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Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« on: August 24, 2017, 05:18:25 AM »
The final gallery of my version of Merian Cooper's 5 from 7th Fighter Squadron (Kościuszko). All made possible thanks to the years-long labour by Richard and his team as well as a small but important contribution from Melius Manu with the corrected decals with the squadron badge. My sincere thanks to all of you for making me so happy with having this lovely model in my collection.
The last touch was the base for which I made use of the reprint (included in the Polish boxing by Aviattic) of Cooper's letter to Marshal Józef Piłsudski offering his services in the war for Polish independence atfer WW1. I decided this letter suitably framed will make for a fine base for this model depicting the aircraft, in which the perilous odissey for Cooper started when he was shot down on July 13th, 1920 and was captured by the reds. He survived only because he managed to conceal the fact he was an American airman from the unit they hated so much. He managed to escape and returned to the unit in 1921.
Enough of words, time for the photos.
























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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2017, 07:15:13 AM »


A beautiful model, imaginatively presented. I learned a bit of history too

Thank you for sharing

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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2017, 07:32:15 AM »
He Prez,nearly as good as one of  your 1/72 build's.Museum Quality!

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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2017, 07:40:43 AM »
Simply first class, what a great model!
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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2017, 08:14:47 AM »
Prze,
    As I said over on your Build Thread absolutely top drawer work, this is a magnificent example of the Scale modellers art!
    I really like your choice of a Base as well........perfect!
Cheers,
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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2017, 08:19:44 AM »
Prze, another of your mini-masterpieces with a history lesson to boot.  Loved the build log and how she turned out.

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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2017, 04:19:20 PM »
Perfect and a bit crazy (but positive) ;)
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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2017, 09:17:29 PM »
Magnificent, Przemo ! It's been a privilege following this build. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Best wishes
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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2017, 11:55:38 PM »
As always I really enjoyed following your build on this one! Your solutions to improving certain parts of this great kit were very creative, especially the rigging! Stunning results to say the least!
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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2017, 02:14:17 AM »
You made a great model.
Congratulations and I am looking forward to a new workshop !

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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2017, 03:00:34 AM »
Another one that looks more 1:1 scale than 1:32. Inspiring work.
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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2017, 08:32:44 AM »
Very nice to see the end result.  Appreciated the build log as well.  It will surely be very helpful when this kit lands on my workbench.  I'll be doing the Italian version.  Thanks for continuing to share your skills with the rest of us.

Rick
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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2017, 01:23:16 PM »
Przemo!  This is my new all time favorite model anywhere, by anyone.  Without a doubt, your finest effort to date.  I love it!
Cheers,
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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2017, 10:30:12 PM »
Wow Prze  :)

That is one extraordinarily beautiful Balilla!

Masterful craftsmanship!

Your choice of base is, as Lance has stated, perfect.

The two combined provide a fine tribute to Captain Cooper.
 
Congratulations on a wonderful result!

cheers   :)



 
 



 

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Re: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla - Merian Cooper (1/32, Aviattic)
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2017, 03:16:36 AM »
Many thanks, everybody, for your overwhelmingly positive reaction to my Balilla. Very much appreciated.
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