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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: EarlyAero on May 15, 2025, 03:46:18 PM

Title: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
Post by: EarlyAero on May 15, 2025, 03:46:18 PM

(https://aerodynamicmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Thumb-1.jpg)

This is a 17.3" span balsa model that was built entirely from scratch using plans I made based on Sopwith GA drawings, factory detail photos and general views. Its construction is detailed in two video build logs. Part 1 just went up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY9Pqfq-ojk

Title: Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
Post by: PrzemoL on May 15, 2025, 05:22:15 PM

Spectacular.
A couple more photos? Please.

Title: Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
Post by: NigelR on May 15, 2025, 06:29:38 PM

Wow, another amazing balsa build, well done!

Title: Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
Post by: lone modeller on May 16, 2025, 07:02:53 AM

That si a stunner - the more so given the materials used and size.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
Post by: Borsos on May 16, 2025, 03:49:32 PM

Very impressive. The more as you dare to fly them. I would crash them in a second . . .

Title: Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
Post by: macsporran on May 16, 2025, 04:11:38 PM

'Real' modelling!
Terrific result, what a beauty.
Sandy

Title: Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
Post by: ModelCellar on May 16, 2025, 09:39:45 PM

WOW, very nice!

Paul

Title: Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
Post by: Allan31 on May 31, 2025, 06:56:18 AM

Better man than me. Amazing.

Title: Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
Post by: EarlyAero on June 03, 2025, 02:44:08 PM

Quote from: PrzemoL on May 15, 2025, 05:22:15 PM

Spectacular.
A couple more photos? Please.

Thank you to everyone for the kind words, they are greatly appreciated! Here is another view from the front:

(https://aerodynamicmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Thumb-2-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
Post by: EarlyAero on June 15, 2025, 01:49:07 PM

Part 2 is now up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufNFO1UAgSA

Title: Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
Post by: Mike Norris (UK) on June 20, 2025, 06:01:09 AM

Another stunning and scratch built model.

Mike

Title: Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
Post by: Syd Solo on June 24, 2025, 06:07:46 PM

Holeyfrickenmoley, that's so good. A gem!

Cheers

Syd