Flankerman Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Just finished - after it was put aside for a while - the Amodel kit of the elegant Italian Piaggio P-180 'Avanti'..... Two marking options are given in this release - a Spanish-registered charter turboprop EC-LPJ - or an Italian Marina version.... I replaced the ill-fitting clear cabin windows with black decals - printed onto clear decal sheet using my inkjet printer. Because of the decal windows, I left out the fully-detailed cabin interior (which can't be seen cleary even if the clear windows are used). The Avanti is typically Italian - like a flying Ferrari - although I have heard some people say it is ugly??? I think it's gorgeous. Ken PS - Some more photos - plus sprue and build shots.... here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aeronca1121 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Beautiful plane, beautiful model. I have had problems with some a model kits. How was this one ? They do offer a great selection of unique planes. Edited November 21, 2017 by Aeronca1121 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cubs2jets Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Good looking catfish! I had the good fortune to ride in one of the first demonstrators in the early 90's. Surprisingly roomy inside. As fast as the small Cessna Citation jets on half the fuel flow. Unfortunately, the unorthodox look put off buyers. Beautiful job on a challenging model. C2j Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 10 hours ago, Aeronca1121 said: Beautiful plane, beautiful model. I have had problems with some a model kits. How was this one ? They do offer a great selection of unique planes. Typically Amodel - large sprue gates - bigger than the parts themselves in some cases - most small items having to be 'squared up' along the various edges. Nothing that a bit of old-fashioned modeling couldn't fix though. The cabin windows were ill-fitting and not very clear - hence my decal versions. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Cool plane -- nicely done! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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