49 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on January 22, 2018, 06:22:30 AM
Outstanding work Amigo!
RAGIII

Ditto Amigo !!

Ed
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: lcarroll on January 22, 2018, 06:43:32 AM: Another beauty from your prolific bench Bud! I'll be watching for the Completed Models full photo spread.
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Next up, 1/48 Ansaldo SVA9 from Fly
Post by: coyotemagic on January 22, 2018, 06:51:32 AM: Thank you, my friends!
Cheers,
Bud