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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Mike Norris on February 03, 2021, 07:47:09 AM

Title: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: Mike Norris on February 03, 2021, 07:47:09 AM

Hi all,
The Ansaldo A.1 ‘Balilla’, Serial No:16558 of pilot Tenente Leopoldo Eleuteri of No:70a Squadriglia, operating from Gazzo Padovano during the September of 1918.
The forum build log is here:
https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=11729.0

As usual I've uploaded my PDF and bookmarked build log to Gallery 3 on my site (link below).
Thanks for your support and comments throughout this build,

Mike


(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla3.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla4.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla5.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla6.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla7.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla8.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla9.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla10.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla11.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla12.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla13.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla14.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/ANSALDO-BALILLA/shots800/balilla15.jpg)

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: RAGIII on February 03, 2021, 08:09:31 AM

Outstanding work in all Aspects Mike! Your solution to the filled wires is something I "May" have to try  8) Beautiful results!!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: macsporran on February 03, 2021, 08:38:09 AM

Superb model, Mike.
Fully justifies investing in such an expensive kit.
Your wrapped rigging is exceptional, I will have to have a look at your build log to see how you achieved that.
Sandy

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: Radarman on February 03, 2021, 09:21:13 AM

A great tribute to a beautiful aircraft.

                                           Kevin

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: Alexis on February 03, 2021, 09:55:51 AM

Beautifully done Mike  :)


Alexis

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: lcarroll on February 03, 2021, 01:27:22 PM

Mike,
     I'm running out of superlatives to describe your work , so I'll go with a one word summary of my impressions ........ magnificent!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: gbrivio on February 03, 2021, 05:01:45 PM

I borrow Lance's comment: Magnificent!
Ciao
Giuseppe

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: kensar on February 04, 2021, 03:56:21 AM

Outstanding work, Mike.  Great detail and I can just see the guy looking at the plane trying to figure out something.
So, this is where digital camouflage came from.

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: PrzemoL on February 04, 2021, 07:04:13 AM

Spectacular. Easily the best Balilla I have ever seen!

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: gedmundson on February 04, 2021, 07:59:05 AM

Mike - your model is magnificent. Truly unique and so well built and painted.
Cheers,
Gary

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: FokkerFodder on February 04, 2021, 05:29:02 PM

Brilliant work on an obviously complex model - which I have but have been too scared to start! Your rigging is a real highlight. Cheers Matt

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: Mike Norris on February 05, 2021, 08:55:48 AM

Thanks everyone - much appreciated.
Especially given those 'Balilla's' already built here on the form, including award winning models,

Mike

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: dr 1 ace on February 05, 2021, 09:48:45 AM

Ditto all the above comments !!

Ed

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: mgunns on February 05, 2021, 12:54:27 PM

Looks pretty dag nab spiffy!  The use of parchment paper is a great idea and I will employ on my Nie.28.  The engine is a work of art, you have captured the burnt metal look of the exhaust quite nicely,  Just a real feast for the eyes.  A hearty Bravo Zulu.

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: Fvdm on February 07, 2021, 08:52:01 AM

Outstanding work Mike!

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: ermeio on February 07, 2021, 10:47:03 PM

it is a Masterpiece!
really outstanding. You did justice to the great aviattic kit.
er me

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: Monty on February 09, 2021, 04:53:42 AM

These are very special photographs of an amazing build, Mike! I enjoyed the thread a lot, and the final result just displays your talent beautifully! Regards, Marc.

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: AndRoby67 on February 15, 2021, 05:51:12 AM

Hi Mike!
Thumbs up on all aspects of your building!
A good kit updated to a masterpiece.
Cheers!
Roberto

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
Post by: fredjocko on February 19, 2021, 10:46:03 PM

That looks fantastic!