As many will know, Richard Andrews and Ron Kootje have been slaving away for what must be two years or more, painstakingly developing the parts for this wonderful kit, which is now very close to release.
We have also been working with Aviattic to research and design the decal choices for the two boxings. It has been a challenging project which has absorbed a lot of time and effort – not least because Richard is so committed to getting every detail as precisely accurate as possible. I am delighted to say that, with the decal and profile design work now finally completed, Richard has asked me to announce the forthcoming marking options here and also on our own website. It has been a real honour to be involved in such a brilliant project - it fully deserves your support!
The two kit boxings will be:
ATTKIT006 Ansaldo A.1 Balilla for the Italian markings (including the Balilla flown in the USA by Captain Eddie Rickenbaker)
ATTKIT007 Ansaldo A.1 (Post World War 1) for six Polish and one Mexican Balillas.
ATTKIT006Decal sheet:
Note that the George and dragon painting for options 1 & 2 will be supplied as a litho printed overlays for the silk screen printed shield and ribbon decals shown here. Option 1 carried the painting on the right side of the fuselage only and on each lower wing upper surface, whereas option 2 carried the artwork on the fuselage side only.
The seven options:
ATTKIT007Decal sheet:
The seven options:
Pre-orders for the first batch of kits (being reserved fast!) can be made at the Aviattic website:
http://www.aviattic.co.uk/balilla.htmlI or Richard will try to answer any queries you may have....
Rowan
