Author Topic: CSM Salmsom-Moineau S.M.1 1:48 scale (Read 55103 times)

RAGIII · « **Reply #105 on:** July 11, 2016, 08:17:21 AM »

The decals look terrific Des!
RAGIII

coyotemagic · « **Reply #106 on:** July 11, 2016, 01:17:49 PM »

I can't even begin to express how much I'm enjoying this build, Des! Seeing your skills at work in 1/48 scale is magical and having you blaze the trail on this kit is invaluable to me!
Cheers,
Bud

Des · « **Reply #107 on:** July 11, 2016, 02:49:02 PM »

My many thanks to Lance, Rick and Bud for your very kind comments.

I have fitted the fuselage/bottom wing struts which now holds everything together very firmly. Fitting these struts without the jig would have been near impossible. I removed all of the resin strut pins and replaced them with 0.5mm copper wire, I also drilled 0.5mm holes in the fuselage and wing to accept the struts, CA holds them together. I have to admit, I am really enjoying this build even though it is not my usual scale.

Des.

Borsos · « **Reply #108 on:** July 11, 2016, 08:32:50 PM »

You are making a great job! This SM is going to be a beauty!
Best regards
Borsos

Des · « **Reply #109 on:** July 11, 2016, 08:49:47 PM »

Thank you Borsos for dropping by and leaving kind comments.

Just a quickie update tonight. I added the decals to the rudder and fitted the rudder to the fin.

Des.

RAGIII · « **Reply #110 on:** July 11, 2016, 11:17:17 PM »

I think a WOW!!!! is appropriate here!
RAGIII

GAJouette · « **Reply #111 on:** July 12, 2016, 12:40:17 AM »

Des,
Outstanding my old friend. Very impressive indeed and a fitting tribute to your Master Level talents.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

ALBATROS1234 · « **Reply #112 on:** July 12, 2016, 02:30:24 AM »

Very clean build.you would think it was an im kit.

radio · « **Reply #113 on:** July 12, 2016, 06:24:35 AM »

Exellent work and painting from a Master model builder!😁

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Cheers
Martin

pietro · « **Reply #114 on:** July 12, 2016, 06:56:40 AM »

Des, this is fantastic! I am embarrassed by your speedy builds. I'm still plodding along on the Canuck! All the sub-assemblies are done, but I don't seem to be able to get to the finish line. My 1/12 Lotus 49 project has completely consumed me.
Your workmanship and problem solving are brilliant. We can't wait to see this "thing" finished, so you can get going on the 1/32 version.
All the best to you, Des.

Pietro

Des · « **Reply #115 on:** July 12, 2016, 08:03:00 AM »

Thanks very much Rick, Gregory, Scott, Martin and Pietro for your extremely kind words, even though it is resin and 1:48 scale I am enjoying the challenge, there have been no major issues so far.

Des.

Des · « **Reply #116 on:** July 12, 2016, 01:07:29 PM »

I fitted the anti nose-over wheel using the kit struts and 0.5mm brass tube as the stays, a small step but a step all the same.

Des.

Ernie · « **Reply #117 on:** July 12, 2016, 01:17:11 PM »

Des, the build is coming along beautifully! I am really enjoying seeing the
SM take shape. Super job my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie

Des · « **Reply #118 on:** July 12, 2016, 02:28:41 PM »

Thanks very much Ernie, your kind comments are always very much appreciated.

Des.

Des · « **Reply #119 on:** July 12, 2016, 07:31:15 PM »

I managed to fit the port side propeller drive gearbox unit, finding the correct struts for each location took most of my time but once sorted out it went together reasonably well. I also made and fitted the tail skid, the kit supplied tail skid is only PE and was very flimsy so I made mine from various sizes of brass tube. The head-on photo shows the streamline effect of having the engine mounted sideways inside the fuselage.

Des.