1/32 Salmson 2-A2 USAS

[mgunns]

Hello Mark:

Outstanding work on the engine Mark!  The Springs really add that dimension of realism and will really be an eye catcher when exposed in the nacelle.  Looking forward to seeing you work through this build.  It is high on my todo list.

Best

Mark

[guitarlute101]

Thanks for all of the comments guys, I appreciate everyone checking in on the build. It's been fun modifying the engine.

   Next I'll be moving on to the belt driven wireless and it's equipment. There is an excellent picture of this area on page 17 of the "Salmson Aircraft of World War 1" book by Flying Machines Press.

I'll have an update soon.

Mark

[bobs_buckles]

Beautiful work on the lump, Mark!
Looking forward to more updates.

Cheers,
VB

[coyotemagic]

Brilliant work on the engine, Mark!  Those springs make a world of difference.
Cheers,
Bud

[RAGIII]

Brilliant work on the engine, Mark!  Those springs make a world of difference.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree 100% Great detailing and painting of the whole assembly MarK!
RAGIII

[guitarlute101]

Thanks Bob, Bud and Rick!

Mark

[guitarlute101]

Here's a little detail work I've managed to get together on the wireless equipment.....................





a bunch of wiring to add next...........


Mark

[coyotemagic]

Very nice, Mark!  I'm surprised that WNW doesn't provide those details.
Cheers,
Bud

[Dal Gavan]

That engine is brilliant, Mark, and the added detail for the wireless compartment is looking good. 

Cheers.

Dal.

[Des]

Wireless equipment looks great Mark, it will look even better once you fit all the wiring, looking forward to seeing the next update.

Des.

[guitarlute101]

Thanks everyone, I'm still working on the wiring. I should have an update soon.

Mark

[RAGIII]

Mark,
Very nice scratch building on the wireless. Like Bud I am surprised WNW didn't provide the gear. Did they intend for that panel to be removable?
RAGIII

[stefanbuss]

Coming late to this build, please let me ask a (possibly dumb) question:

Yopu have painted the cylinders in a copper tone, but on photo you provided of the original (the one you used to show the clamps), the cylinders are black? I am confused - is the original a late model or a replica or whatever (I must confess that i really have very limited knowledge on allied types)?

Stefan

[guitarlute101]

Mark,
Very nice scratch building on the wireless. Like Bud I am surprised WNW didn't provide the gear. Did they intend for that panel to be removable?
RAGIII

Hi Rick,

  The panel is removable and there are some indentations on the back of the wireless part, so I wouldn't be surprised if the wireless stuff would be included in the "upgraded" version.

Mark

[guitarlute101]

Coming late to this build, please let me ask a (possibly dumb) question:

Yopu have painted the cylinders in a copper tone, but on photo you provided of the original (the one you used to show the clamps), the cylinders are black? I am confused - is the original a late model or a replica or whatever (I must confess that i really have very limited knowledge on allied types)?

Stefan

Hi Stefan,

I found that pic on a Google search.

I think many of the very early Salmson engines I've seen were not painted, like on the Voisin.

Some of the period pictures of the Salmson engines for the 2-A2 look to be painted in some way to me but I like the color variation of the copper and steel so I went with the kit instructions.

Mark