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. 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearmatt Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 27 minutes ago, Flankerman said: think it's gorgeous. Think so too. Great job you did on this one. And the black decals are doing just fine - very good solution. Cheers b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Well done Ken. One day this must sand on my shelve too, next to Starship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Very nice build of a different subject👍 ... Its not ugly for sure its got clean lines. I would call it different enough that some cant see its good looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Pin said: One day this must sand on my shelve too, next to Starship You just reminded me Pin.... I also built the Beech Starship....... Interesting stats....... Starship.... 6 passengers + 2 crew, max speed 385mph, range 1,742 miles - all composite Avanti... 7-9 passengers + 1 crew, max speed 460mph, range 1,738 miles - all metal 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 very nice! one of the most underrated aircrafts today, performance wise. But on the other hand, noisy as hell... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin1967 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 A beautiful aircraft and a wonderful build How I like to see AModel kits built, their not difficult, just need a bit more TLC and some experience using model filler and sanding (I know from experience and have built a couple of AModel kits), although their newer kits do seem to be getting better. Keep your fantastic builds coming Sir ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Lovely work, I used to enjoy seeing the RSV of the Italian Air Force displaying at Fairford. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Nice model of beautiful subject. Avanti flies frequently above my head - two of them are in use as medical transport machines in Poland. It has very unique sound - onece you hear her you need to have to look on her elegant shapes in air... Cheers J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Lovely work as ever Ken. Good to briefly see you at Telford too. Just a note though, you might not be fussed... the Italian Marina Avanti's have a longish aerial out the back... you could still add it without damaging the model, not sure if you are aware of this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 35 minutes ago, Radleigh said: the Italian Marina Avanti's have a longish aerial out the back Hi Radders, Great to meet up with you too............ Re the aerial - I was going to add it - but studying internet photos showed that some aircraft had the aerial - while others didn't. I wonder if it is retractable ??? - anyone know for sure ?? Ken PS - I had another internet search to try and prove my point - but without any luck - so maybe after my first search I was only looking at civilian aircraft ?? I'll add the aerial when I get round to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Nice one Ken, looks nice in that scheme. Might have to hunt one of these down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 A very fine rendition of a beautiful looking aircraft. What a marvellous looking aeroplane. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 That`s a bit different, great job on it too. Nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I love the Avanti! Here in italy it's easy to see it.. its sound is so characteristic that you can recognize it long before it appears Very nice job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 I echo the praise the others have heaped upon both builds- very nice modeling! I think both would look killer in Finnish AF colors and markings, but would have to be 'what-ifs' Every once in a while, a Starship flies over my house, and they have a very distinctive sound. Thanks for sharing your work! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toniosky Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Que bella macchina ! Bravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Fantastic build, great and unusual subject, perfectly executed. Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Beautiful model of an elegant yet strange looking aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huvut76g7gbbui7 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 On 20/11/2017 at 4:42 PM, alex said: But on the other hand, noisy as hell... Saw and heard one (M-ONTE) going into Glasgow last week. I hadn't seen one fly before and it certainly does sound different from other turboprops. Can I blame you Flankerman as yet again my stash reduction plan takes a beating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 On 21/11/2017 at 10:10 PM, Radleigh said: the Italian Marina Avanti's have a longish aerial out the back Sorted (although I think I've got it a bit too thick) - but I'm calling it done..... Ken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Nice job of an unusual aircraft. Canards were all the rage at one point. Gone out of fashion now somewhat. On a point of trivia when it was first launched. There was a worldwide contest to name it. I can't remember my suggestion but it wasn't Avanti, which now seems obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 5 hours ago, noelh said: Canards were all the rage at one point. Apparently it isn't a canard - it's a three-wing design ..... this quote from here..... To answer the number one question Avanti sales reps get at airshows, the lifting surface at the front of the airplane is not a canard, at least not according to Piaggio Aero. It is, instead, a forward wing. The difference between the two, they say, is that the forward wing, while a lifting surface, is not a controllable one. There is no “elevator” in it; hence, it’s not a canard. Wiki has a long webpage about the design :- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piaggio_P.180_Avanti Don't ask me - I just built the thing !!! Ken 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screech Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Beautiful Avanti! Have the pleasure to hear and occasionally see one fly overhead where I live, so this build is a true pleasure to look at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 20 hours ago, Flankerman said: Apparently it isn't a canard - it's a three-wing design ..... this quote from here..... To answer the number one question Avanti sales reps get at airshows, Don't ask me - I just built the thing !!! Ken Ah yes I do remember reading that somewhere before. So basically they say it may look like duck, walk like a duck and quack like a duck but it's not a duck. There's a pun there if care to look. 😉 Ah sales pitches don't you love them. I for one wouldn't want accuse them using a canard. Another pun, I'm on a roll. I'm guessing there's a patent somewhere. Whatever it is it's a fine aircraft and a nicely realised model.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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