Salmson 2-A2 24th Aero Squadron USAS - 1/32 WnW

[radio]

Your build and painting is outstanding.
Martin

[mgunns]

Hi Chris:

Just getting to the update now.  Your wood grain is outstanding.  It is interesting to see how you ran the control cables.  I will be at the stage shortly.  Your pictures are well done and helpful.   I like how you did your wiring as well.  I think the instructions call out for black, but I like the contrasts with what you have there and it will show up much better than black.  This is coming along nicely and soon you will be able to install in the fusealge. I am about two steps behind you on this one.

Best

Mark

[lcarroll]

Actually Chris it's the metal piping that runs from the right side of the cockpit through some pumps/valves and up to the right forward cabane strut I'm curious about. Is it all one molding or added? If you are running thinned oils over a base coat I'm assuming the base is acrylic? Can you confirm, I tried it over enamel and lifted it last experiment!
Cheers,
Lance

Sorry about that Lance. The piping comes moulded on the cabane parts. Have a gander at the image I posted below.

Yep, you need to base coat with acrylics. I use Tamiya Desert Yellow most of the time, although I've used their Buff colour too for a lighter wood effect. As you've discovered, using oils over enamels leads to all sorts of frustration as the thinners just eat through them.

Cheers,

Chris

Chris,
      In that case I have to say your painting is absolutely top notch, it looks like separately molded additions. VERY nicely done!
Cheers,
Lance

[Chris Johnson]

Thanks guys for dropping by and taking the time to post your comments.

I like how you did your wiring as well.  I think the instructions call out for black, but I like the contrasts with what you have there and it will show up much better than black.

Thanks Mark. Yes indeed, it was for additional contrast that led me to paint the clips aluminum rather than black. Maybe it's not exactly correct, but it works for me.

In that case I have to say your painting is absolutely top notch, it looks like separately molded additions. VERY nicely done!

It's the flow enhancer that should get the credit Lance. Once you mix in a drop of that to a puddle of acrylic paint, it simply flows off the brush and makes the whole process just so much easier.

Cheers,

Chris

[tankbear]

It's the flow enhancer that should get the credit Lance. Once you mix in a drop of that to a puddle of acrylic paint, it simply flows off the brush and makes the whole process just so much easier.

Ok, that settles it..... Next time I get to the painting stage you and I are going to have to have a long discussion about the How-To's of paint. 

Also sounds like I am going to have to buy a bit more paint for the weathering process also.... However, that is in the future, and I suspect you will have discovered more tricks of the trade by then. Which means I will benefit big-time.

Outstanding painting and construction in general.

Bob

[Chris Johnson]

I received Pheon's Decal Set 32050 in the mail yesterday, courtesy of Rowan and Sabine Broadbent, and what an excellent set it is. I've decided to employ the following marking scheme for 24th Aero Squadron in November 1918.



My choice is primarily based on the marking on the fuselage side and the underside markings on the lower wings.



Thanks again to Rowan and Sabine for graciously donating this set for my project.

Cheers,

Chris

[tankbear]

I received Pheon's Decal Set 32050 in the mail yesterday, courtesy of Rowan and Sabine Broadbent, and what an excellent set it is. I've decided to employ the following marking scheme for 24th Aero Squadron in November 1918.

My choice is primarily based on the marking on the fuselage side and the underside markings on the lower wings.



Thanks again to Rowan and Sabine for graciously donating this set for my project.

Interesting markings..... I can understand the use of the dachshund for Germany but the use of the vulture for the Americans seems a bit odd. I would have expected the eagle instead.... especially considering the common view of the vulture as a carrion eater. (Yes, I know eagles eat carrion also.... but the commonly held view is of them as the noble hunter). 

Very colorful markings... which continues the trend you have started with your engine and especially the cockpit. There is enough greens on the exterior to go with the seat belts.  Overall a very nice looking scheme and an interesting set of decals...

Bob

[Chris Johnson]

Gee, I thought it was an eagle Bob.

Cheers,

Chris

[tankbear]

Chris,

It well might be, but the ring in the white head plumage, along with the lower bunch of white around the shoulders led me to believe it was a vulture... Of course, the gentleman that painted the original image on the side of the aircraft might have been about as good at realistic painting as I am... 

However, that was their decision back "in the day".... Doesn't take a bit away from the work that went into producing what appear to be a very nice set of decals. I think you lucked out, my friend.... Although, I know you will do them justice...

Bob

[Chris Johnson]

I now have the cockpit fully assembled. Everything fits perfectly, and at least up to this point, I haven't encountered any tolerance issues during construction.















Next step is closing up the fuselage and getting some paint on it.

Thanks for dropping by.

Cheers,

Chris

[RAGIII]

Chris,
Your Cockpit is awesome! Absolutely clean and perfect work!
RAGIII
PS: The belts do add a nice color touch !
RAGIII

[Kreston]

Wow!  Nice work!

[lcarroll]

Chris,
    You have really  "pulled out the stops" on this Build, your cockpit is spectacular! I'd view that vulture as an eagle as well; I'd say the Tech who painted it probably wasn't familiar with the species, a little short on artistic talent, and inadvertently added a few details that indicate a less noble symbol then intended. The choice of colour scheme is really nice, those greens are going to be completely different, no PC10 "Blah" here!
    Looking forward to seeing more.
Cheers,
Lance

[radio]

This cockpit was a very great build.
Martin

[coyotemagic]

Truly stunning cockpit, Chris!  Flawless assembly and nice, crisp painting.  I think the green is perfect for the belts.  It is a French design, after all.
Cheers,
Bud