Author Topic: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2  (Read 11517 times)

Offline Monty

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #60 on: December 02, 2021, 05:40:38 AM »
Wow, some stunning work and great detail, Mike! I'm enjoying this complex build enormously! Regards, Marc

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #61 on: December 02, 2021, 09:19:06 AM »
Splendid modelling. Not my favourite aeroplane, but this one is coming along beautifully.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #62 on: December 03, 2021, 06:52:15 AM »
Hi all,
Just a quick update.
I forgot to fit the generator drive belt.
To represent the generator drive belt, I cut a strip of photo-etch 1.0 mm wide, then annealed it (softened over a flame).
It was then bent around a 1.8 mm diameter drill to form a semi-circle.
It was then brush painted with ‘Tamiya' Rubber Black (XF18).
Once dry it was secured in position around the forward shaft of the generator, with the two ends onto the round ‘pulley’ on the rear of the engine.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #63 on: December 03, 2021, 10:54:44 AM »
Mike,


Absolutely stunning work! The detail is amazing on this aircraft, wonderfully presented.


Grant

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #64 on: December 03, 2021, 06:17:27 PM »
Did you turn her over and put a volt meter on the battery terminals  already? That looks fabulous!

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #65 on: December 04, 2021, 06:34:49 AM »
Oh wow, good catch Mike! I should've caught that myself before now  ;D

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #66 on: December 04, 2021, 07:41:29 AM »
Great eye for the detail on this busy airframe. I think you definitely got the look of the foto quite right!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #67 on: December 04, 2021, 08:23:44 AM »
Damn, that is nice work Mike!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #68 on: December 25, 2021, 01:43:16 AM »
Hi all,
I've been fighting off a cold and cough (not Covid) for the past few weeks, so I've not posted updates.
However, here's and update for the Salmson.
I've used a combination of 'Tamiya' acrylic and 'Hataka' lacquer paints for the external camouflage scheme.
This was all airbrushed with 'Alclad' Aqua Gloss 600 for applying the decals.
I cut templates to create the various shapes required then transferred them onto the 'Aviattic’ Linen Weave effect (ATT32236) decal sheets.
These were applied after which the kit decals were added.
Everything was given a coat of 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311) lacquer as the base for applying weathering, which I'll be applying next,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #69 on: December 25, 2021, 07:23:06 AM »
Fabulous job on the details Mike and that is a cool motif !


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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #70 on: December 25, 2021, 11:08:37 AM »
Gorgeous painting and decaling Mike!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #71 on: December 28, 2021, 05:05:45 AM »
Hi all,
Just a few updates.
The wheels have 'Aviattic' linen weave effect decal applied.
The landing gear is painted ready to assemble.
The two Lewis and single Vickers machine guns are prepared for fitting.
The 'Proper Plane' laminated wood propeller has got it decals and semi-matte clear coat.
All of these have yet to be weathered etc,

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #72 on: December 28, 2021, 05:59:42 AM »
Mike,

All your models are gorgeous and this one might be at the top.  I love the detail photos you post.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #73 on: December 29, 2021, 01:56:58 AM »
Beautiful detail painting of the small parts/struts. The Machine guns look awesome!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #74 on: December 29, 2021, 06:09:00 AM »
Amazing detail! You'd expect some mistakes to show up with the kind of magnification you're using, but no... it's still perfect! Utterly amazing!
/Fredrik