Ansaldo A1 Balilla - DIY 1/33

[matt77]

Thanks to everyone

As for the wings, I have chosen to print on a paper brochure (160 gr / sqm), all this to simulate the translucent and resin fabric of this aircraft Ansaldo.


I hope I have well simulated the contrast between wings and fuselage, which was in plywood painted with copal resin.

Unfortunately, this brochure paper fades the intensity of black on the emblem.


matt77

[Rata]

You have chosen wisely matt77. Really looks the part.

[MichaelS]

Originally Posted by matt77

Thanks to everyone

As for the wings, I have chosen to print on a paper brochure (160 gr / sqm), all this to simulate the translucent and resin fabric of this aircraft Ansaldo.
Attachment 356663Attachment 356664

I hope I have well simulated the contrast between wings and fuselage, which was in plywood painted with copal resin.

Unfortunately, this brochure paper fades the intensity of black on the emblem.


matt77

Sorry don't understand. The wings on the real bird were translucent resin?

[matt77]

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Sorry don't understand. The wings on the real bird were translucent resin?

Yes MichaelS, look here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_dope.

In Italy the Macchi.Hanriot HD.1, Savoia Pomilio SP.3, Ansaldo SVA* and Caproni Ca3, among others, had lacquered fabric wings.

Regards, Matt77

[Rata]

Originally Posted by MichaelS

Sorry don't understand. The wings on the real bird were translucent resin?

Dope. Not you MS, the stuff they put on fabric aircraft.

[matt77]

God help me!!



matt77

[MichaelS]

Looks good. Nearing this task with my 1/33 BeBe.

[Tonino]

WOW! You're putting together a real beauty!!!!
How did you obtain that wing surface? It seems to have all the ribs inside...

[matt77]

Originally Posted by Tonino

WOW! You're putting together a real beauty!!!!
How did you obtain that wing surface? It seems to have all the ribs inside...

Ciao Tonino,
no ribs,
I worked in relief on the hidden face.

matt77

[matt77]

The wheel is composed of 20 spokes on each side, in parallel pairs.

I therefore thought to build this tool:


.... in which the aluminum wire can be tensioned:


below I placed the first ring, then, after putting the glue, I put the second ring, and I pressed hard,


I cut the surplus aluminum wire:


then I made the other side:


soon....,
matt77