sandbagger Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) Hi all, The flying and landing wire inserts are finished - brush painted 'Tamiya' Sky Grey (XF19) and dusted with Earth pigments. The ailerons are fitted and at the correct angles to match the control column position. Aileron control rods fitted to the the operating levers in the upper wing, which again are at the correct angles to match the ailerons. Windscreen fitted. I discarded the supplied acetate transparencies and used 'Microscale' Krystal Clear solution (basically refined PVA adhesive). I also noticed many 'Balilla's' were fitted with a forward facing pipe in the fuel tank in the upper wing, so that's been fitted also. So now it's onto the last two jobs - landing gear and propeller, Mike Edited January 30, 2021 by sandbagger Landrotten Highlander, LSP_Kevin, kensar and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I can only imagine what a challenging task that was Mike. You must have the patience of a saint and the dexterity of a surgeon. Bravo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Hi all, Landing gear fitted. Bracing wires are 0.12 mm diameter mono-filament with 1:48th scale 'GasPatch' turnbuckles. Rigging tubes are 0.4 mm and 0.5 mm diameter blackened brass. Weathering is 'Flory Models' pigment and 'Tamiya' Weathering Master Set A (Mud). Now onto the propeller, Mike Derek B, Landrotten Highlander, geedubelyer and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Hi all, The final part of the aircraft build is the propeller. Airbrushed with a 70/30 mix of 'Tamiya' Flat Red (XF7) and Hull Red (XF9) to represent the dark finish needed. A sealing coat of 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC-311) was airbrushed over the propeller. Propeller bosses brush painted with 'Mr. Colour' Stainless Steel (213), then washed with 'AK Interactive' Kerosene (3029). Finally the edges were lightly sponged with 'Tamiya' Weathering Master Set D (Oil Stain). So, now onto the figures, Mike Troy Molitor, Landrotten Highlander, Derek B and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Awesome job on the rigging infills Mike, well done and thank you for sharing the process. I have both this kit and the N28 in the stash so will be putting the info to good use. Have you ever thought of contacting Kevin Futter about producing some EBooks over at KLP? Regards, Pete in RI LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 I've been approached by publishers before but quite frankly, that's a job and I model for pleasure and the challenge, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbagger Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 Hi all, The Ansaldo A.1 ‘Balilla’ is finished and up in the Ready for Inspection page. Thanks for your support and comments throughout this build, Mike Landrotten Highlander, geedubelyer, Troy Molitor and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geedubelyer Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Congratulations on finishing this absolute gem Mike. Can't wait to nip over to RFI and have a peep. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 On 2/3/2021 at 8:49 AM, sandbagger said: I've been approached by publishers before but quite frankly, that's a job and I model for pleasure and the challenge, Mike It's actually a lot less work than you might imagine! Kev Troy Molitor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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