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

[Des]

She is looking spectacular Chris, the camo colours are excellent and your attention to detail is superb.

Des.

[radio]

Fantastic looking build.
Martin

[lcarroll]

Chris,
     That is just superb; the close up of the front end says it all. Great paint work, incredibly realistic chipping and wear, and clean detail all over. Last, a really eye catching scheme to set it off. You've really hit this one over the fence, and you're not even done yet!
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

Chris,
This is certainly ranking amongst your best to date, and that is saying a lot! Beautiful shading on the wings and the overall look of the kit is just plain GORGEOUS! I am completely in Awe of this one! I am actually moving this kit way up on my WNW want list because of your build.
RAGIII

[Chris Johnson]

Thanks for your generous comments gang!

I am actually moving this kit way up on my WNW want list because of your build.

I hope you do build the kit Rick. Thus far, I'm finding it to be a well engineered model with only a couple of pitfalls to watch for along the way, as alluded to in my log. In my humble opinion, the Salmson's lines are more graceful than most other two-seater of the period, it has an eye catching colour and marking scheme, the double rigging provides a degree of challenge, it boasts well executed weighted wheels, and a complex engine. All of this should appeal to our crowd but she just doesn't get the attention she deserves.

Cheers,

Chris

[coyotemagic]

Stunning work, Chris!  I'll have to start my Gaspatch 2A2 (as soon as I clear my bench of the other 6 builds currently filling the space).
Cheers,
Bud

[Chris Johnson]

I'll have to start my Gaspatch 2A2 (as soon as I clear my bench of the other 6 builds currently filling the space).

I'm looking forward to that Bud. I've read good things about that kit and in your hands, it's sure to be a winner. It'll be interesting to see how the two companies approach their kits and I especially look forward to seeing you work your 'magic' with the double rigged cabanes in the smaller scale. With PrzemoL, MGunns, Rick, and me building Salmson's, maybe she is starting to get the attention she deserves.

Cheers,

Chris

[Ernie]

She's looking just wonderful, Chris!  Your talents are evident
in the paint and attention to detail. I am looking forward to the
next updates.  Beautiful work, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie

[petrov27]

I can only echo the other comments and say that what you are doing with this kit is fantastic - love the scheme, weathering and detail you have done...

You mentioned applying an oil glaze to weather it - can you please give more details on that technique? Is that similar to a pin wash?

[bobs_buckles]

A good sized model and a most beautiful model at that!
Well Done, Chris!

VB

[TomR1981]

Fantastic looking Salmson Chris. Well done!

Tom

[WarrenD]

A beautiful job so far on a beautiful bird Chris. I'm really happy for all of you 1/32nd scale guys, y'all are in tall cotton these days to be sure.

Warren

[Kreston]

Really, really nice work, Chris!

[Michael Scarborough]

Chris, I believe all the adjectives have already been used....so I'll add a verb: it is invigorating to watch this build progress. As, I am worn out from three long weeks of work and a trip, but looking through these recent images makes me want to pour another cup of coffee and take a couple of days at the bench!

Thanks for the shot of styrene B-12!

Cheers from NYC,
MIchael

[jknaus]

Fantastic work. Just gorgeous.
James