Aviattic Ansaldo A1 Balilla in 1/32nd Scale

[RAGIII]

Hey guys, I know this has been up in the WNW Annual Speculation thread for a day or two but thought it deserved its own thread! Congrats to Richard, Harry and Ron on working on this AWESOME kit for our Modeling Pleasure.
RAGIII


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[Nigel Jackson]

Indeed Rick, congratulations all round.

Best wishes
Nigel

[Michael Scarborough]

Thanks for starting the new thread, RAG.

This is not my area of expertise so let me ask; when comparing the profiles, there seems to be some commonalities between the Balilla and the SVA5. But, are there enough that an SVA5 might follow from Aviattic or that a conversion set might appear? Or are they just too different?

Thanks for the help!

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

[rhallinger]

Michael:

Going from sketchy memory, I recall that the SVA5 and the Balilla bear a family resemblence, but are substantially diffferent aircraft, with the SVA5 being significantly larger and, I believe, proving better suited to reconnaisance work.  I seem to recall reading that the Balilla was more nimble and maneuverable.  Anyone with mor knowledge please jump in and correct me. 

I would love to see a 1/32 SVA5 kit some day, as well, but will revel in the Balilla for the foreseeable future!

Cheers,

Bob   

[Michael Scarborough]

OK, Bob and Richard....thanks for the feedback. Or, should I say Mille Grazie. When I first decided to get into 1/32 WWI it was partly because of the amazing beauty of these Ansaldo aircraft. To think that one is now definitely in my future is Magnifico!

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

[Steven Robson]

This is just the best news.  Yes, congratulations Richard and Ron and all the other helper elves.

I reckon it’s fantastic that we now have a new WW1 kit manufacturer.  Richard, please plant a great big X on the end of Ron’s nose for me.

Aviattic Rocks!

 

[ALBATROS1234]

wow, that is looking soooo good. i will have to have one. aviattic is here to stay.