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

[Michael Scarborough]

I'm more than happy to leave the rigging 'as is' as I like how it looks. Maybe it's not historically accurate but I'm okay with that.

Chris,

Two thoughts come to mind:

It's your model and you're the one who will have to look at it for the next several decades.....if you like how it looks, you've made the right decision.

And, as Bob's pointed out, you are historically accurate.

Man...your work makes me want to tear into the Otsu kit NOW! It's that inspirational.....and not bad for an armor modeler.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael  (who has a Sherman III, a Firefly, a Crusader, an Humber, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree and all under construction.)

[radio]

It is exellent Chris.
Martin

[PrzemoL]

Lovely, Chris. great to see your Salmson taking final shape.

[WarrenD]

A really beautiful job Chris.

Warren

[lcarroll]

   That's a beautifully "clean" model you've got coming together there, Chris, Your rigging is exceptionally well done.
Looking forward to seeing her in all her "completed glory"!
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

   That's a beautifully "clean" model you've got coming together there, Chris, Your rigging is exceptionally well done.
Looking forward to seeing her in all her "completed glory"!
Cheers,
Lance

I cant say it any better Chris, JUST BEAUTIFUL!
RAGIII

[rhallinger]

   That's a beautifully "clean" model you've got coming together there, Chris, Your rigging is exceptionally well done.
Looking forward to seeing her in all her "completed glory"!
Cheers,
Lance

I cant say it any better Chris, JUST BEAUTIFUL!
RAGIII

+1.  You're setting the Salmson standard Chris!  Looks great.

Cheers,

Bob

[tankbear]

Cheers from NYC,
Michael  (who has a Sherman III, a Firefly, a Crusader, an Humber, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree and all under construction.)

Michael..... you have me beat. I only have a Revell Atomic Cannon under construction. Has been for over a year now and still has a ways to go.... So, good luck with your builds and I hope the see the end to mine eventually..... 

Chris.... What can I say that is any different than all the others have said? Absolutely beautiful.... the detail looks excellent.... and as usual your paint work is incredible. As much as the Dark Side misses you.... these flying targets are definitely your niche! Really had a kick watching you build this one... amazing result for all the fight it gave you along the way.... 

Bob 

[Des]

Exceptional workmanship Chris, the rigging is superb and to your usual very high standards, you certainly have set the bar high for anyone building one of these kits.

Des.

[IFF1418]

Hello Chris,

I was out of circulation for quite a long time, and that is why I didn't follow this exceptional build. And now I could hang myself that I didn't follow it from the beginning. So I started to read it from the beginning on and I am overwhelmed by all of your skills in all the departements of modeling. Besides very, very exceptional photos which add such a lot to the interest of the build log, your painting abilities are phenominal and I will not repeat what has been said already many times, the rigging is of the highest degree and your perseverance an example for many. It makes it all very difficult for the Salmson builders who come after you (of which I am one as the kit is on its way to me) to do even half that good. And I still have to go through the build log of Przemo (and we know what he is able to do). You did a fantastic job Chris and I gladly will take my hat off for you!

Kind regards
Patrick

[Fokker boy]

Looking excellent.

[Kreston]

Wow!  Nice work!

[Alexis]

Ooooh, that is looking really sharp Chris 






Terri

[Ernie]

Chris, the tail rigging looks amazing!  Beautiful neat job, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie

[Chris Johnson]

Thanks for all of your comments everyone! This will be my last update for this build log as I think I have it pretty well put to bed now. I almost missed them but thanks to MGunns I followed his lead and used EZ Line to replicate the bungy cords on the Tourelle mount. I also added two drag lines per side, rigged the undercarriage, and added the propeller. The latter is done with oils over-coated with Tamiya Clear Yellow and sealed with Vallejo Satin clear coat.













The bungy cords on the Tourelle mount keep the Lewis guns fully elevated.



I'll take some photos of the finished model in the next few days and post it under the Completed Models board.

Thanks again to everyone who took time to follow this project.

Cheers,

Chris