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Offline RAGIII

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2020, 04:18:54 AM »
Simply Stunning engine! Like has been stated the colors are great and the detailing is superb!
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #16 on: December 17, 2020, 11:17:03 PM »
That engine is superb, Mike, looks so real! A great start, Regards, Marc.
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #17 on: December 20, 2020, 11:58:01 PM »
Hi all,
I've been working on the preparation of the fuselage internals.
The fuselage is moulded as a single piece, so has to be worked through the available openings.
The forward bulkhead frame needed to be reduce in width as the front of the fuselage was too wide to fit the photo-etch front frame.
The supplied photo-etch sheet is, to say the least, comprehensive and highly detailed with many tiny components.
Fortunately some parts are also supplied as resin, if you don't want the 'challenge' of building the photo-etch parts.
Fortunately it's not necessary to build the aileron and additional flight controls, as both would be completely hidden under the pilot's seat and can't be seen.
However the engine controls can be seen so need to be built.
The throttle quadrant alone is made up of 15 separate pieces.
This model is definitely not for the photo-etch faint hearted.

Anyway, now it's on to the painting phase,

Mike



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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #18 on: December 21, 2020, 12:38:33 AM »
It may be challenging but the results are worth the effort! That throttle quadrant is unbelievable!
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #19 on: December 21, 2020, 01:10:10 AM »
looking very nice indeed!!!
A little bit jealous as I didn't buy one at the time, had one on pre-order but my finances and skills were not up to it.
But at least we all can enjoy your build!! good luck!!
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #20 on: December 21, 2020, 01:57:24 AM »
Some intricate beautiful work, Mike! Just so nice... Marc
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #21 on: December 21, 2020, 02:21:36 AM »
Great engine, I'm really tempted to tackle my own one.
Ciao
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #22 on: December 21, 2020, 04:00:16 AM »
Quote from: RAGIII on December 21, 2020, 12:38:33 AM
It may be challenging but the results are worth the effort! That throttle quadrant is unbelievable!
RAGIII

I can only agree with this.
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #23 on: December 22, 2020, 10:52:06 PM »
That looks phenomenal!!
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #24 on: December 23, 2020, 01:35:14 AM »
Very nice work, as usual, Mike. And you just reminded me my steps with this kit. Yes, I confirm, there is a lot of PE bits, but just wait for the rigging stations :-) They are truly fun! Wow, it would be lovely to build it again, some time in the future.
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #25 on: December 23, 2020, 09:36:20 AM »
He heh - yes I've seen the rigging anchors  :-\

Hi all,
Just a few progress shots of the internals of the fuselage.
There's still a lot to do yet.
Control rods and some wiring, seat harness, machine guns, engine fit, oil tank, gun synchronisation gear etc.
Also the final finish and weathering.

Mike





 

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #26 on: December 23, 2020, 11:46:41 PM »
Your cockpit looks Brilliant Mike! Beautifully painted and detail work is superb!
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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #27 on: December 24, 2020, 10:36:51 PM »
Great work on the photo etch controls. It looks quite large in the photos but knowing the dimensions one can only assume the hassle that went into building it so accurately.

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #28 on: December 25, 2020, 11:27:27 PM »
Hi all,
Dry fit for the engine and turtle deck,

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Re: 1:32nd scale - Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'
« Reply #29 on: December 26, 2020, 02:58:34 AM »
Lovely interiors work, very realistic.
Ciao
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