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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: vags on February 03, 2014, 07:18:43 AM

Title: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: vags on February 03, 2014, 07:18:43 AM

Hi all,

My name is Vangelis (vags) Vassilopoulos, I live in Athens/Greece and have been building model airplanes since 1989. This is my current build, the 117th, that started 3 months ago. The photographs below are conversions from Powerpoint slides that include text and graphics.
I hope you will enjoy them as much as I am enjoying building this magnificent kit so far.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4518/38346753644_89e90ea005_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qz8SU)Slide1 (https://flic.kr/p/21qz8SU) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4549/38175508295_eb6877c373_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arsAT)Slide2 (https://flic.kr/p/21arsAT) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4577/38346751914_59e7555b38_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qz8n5)Slide3 (https://flic.kr/p/21qz8n5) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4739/38175507955_017a0408a8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arsv2)Slide4 (https://flic.kr/p/21arsv2) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4566/38175507675_9ba4da7eed_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arsqc)Slide5 (https://flic.kr/p/21arsqc) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4583/38175507505_005f317ab8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arsng)Slide6 (https://flic.kr/p/21arsng) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4727/38175507135_d0be7e3bd9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arsfT)Slide7 (https://flic.kr/p/21arsfT) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4645/38175506875_5ae9092964_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arsbp)Slide8 (https://flic.kr/p/21arsbp) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4577/38346749334_9bf720703e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qz7AA)Slide9 (https://flic.kr/p/21qz7AA) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4600/39025892152_a86a0c29e4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22szU6w)Slide10 (https://flic.kr/p/22szU6w) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4536/38175506415_ceaaf4ebbf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21ars3t)Slide11 (https://flic.kr/p/21ars3t) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4571/38346748764_d1a3f036e4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qz7qL)Slide12 (https://flic.kr/p/21qz7qL) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4638/38346748954_bb430d61cb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qz7u3)Slide13 (https://flic.kr/p/21qz7u3) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4556/38346746824_43460bba6c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qz6Rj)Slide14 (https://flic.kr/p/21qz6Rj) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4735/38346746384_6b761725c9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qz6HJ)Slide15 (https://flic.kr/p/21qz6HJ) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4637/38346745744_3eb6455e4d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qz6wG)Slide16 (https://flic.kr/p/21qz6wG) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4682/38175503135_4cd56a10b9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arr4V)Slide17 (https://flic.kr/p/21arr4V) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4644/38346744544_d4948c8667_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qz6b1)Slide18 (https://flic.kr/p/21qz6b1) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4688/38175502445_fd097aa91d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arqS2)Slide19 (https://flic.kr/p/21arqS2) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4568/38175502115_f9b8319950_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arqLk)Slide20 (https://flic.kr/p/21arqLk) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4686/38346743634_07b692beb0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21qz5Uj)Slide21 (https://flic.kr/p/21qz5Uj) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4730/38175501465_29dc0c960c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arqz8)Slide22 (https://flic.kr/p/21arqz8) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4692/38175500815_cc39117fae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arqnV)Slide23 (https://flic.kr/p/21arqnV) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4587/27279810429_aebc631135_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HyCae8)Slide24 (https://flic.kr/p/HyCae8) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

 to be continued...

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on February 03, 2014, 07:29:46 AM

This looks very well done Vags.  Also I like your method of presentation, with the captions on each photo clearly explaining the processes.

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on February 03, 2014, 08:10:22 AM

I agree wholeheartedly with Ian! Great work and the explanations in the photos are terrific!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: mgunns on February 03, 2014, 09:47:27 AM

Hello Vags:

Great presentation, and explanation of assembly sequence.  You are making outstanding progress on this kit and will be neat to see you progress through to completion.   I am looking forward to your next update.

best

Mark

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: LindsayT on February 03, 2014, 09:59:50 AM

Well. That's certainly one impressive way to introduce yourself, isn't it? I'm liking the way the build is presented, and looking forward to seeing more. Welcome to the forum!

Lindsay

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Des on February 03, 2014, 10:51:29 AM

Very nicely done so far Vags, and thank you for the wonderful building presentation you have included, this will certainly help anyone else building this particular model. I'm looking forward to seeing the next steps in your building process.

Des.

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: uncletony on February 03, 2014, 11:42:24 AM

Wonderful presentation Vangelis! Thank you.

