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Offline Mike Norris (UK)

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1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« on: January 27, 2022, 07:21:15 AM »
Hi all,
Here's the shots of the completed model.
Thanks for your comments and support - appreciated.
'Wingnut Wings' Salmson 2-A2 from WW1.
This model represents Salmson 2-A2, Serial No:381 of Escadrille SAL 28 during 1918.

The fully detailed build log is here:

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=12602.0

As usual a fully detailed build log, in Adobe PDF format, will be available to download from my site (link in signature).
Go to gallery 3 and just click on the PDF icon. 

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« Last Edit: January 27, 2022, 07:50:09 AM by Mike 'Sandbagger' Norris »


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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2022, 07:27:18 AM »
Simply awesome Mike, a great job you can be proud of!! :)

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2022, 07:31:06 AM »
Mike,

What a beautiful Salmson.  Thank you for sharing all the little details in your build log.  I appreciate the extra work it takes to do this.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2022, 07:48:31 AM »
Awesome is a good word. Yes, awesome.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2022, 08:06:02 AM »
Mike,

What a beautiful Salmson.  Thank you for sharing all the little details in your build log.  I appreciate the extra work it takes to do this.

Stuart

Awesome is a good word. Yes, awesome.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2022, 09:24:42 AM »
Very nice job, Mike.
Cheers,
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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2022, 04:55:40 PM »
Bravo, fantastic build! :)

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2022, 04:59:19 PM »
Mike,

What a beautiful Salmson.  Thank you for sharing all the little details in your build log.  I appreciate the extra work it takes to do this.

Stuart

Yes, absolutely beautiful model building, painting and so on..  but on top of that you're really sharing your skills with the rest of us!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2022, 06:02:25 PM »
Such a beautiful model. It is simply perfect. Congratulations!

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2022, 08:08:04 PM »
Inspirational!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2022, 08:11:20 PM »
Excellent, Fredrik -

Superb work from you as ever!  Nicely displayed with your small diorama with figures too.

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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2022, 01:37:26 AM »
Magnificent Mike, the detail is remarkable and the finish beautifully done. I marvel at the rate you turn out such exquisite work!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2022, 03:58:03 AM »
The Salmson has never been on my radar but your build has really opened my eyes, Mike. What a gorgeous build all round!

Mike,

What a beautiful Salmson.  Thank you for sharing all the little details in your build log.  I appreciate the extra work it takes to do this.

Stuart
you're really sharing your skills with the rest of us!
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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2022, 04:30:34 AM »
I agree with everyone, this is awesome. A great pleasure to follow.
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Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2022, 06:14:21 AM »
You put a lot of effort into this Salmson and that is very visible. Very impressive!

Cheers,
Frank