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Title: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 03, 2017, 02:31:46 AM

Hi everyone
 
Here we go. I'm going to do a dual build of the brand new 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballillas, one Italian and one Polish version..........

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/IMG_2336_zpsfbolh9pp.jpg)

Mark

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: Juan on May 03, 2017, 02:34:41 AM

Wow, what a treat and its not even Christmas yet.  This will be at the top of my to watch list.  Looking forward to your dual progress.  :D

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 03, 2017, 02:39:12 AM

Thanks Juan! I've had a chance to really sit down with the kits over the last few days and get to know them, the parts, decals and instructions etc, and I'm really excited to start.

Mark

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: Des on May 03, 2017, 04:01:40 AM

Wonderful news Mark, I'm really looking forward to seeing how these kits go together, I'm waiting in anticipation for your first report.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: coyotemagic on May 03, 2017, 10:02:56 AM

That's awesome, Mark!  Can't wait to follow along.  I've got the Polish version and I'm excited to get started on it as well.

Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: Manni on May 03, 2017, 04:17:42 PM

Wow, Mark! This will be very interesting.
 I will watch.
Manni

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: Ssasho0 on May 03, 2017, 04:58:12 PM

This is going to be interesting and I will be following the dual build :)

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: boggie on May 03, 2017, 05:41:09 PM

That's quite an undertaking Mark!

I will be following with great interest.

cheers  :)

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: RAGIII on May 07, 2017, 11:14:33 PM

Quote from: coyotemagic on May 03, 2017, 10:02:56 AM

That's awesome, Mark!  Can't wait to follow along.  I've got the Polish version and I'm excited to get started on it as well.

Cheers,
Bud

I agree with Bud! Really looking forward to seeing this awesome undertaking
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: RUREDI on May 08, 2017, 01:40:08 AM

Ready, Set, Go!!!!!  I'll be very interested in your progress,

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 08, 2017, 03:50:13 AM

Hello everyone,

Thanks for all of the great comments! I sincerely appreciate the support on this undertaking! First of all, let me apologize for any poor pictures, I'm also using these builds to get better at my picture taking and hope to learn more about my camera.

I separated the engine parts into a container and got all of my drills out...............

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10852_zpsvmdweiui.jpg)

I've also made engine stands out of styrene because there are a lot of small parts and I don't want them laying on their sides at any point......

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10860_zpsbem8qzoo.jpg)

The cylinders.............

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10872a_zps42ndxm2i.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10905a_zpswfylnfka.jpg)

The back of the engine........................

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10853a_zpspbiva4d0.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10857a_zpsj9jli68e.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10891aa_zpspglhlb7o.jpg)

The front of the engine........................

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10865a_zpsxnxhzth0.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10866a_zpswq1ebwhl.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10893a_zps6onqv0u3.jpg)

Dry fitting shows the parts go together EXTREMELY well! Every part has a tab or a locating hole for accuracy. More cleanup and I'll have some more pictures soon.

Thanks!
Mark

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: Juan on May 08, 2017, 05:07:15 AM

Great start Mark, the fun begins.  Looking really good.

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: RAGIII on May 08, 2017, 05:42:13 AM

Excellent stat Mark!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: Des on May 08, 2017, 08:23:42 AM

I will be following along with great interest.

Thank you for the step-by-step building tutorial, this will come in extremely helpful for anyone wanting to build this excellent kit.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: GAJouette on May 08, 2017, 12:17:27 PM

  Mark,
A dual A.1 Ballila build,what an inspiration my old friend. Outstanding progress to date! Count on me following very closely this awesome thread.I have the Italian version here and will likely need all the tips and techniques you have to offer.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: Manni on May 08, 2017, 02:37:20 PM

Outstanding tutorial, thank you for this.
Manni

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 09, 2017, 12:06:03 PM

Thanks everyone, it's very nice to have such great company for the builds!

The engine has some tiny parts that need careful attention. Here is Part I14..............

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/Cockpit%20goodies%20a_zpsjqqn1pn6.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10964a_zps8oh0lutv.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10942a_zpswtkjjbap.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10948a_zpsczmclid8.jpg)

Prepping the Camshaft..................