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: miecio52 on February 03, 2014, 05:38:44 PM

Great presentation. :D

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Ssasho0 on February 03, 2014, 07:02:53 PM

Hello Vangelis,

very good work so far and really excellent presentation! I received today the same kit and will be tsrating it very soon - I just need to gather some more informaion! Speaking of that, I saw on some pictures scale drawings of the Sasmson, can you please let me know which book is this one? Maybe a Windsock Datafile or maybe something else?
Thank you in advance and greetings from Sofia,
Sasho

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: vags on February 03, 2014, 08:20:54 PM

Hi Sasho,

I am using these books:

"Salmson 2A2" by Jon Guttman" - WINDSOCK DATAFILE 109
"Salmson Aircraft of World War I" by C.A. Owers, J.S. Guttman, J.J. Davilla - Great War Aircraft in Profile 3

Good luck on you Salmson model and feel free to ask me of anything related to it.

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Pete Nottingham on February 03, 2014, 08:53:59 PM

Great start vags and a beautiful presentation.

Cheers

Pete.

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: xmald on February 03, 2014, 09:07:44 PM

Very nice job mate! It all looks very sharp and the way of presenting your progress is extremely professional

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Ernie on February 03, 2014, 10:00:50 PM

Welcome and thank you for an excellent presentation, Vangelis.  You are
doing a wonderful job on the Salmson.  I look forward to your next updates.

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: IFF1418 on February 03, 2014, 11:13:52 PM

Hello Vangelis (famous name!),

Outstanding work, very fine detail and great interior. Your build log is almost as good as the instruction manual from Gaspatch. Very well done.

Kind regards
Patrick

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: acewwi on February 04, 2014, 12:52:23 AM

Μπράβο Βαγγέλη
Τώρα μπήκες στο σωστό forum.
Spyros

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: vags on February 04, 2014, 02:26:41 AM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4738/25190274448_59e178e12e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EnYJYG)Slide25 (https://flic.kr/p/EnYJYG) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4579/38175499905_f64d8d57da_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arq7e)Slide26 (https://flic.kr/p/21arq7e) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4568/25190274248_84cbf2dbc6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EnYJVf)Slide27 (https://flic.kr/p/EnYJVf) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4568/27279810089_c938645e19_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HyCa8g)Slide28 (https://flic.kr/p/HyCa8g) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4545/25190273888_74936a84c5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EnYJP3)Slide29 (https://flic.kr/p/EnYJP3) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4541/38175498705_cf15a2a0cb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arpKx)Slide30 (https://flic.kr/p/21arpKx) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4569/39057209151_22fcce6f27_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmpxM)Slide31 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmpxM) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4548/27279809619_69094b0c7a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HyC9Za)Slide32 (https://flic.kr/p/HyC9Za) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4556/39057208771_246cc71f91_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmpre)Slide33 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmpre) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4725/39057208541_375630dd29_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmpng)Slide34 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmpng) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4574/38175496915_ac16e6b356_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arpdF)Slide35 (https://flic.kr/p/21arpdF) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4535/39057208201_22b3372ec2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmpgp)Slide36 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmpgp) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4733/27279808989_56758499af_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HyC9Ni)Slide37 (https://flic.kr/p/HyC9Ni) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4552/39057207741_107dc378f7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmp8t)Slide38 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmp8t) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4539/38175495615_735ee87dcf_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21aroQg)Slide39 (https://flic.kr/p/21aroQg) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

to be continued...

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Nigel Jackson on February 04, 2014, 03:30:41 AM

Oh what a lovely build so far vags and the annotated photos are so helpful. Thanks.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: mgunns on February 04, 2014, 03:56:42 AM

Hello Vags:

Great update.  I like the straws for masking material on the struts.  Great Idea!! 8)

Best

Mark

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Pavlos on February 04, 2014, 05:37:27 AM

  Hello, Vangelis,
 welcome on the forum, welcome to the ...right age of aviation! Congrats for the great build-presentation of an astonishing kit.
 Good choice on the Alclad Silver, keep the updates coming!

...oh and good luck with the turnbuckle aligning  ;)

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: PrzemoL on February 04, 2014, 08:47:35 AM

Fantastic build in every detail, vags. I will be watching this thread with great interest. I would also like to thank you for taking your time to such a detailed presentation - it will surely be useful not only to those who will build Gaspatch Salmson!

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: vags on February 26, 2014, 09:38:18 AM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4535/39057207281_1980657893_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmoZx)Slide40 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmoZx) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4580/38175494635_e2603501e9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21aroxn)Slide41 (https://flic.kr/p/21aroxn) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4735/27279808189_5c305a8ef9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HyC9yv)Slide42 (https://flic.kr/p/HyC9yv) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4736/38175493765_c2f600b412_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arohn)Slide43 (https://flic.kr/p/21arohn) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4585/25190271388_e26dabe14e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EnYJ4W)Slide44 (https://flic.kr/p/EnYJ4W) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4516/38175493005_83dff77728_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21aro4g)Slide45 (https://flic.kr/p/21aro4g) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4534/27279807729_7e89e9b7dc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HyC9qz)Slide46 (https://flic.kr/p/HyC9qz) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4726/27279807619_e3116353fb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HyC9oF)Slide47 (https://flic.kr/p/HyC9oF) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4544/39057205641_a4aaa98ded_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmovg)Slide48 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmovg) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

to be continued

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: lcarroll on February 26, 2014, 10:15:37 AM

