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Offline EarlyAero

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Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
« on: May 15, 2025, 03:46:18 PM »


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
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Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2025, 05:22:15 PM »
Spectacular.
A couple more photos? Please.
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Offline NigelR

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Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2025, 06:29:38 PM »
Wow, another amazing balsa build, well done!
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Offline lone modeller

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Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2025, 07:02:53 AM »
That si a stunner - the more so given the materials used and size.

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Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
« Reply #4 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 . . .
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Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2025, 04:11:38 PM »
'Real' modelling!
Terrific result, what a beauty.
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Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2025, 09:39:45 PM »
WOW, very nice!

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Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2025, 06:56:18 AM »
Better man than me. Amazing.
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Re: Sopwith Salamander Scratch Build
« Reply #8 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:


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