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10935a_zpshr9ai7ry.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10931a_zps3dc89wct.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10932a_zpszleu6wtf.jpg)

More soon, the engine is actually a nice little kit in itself!

Thanks for looking in,
Mark

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 10, 2017, 03:25:31 AM

A couple more parts to the back of the engine..........................

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10973a_zpso8p4aqhl.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10975a_zpsymr5wyir.jpg)

Mark

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: Des on May 10, 2017, 06:35:39 AM

Great updates Mark, some of the parts look very tiny and I imagine would be fragile.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: RAGIII on May 10, 2017, 07:57:50 AM

Quote from: Des on May 10, 2017, 06:35:39 AM

Great updates Mark, some of the parts look very tiny and I imagine would be fragile.

Des.

I agree on both counts Mark! I am beginning to be a little afraid of my abilities to build this one  :-[
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: GAJouette on May 10, 2017, 02:10:11 PM

I agree on both counts Mark! I am beginning to be a little afraid of my abilities to build this one  :-[
RAGIII
[/quote]

  Rick,
Brother I feel your pain. I have doubts about being able to do this awesome kit justice as well.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: andonio64 on May 10, 2017, 05:27:23 PM

Very interesting and instructive Mark!

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: dr 1 ace on May 11, 2017, 07:57:35 AM

Thanks Mark for leading the way, it will be a help to all of us that have it.

Ed

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 12, 2017, 02:29:48 AM

Thanks for the positive comments everyone, I've cleaned up some more engine parts and will have pictures soon.

Quote from: GAJouette on May 10, 2017, 02:10:11 PM

I agree on both counts Mark! I am beginning to be a little afraid of my abilities to build this one  :-[
RAGIII

  Rick,
Brother I feel your pain. I have doubts about being able to do this awesome kit justice as well.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
[/quote]

The small parts really aren't that bad to deal with at all. Each one is easy to remove from the casting block and each one has a tab for assembly.

Remember that some of them won't even be seen on the final build especially if you go with a full cowling. The back of the engine won't be seen even with the partial cowling.

Mark

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: PrzemoL on May 12, 2017, 05:07:47 AM

Great modelling, Mark. And on the top of it I admire your resolution to prepare another excellent tutorial for those who wish to follow your steps.
Good job!

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 12, 2017, 11:57:47 PM

Thanks so much Prz!

Mark

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: petrov27 on May 13, 2017, 12:26:39 AM

Yes - it is really looking good - and thankya for the presentation as a tutorial - most helpful!!

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 13, 2017, 10:03:05 PM

Thank you Petrov!  :)

Mark

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: guitarlute101 on May 14, 2017, 12:17:58 AM

Hi everyone,

Here's the Manifold assembly...............

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10981a_zpsaqov484u.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10984a_zpsr2ogltj9.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10991a_zpstqvoo2uw.jpg)

(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff140/guitarlute101/Ansaldo%20Balilla/SDC10995a_zpsp5laerk2.jpg)

Thanks for looking in,

Mark

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: Des on May 14, 2017, 06:54:31 AM

A lot of very intricate work going on here but it is looking really good.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: Ronkootje on May 14, 2017, 07:44:56 AM

Looks realy good.

It looks harder then it is guys just take your time and go slow ive made sure every singel part fits.

Ron

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: PrzemoL on May 14, 2017, 05:41:34 PM

Quote from: Ronkootje on May 14, 2017, 07:44:56 AM

Looks realy good.

It looks harder then it is guys just take your time and go slow ive made sure every singel part fits.

Ron

I can only confirm! I have never been building a resin kit with such fine fit. Thanks Ron!

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: RAGIII on May 15, 2017, 12:14:46 AM

Excellent work and tutorial Mark!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: RUREDI on June 03, 2017, 07:49:20 PM

Another Balilla build!  The more the better.  Will be watching.

Rick

Title: Re: 1/32 Aviattic Ansaldo A.1 Ballila Dual Build
Post by: Juan on June 04, 2017, 02:36:03 AM

Looking good.  That engine is a kit onto itself with all the detail.