Vags,
   Beautiful work and exceptional attention to detail, a magnificent Build. Your Build Log format and detail is a model of perfection, nicely done all round!
I look forward to further views, keep up the excellent work!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on February 26, 2014, 10:17:58 AM

What an outstanding set of in progress photos! Your work is amazing!! Lovely finish and tecchniques.
RAGIII

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: PrzemoL on February 26, 2014, 05:07:41 PM

Fantastic. Many thanks for your time devoted to prepare this great presentation!

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Nigel Jackson on February 26, 2014, 05:38:37 PM

Just stunning Vags and so helpful. Thank you.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Ernie on February 26, 2014, 07:17:18 PM

Wonderful work, Vags.  The straw idea is really cool...and useful. Your paintwork
is superb.  Excellent build log.  Very nicely done!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: PROPELLER on February 27, 2014, 04:35:47 AM

Nobody said WOW?

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: coyotemagic on February 27, 2014, 05:21:28 AM

Truly outstanding work, Vags!  I'll be using this thread as a guide when I build mine.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on February 27, 2014, 03:36:28 PM

you build very methodically and with great precision excellent work.

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: vags on March 08, 2014, 07:56:25 PM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4633/38175491305_62e1f6bf93_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arnxX)Slide49 (https://flic.kr/p/21arnxX) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4682/25190270788_f2c369fd66_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EnYHTA)Slide50 (https://flic.kr/p/EnYHTA) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4546/38175490675_279d2f3f2c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arnn6)Slide51 (https://flic.kr/p/21arnn6) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4548/39057205111_c5b8304346_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmom8)Slide52 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmom8) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4590/38175489845_b1313fb83d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arn7M)Slide53 (https://flic.kr/p/21arn7M) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4688/38175489505_f9600e2782_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arn1V)Slide54 (https://flic.kr/p/21arn1V) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4647/39057204541_1d9aef2fae_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmobi)Slide55 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmobi) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

to be continued...

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: rhallinger on March 08, 2014, 10:14:14 PM

Vags, fantastic workmanship!  This is an education for us. ;D  This will be a gorgeous model.  Very well done! ;D

Cheers,

Bob

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Ernie on March 09, 2014, 01:37:04 AM

Beautiful paintwork, Vags.  The wing looks absolutely perfect.  Wonderful looking
model!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: vags on March 31, 2014, 01:28:18 AM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4520/38175488895_8bf2550833_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21armQp)Slide56 (https://flic.kr/p/21armQp) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4565/25190269448_34edc446a3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EnYHuu)Slide57 (https://flic.kr/p/EnYHuu) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4577/38175488225_edb4aea001_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21armCR)Slide58 (https://flic.kr/p/21armCR) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4533/39057203791_0bc9593b91_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmnXn)Slide59 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmnXn) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4583/39057203571_a5fbb9cd36_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmnTz)Slide60 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmnTz) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4566/25190268788_600d0c84a1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EnYHi7)Slide61 (https://flic.kr/p/EnYHi7) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4583/39057203101_42ecf72464_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmnKt)Slide62 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmnKt) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

to be continued...

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Airboss 55 on March 31, 2014, 03:09:17 AM

Still eagerly watching this build.  Thanks for the update.  I think I'll order one and get started!

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on March 31, 2014, 04:14:45 AM

You have achieved a beautiful finish on your wings! It looks as though your rigging starting points are right where you want them, very clean!
RAGIII

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: mgunns on March 31, 2014, 07:57:22 AM

Hello Vags:

Great work on the wings.  They turned out nicely. Can't really see the shading in the photo's but I know what you mean using clear smoke.
The rigging tutorial is a nice touch. 
Looking forward to the next update.

Best

Mark

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: vags on March 31, 2014, 09:09:35 AM

That is the point Mark. If you had seen it it would have been too much. It almost disappears towards the center of the wing but it is there. You can see it clearly towards the wing tip where the lens is right above. That is the beauty of using transparent smoke.

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: vags on April 14, 2014, 12:53:33 AM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4557/27279805959_7a7d698a49_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HyC8U4)Slide63 (https://flic.kr/p/HyC8U4) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4535/39057202601_34e8da0388_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmnAR)Slide64 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmnAR) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4575/39057202091_8e5a1e4761_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmns4)Slide65 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmns4) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4594/25190267858_bb9431b444_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EnYH25)Slide66 (https://flic.kr/p/EnYH25) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4730/24195681697_9e893bbdf1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CS6ccP)Slide67 (https://flic.kr/p/CS6ccP) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4534/25190267678_1f08f2798b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EnYGXY)Slide68 (https://flic.kr/p/EnYGXY) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4526/39057201831_939e6de49f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmnnz)Slide69 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmnnz) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4570/38175484985_d8ea1862c7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arkEZ)Slide70 (https://flic.kr/p/21arkEZ) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4737/39025878992_7985fa8925_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22szQbC)Slide71 (https://flic.kr/p/22szQbC) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

to be continued...

