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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Paper and Card models => Topic started by: Martyn on December 13, 2024, 09:34:12 PM

Title: SPAD S.A.2 - WAK - 1/33
Post by: Martyn on December 13, 2024, 09:34:12 PM

First flown in 1915, the plane is of a very peculiar design featuring nacelle for observer due to pre-synchronisation era shortcomings. Hated by observers due to intense vibrations and placement of propeller behind their back (imagine having to crash land in such a configuration). Quoted as "expensive in observers if flown by indifferent pilots". After being deemed obsolete, most of SA2s were transferred to russians.

This model was built a year ago after a long hiatus from paper modeling (~10 years). It came out bit crude in some places due to inexperience and being rusty after a long break, yet was fun and relatively easy to assemble.
Few additions not included in instructions were nacelle coupling mechanism, plywood prop, and detailed engine cylinders, otherwise it was mostly built "by book". The rigging was done using metalized thread as at that time I had no EZ line on my hands. The same kit also included Dufaux C.2.

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Title: Re: SPAD S.A.2 - WAK - 1/33
Post by: Dirigible-Al on December 14, 2024, 03:15:22 AM

I would call that an excellent job especially considering it is not an easy subject.
Alan.

Title: Re: SPAD S.A.2 - WAK - 1/33
Post by: NigelR on December 14, 2024, 06:23:00 AM

That looks pretty good to me, well done!

Title: Re: SPAD S.A.2 - WAK - 1/33
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on December 14, 2024, 05:09:23 PM

I am SO glad you posted over here!  A bunch of great guys and very supportive of the paper.  Super nice job!!!
Dan

Title: Re: SPAD S.A.2 - WAK - 1/33
Post by: Martyn on December 14, 2024, 07:12:27 PM

Thanks for you kind words! :)

Title: Re: SPAD S.A.2 - WAK - 1/33
Post by: PJ Fisher on December 14, 2024, 11:10:10 PM

Paper?  Most inspiring!

Title: Re: SPAD S.A.2 - WAK - 1/33
Post by: Flamingo on December 15, 2024, 05:01:05 AM

Excellent! Extremely impressive.
Joachim

Title: Re: SPAD S.A.2 - WAK - 1/33
Post by: RAGIII on March 01, 2025, 04:42:07 AM

Quote from: NinetythirdLiberator on December 14, 2024, 05:09:23 PM

I am SO glad you posted over here!  A bunch of great guys and very supportive of the paper.  Super nice job!!!
Dan

I agree completely! This is an Aircraft I would love to see in 1/32nd plastic. I am too intimidated to even think of trying to fold all of that paper  ::)  Beautifully done!
RAGIII