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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: PrzemoL on December 14, 2014, 06:37:20 AM

Title: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on December 14, 2014, 06:37:20 AM
Two months and one day were necessary to compete this build. I used the WNW kit 32038 Salmson 2-A2 / Otsu 1 but the USAS version would do as well. The Polish markings are from Pheon Model decal set, given to me by Rowan - many thanks my friend for making it possible, and especially for your difficult decision to include this very unusual colour scheme in your offer.

The model represents one of Polish Salmsons brought to Poland by Gen. Józef Haller army which incorporated three fully equipped Salmson squadrons. This one is from Sal 582 which was then renamed as 1 Recco Squadron and served in the first half of 1920 at the front of the Polish-Soviet war. This particular plane was apparently damaged during a forced landing with u/c destroyed as well as the wing tips and the propeller. More details are missing. The characteristic thing which brought my attention to it was the nickname "Winiuś" (it may mean "someone fond of wine") and the red (?) devil emblem which is the heritage from its French times. Enjoy.

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Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Chris Johnson on December 14, 2014, 08:04:44 AM
Let me be the first to congratulate you on a simply superb Salmson Prze. What a beauty!

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Ernie on December 14, 2014, 08:53:59 AM
Bravo, Prze!  Your Salmson is absolutely sublime.  Between you and Chris, I have
been converted to a Salmson fan and will be ordering one soon.  It is easy to list
the things that I love about this model...everything!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: petrov27 on December 14, 2014, 09:05:33 AM
Fantastic result there - love it!!!
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: RAGIII on December 14, 2014, 10:12:21 AM
Quote from: Ernie Parsons on December 14, 2014, 08:53:59 AM
Bravo, Prze!  Your Salmson is absolutely sublime.  Between you and Chris, I have
been converted to a Salmson fan and will be ordering one soon.  It is easy to list
the things that I love about this model...everything!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

I agree with Ernie! Your build is so OUTSTANDING and you and Chris have certainly made me want to build one soon!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: WarrenD on December 14, 2014, 12:56:36 PM
So beautiful Prze!

Warren
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: IFF1418 on December 14, 2014, 05:39:04 PM
Hello Przemo,

Words fail me to describe how magnificent this build is. Only 2 months to produce such a beauty is amazing. The comment of my friend Ernie says it all... simply EVERYTHING is fabulous in this build. Please continue to spoil us with your amazing skills!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: mike in calif on December 14, 2014, 08:51:20 PM
Very nice Build. It is fun to search out all the little details.
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: bobs_buckles on December 14, 2014, 09:13:41 PM
To your usual standard, Prez! In other words SUPERB!!

Vb :)
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: buzby on December 14, 2014, 10:05:38 PM
really great looking Salmson, indeed real masterpiece
Przemek, congratulation again,

cheers  8)

buzby
BS
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Jacek on December 14, 2014, 11:40:19 PM
Beautiful polonicus.
Congratulations!
Jacek
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: guitarlute101 on December 14, 2014, 11:46:55 PM
Awesome build Prez!

Mark
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Alexis on December 15, 2014, 12:15:32 AM
Has to be one of your best builds yet Prez  8)






Terri
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on December 15, 2014, 08:56:55 PM
Thank you very much, Lady and Gentlemen. You seem to like this model more than I do.
Honestly speaking, I was never fully convinced to it. Starting with the mere purchase, I was not sure at all that I wanted it. Then building it was quite pleasant, it is one more gem from the WNW production line, but for me, something was always lacking here, a sort of the spirit of the aircraft I usually feel during the construction. Maybe it is this unusual for WW1 standards engine configuration, I cannot explain it better but I continually had doubts. It was probably only the fact, that I could complete it in Polish markings, that kept me going on. Anyway, here it is and I am glad you like it.  :)
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: AndrewS on December 15, 2014, 09:30:21 PM
Excellent!

A great build :-)
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Wolf on December 15, 2014, 11:05:09 PM
As you said, Przemol, an unusal plane. But your work is not! It is the "usual" high level work from you, which we are used to.
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: BigBlue on December 16, 2014, 01:13:44 AM
Wonderful work Prz!  You and Chris have really changed my opinion about an aircraft that has never been to my taste before.    Bravo!
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Doug Mace on December 16, 2014, 04:35:57 AM
Ditto, ditto, ditto, Prz...excellent work...I had just seen it over at WnW customer models as well.
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Nigel Jackson on December 16, 2014, 05:30:31 AM
Lovely work, PrzemoL, but the what else should we expect from a modeller of your talents?

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: dr 1 ace on December 16, 2014, 06:42:50 AM
Great work, as usual, truly beautiful just the right shading !!!!!

Ed
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: lcarroll on December 16, 2014, 07:16:46 AM
Prze, it's an incredibly well done Model and one to be very proud of. The paint work and accents are up to your incredibly high standards, well done!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Des on December 16, 2014, 07:22:18 AM
Extremely well done, the finish on this model is superb.

Des.
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: stefanbuss on December 17, 2014, 04:38:16 PM
Congratulations, Przemol. Another big bird that came out wonderfully. The weathering is not overdone, and the shading you applied is gorgeous. I really like your Salmson.

Stefan
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: coyotemagic on December 19, 2014, 06:53:05 AM
She's absolutely stunning, Prez!  Truly remarkable work all around.  This just may be your best yet.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: gruson on December 19, 2014, 08:26:10 AM
That's a beauty!
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on December 19, 2014, 07:15:05 PM
Many thanks, everybody!
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Adam on December 19, 2014, 11:39:09 PM
Very very beautiful and with checker.

Adam.
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: lone modeller on December 20, 2014, 03:58:00 AM
You asked us to enjoy Prez. Well I certainly did. Like you this is an aeroplane that does not really appeal to me, but you have added something which has managed to give an appeal after all. I think it is the skill that you invariably bring to your models. Fantastic.
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Dol on December 20, 2014, 04:46:08 AM
I like it !  :D :D
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on December 22, 2014, 06:44:41 PM
Thank you, gentlemen.
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: Naimbs on February 16, 2015, 07:20:22 PM
Fabulous! The weathering is perfect! .

Beautiful model, bravo!
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on February 20, 2015, 06:23:17 AM
Thank you, Naimbs. I am glad you like it.
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: xan on February 20, 2015, 07:33:53 PM
Splendid wark, congratulations!
Xan
Title: Re: Salmson 2-A2 (1/32, Wingnut Wings)
Post by: PrzemoL on February 23, 2015, 07:50:50 AM
Many thanks, Xan! Very much appreciated.