[WWI] Ansaldo Balilla interior color question

Dave Calhoun davecww1 at cox.net
Thu May 11 17:54:22 EDT 2006


Hi everyone,
I'm currently working on the karaya ansaldo Balilla kit, and am doing a version flown by the Kouzsco (know I spelled that one wrong!) squadron in Polish service, 1919.  My question concerns the interior color.  I have no access to the Windsock Datafile at this time, but saw the photos from Alberto of the one restored in Italy, which had both the dashboard and side of the cockpit painted white.  My question is as this the standard colors used on all of the ansaldo built Balillas?  All of the models I have seen online show it as natural varnished wood, but I have not been able to find any photos online.  Also the instrument panel (upper panel with gauges) appears dark blue - not sure if it is actually black with the effects of the lighting making it appear blue.  If anyone has any idea of the correct color for the Ansaldos used in Poland (the italian built ones, not the Polish built ones) please chime in!
Thanks,
Dave Calhoun


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