1/32 Salmson 2-A2 USAS

[guitarlute101]

Hi all,

  It's been a while since I've posted due to work responsibilities. I wanted to jump in again with the new, fantastic Wingnut Wings Salmson.




  I want to super detail this build so I'll start with the engine. The Salmson engine has clothes pin springs that are moulded as a solid part on the kit engine...........





So I made a jig out of plastic and metal rod and made a spring to see how it would turn out..............



Here's the result, I'm happy with it.............



Here is where it will go after I modify the kit part.......

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thanks for checking in,

Mark

[kornbeef]

Hi Mark good to see you posting builds again. Start with something simple? Nooo... 

Keith

[guitarlute101]

Hi Mark good to see you posting builds again. Start with something simple? Nooo... 

Keith

Thanks Keith. I've been pretty busy this last year but I'm not complaining. I'm very thankful for the work but I have missed having some quality build time. I'm hoping to get this thing to look as good as your Hannover, how's it coming along?

Mark

[uncletony]

Very cool.

[Des]

Great to see you tackle this kit Mark, and your start is very impressive. I made the same torsion springs for my Voisin build, they really look good on the engine and I'm sure your springs are going to look great. I like the jig you have made, this will make life a lot easier for you and have all the springs exactly the same.

Des.

[mgunns]

Hello Mark

Nice to see you back in the saddle with this kit.  Looking forward to seeing you progress through the build.

Best

Mark

[coyotemagic]

Mark!  Great to see you posting here, buddy, and I'm excited to see you working on this one.  Looks like you're off to a brilliant start on that engine.
Cheers,
Bud

[IFF1418]

Hi Mark,

Your jig is very inventive. This engine is going to be great. I wil certainly follow this one.

Kind regards
Patrick

[Ernie]

Neat job fabricating the springs, Mark.  I look forward to the
next updates. 

Cheers,
Ernie

[RAGIII]

Mark,
As the others have said it is good to see you posting a build! Your jig is very innovative, something to remember for the future 
I am looking forward to more!
RAGIII

[Jacek]

Made by You spring really improves engine.
Good job.
Jacek

[Nigel Jackson]

Blimey Mark, that looks really good. Sometimes it's about having the vision as to what's possible and you've certainly got that vision.

Best wishes
Nigel

[guitarlute101]

Thanks guys!

The jig I made is helping a lot, I have 18 of these things to make (and a few extra to feed the carpet monster) and I'm almost done. Then I'll have to remove the molded on springs from the kit part. I'm not sure when I'll put the springs on at this point as they can't be handled very much, so probably after some painting and assembly. I'll have to do some more thinking on that.

Mark

[Steven Robson]

Hmmm, I'll be following this one. 

Still waiting for my little Salmson Otsu-1 in the post.

Very nice springs Mark and yes, some for the Carpet Monster always a wise policy.  I'm not well versed in the "other" aircraft so this one will be good learning for me.

Err, um, Tally Ho? (no that's British you fool, what's the American equivalent?)

Steven

(mental note: Steven don't even think about giving Mark a Banzai!)

[guitarlute101]

Many thanks for the comments everyone. You've really made me feel welcomed here.


The Guitarlute "Salmson Engine Factory" has been hard at work and I've enjoyed every minute. The engine goes together like a dream and is a little model in itself. I've done a lot of the detail painting and I've added ignition wires to the back of the engine (I'll do the front tomorrow). So here is how it stands right now..................









I'll add the springs once I'm ready to mount the engine to the fuselage.

Thanks for checking in!!

Mark