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Offline Mike Norris

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1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« 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,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #1 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!!
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Offline macsporran

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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #2 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.
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Offline Radarman

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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2021, 09:21:13 AM »
A great tribute to a beautiful aircraft.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2021, 09:55:51 AM »
Beautifully done Mike  :)


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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #5 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,
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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2021, 05:01:45 PM »
I borrow Lance's comment: Magnificent!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #8 on: February 04, 2021, 07:04:13 AM »
Spectacular. Easily the best Balilla I have ever seen!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #9 on: February 04, 2021, 07:59:05 AM »
Mike - your model is magnificent. Truly unique and so well built and painted.
Cheers,
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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #10 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
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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #11 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,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #12 on: February 05, 2021, 09:48:45 AM »
Ditto all the above comments !!

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Offline mgunns

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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #13 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.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Ansaldo A.1 'Balilla'.
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2021, 08:52:01 AM »
Outstanding work Mike!
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