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Dric on April 14, 2014, 10:53:09 PM

Superb model and very instructive topic.
Thanks
Dric

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: IFF1418 on April 15, 2014, 02:49:47 AM

Extraordinary skills, very very nice.

Kind regards
Patrick

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: uncletony on April 15, 2014, 02:54:12 AM

great presentation as we have learned to expect from you...

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Ian from Doncaster on April 15, 2014, 09:23:29 PM

Excellent work and presentation of your progress.  I never thought to use a paper clip to keep loose rigging lines tidy!

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Des on April 15, 2014, 09:58:00 PM

Beautiful workmanship, great attention to detail and a wonderful presentation.

Des.

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Ssasho0 on April 15, 2014, 11:01:20 PM

As thothers said before me, a wonderful presentation and excellent modelling. This is going to be a real eye catcher! I will definately be returning to this threaf when I start mine otzu. Still I have one general question:  was it really that silvery? I was having the impresion that it was some kind of a mix btw silver and white. Of course I may be totally wrong. I'm asking this as I'm considering this as one of my nezt builds.
Best regards,
Sasho

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: vags on April 16, 2014, 12:02:08 AM

Dear  Ssasho0,

No it was not that silvery, neither the real one nor the model. It just looks more silvery than normal due to the lighting - silver/aluminum color retains its habit to reflect light even in mat or satin finish. So you are right, the right color in my opinion is something between silver and white, that is why I used the White Aluminum Alclad paint properly treated as previous slides show.

Good luck on your own Salmson/Otsu-1. I am sure you will enjoy it.

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: Adam on April 16, 2014, 06:21:10 PM

Wondering presentation.

Adam.

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: vags on May 03, 2014, 07:22:40 PM

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4528/38175484475_3284f391a6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arkwc)Slide72 (https://flic.kr/p/21arkwc) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4642/39025878542_c04a9e01d2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22szQ3S)Slide73 (https://flic.kr/p/22szQ3S) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4577/27279804899_8b9e074375_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HyC8zM)Slide74 (https://flic.kr/p/HyC8zM) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4568/38175484105_02c4f92fb2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arkpP)Slide75 (https://flic.kr/p/21arkpP) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4689/27279804719_7284411efc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HyC8wF)Slide76 (https://flic.kr/p/HyC8wF) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4687/25190266858_9cd40aa636_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/EnYGHQ)Slide77 (https://flic.kr/p/EnYGHQ) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4598/38175483985_b5b65c6e97_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arknK)Slide78 (https://flic.kr/p/21arknK) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4584/38175483745_01378efd85_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arkiB)Slide79 (https://flic.kr/p/21arkiB) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4573/39057199701_79fbe36350_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmmJR)Slide80 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmmJR) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4685/24195679387_d3a2370cfc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/CS6bvZ)Slide81 (https://flic.kr/p/CS6bvZ) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4726/39057198451_296527f96a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vmmni)Slide82 (https://flic.kr/p/22vmmni) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4597/27279803789_95468697a9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HyC8fD)Slide83 (https://flic.kr/p/HyC8fD) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4519/38175482555_e079f58cec_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arjX6)Slide84 (https://flic.kr/p/21arjX6) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4549/38175482265_ed9d8a9450_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arjS6)Slide85 (https://flic.kr/p/21arjS6) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4551/38175482135_cbf0389108_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21arjPR)Slide86 (https://flic.kr/p/21arjPR) by Βαγγέλης Βασιλόπουλος (https://www.flickr.com/photos/161179217@N06/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: uncletony on May 03, 2014, 10:28:17 PM

Congratulations, great build, awesome presentation!

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: lcarroll on May 03, 2014, 11:28:06 PM

Vags,
    Beautifully done, your rigging and details are masterful, and the presentation, as Bo has already said, really highlights your excellent work. Lovely Build! 8)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 04, 2014, 12:58:11 AM

Beautiful!
Well done!!

vB

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: radio on May 04, 2014, 01:45:21 AM

A beatiful work Vags.
Martin

Title: Re: Imperial Japanese Army Otsu-1 (Salmson 2A2) - GASPATCH MODELS 1/48
Post by: RAGIII on May 04, 2014, 10:27:29 PM

Beautifully rigged and a professional presentation!
RAGIII