#4586130 - 11/29/21 05:45 PM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Hi all, The exposed fuselage side bay is finished as far as I can. There are no drawings or photographs of the is area on a French Salmson 2-A2, apart from aircraft that are either being built or that have crashed. Therefore there's no 'complete' French aircraft detail available. However, there is a photograph of an American Salmson 2-A2 that does show this area complete. Although the American aircraft were fitted with a Type 3-US generator, which was different from the French version, the detail in their bays look very similar. Therefore I detailed the bay with electrical conduit and wires, tubes and what I assume were aircraft batteries (the observers wireless had its own battery). The detail is a combination of scratch parts, 'ANYZ’ 0.5 mm silver braided line (AN011) and ‘MFH’ black 0.4 mm flexible tube (P-961). Decals used were spares from previous model builds. Out of necessity, the added detail may not be accurate, but at least is does represent that bay area. Mike
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#4586157 - 11/30/21 08:50 AM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Hi all, I shouldn't build more than one model at a time!! I built the Vulcan B Mk.2 while still working on the Salmson 2-A2 model. Someone on another forum spotted that I'd placed the Vulcan's left wing roundel too far inboard and that the jet pipes should be the longer version for the 201 series engine. I can remove and replace the roundel. However, the shorter jet pipes that are currently fitted form part of the mounting for the acrylic support rods. Fortunately I kept the correct kit parts, but whether I can replace the existing jet pipes is debatable.
This is a case where I didn't see the wood for the trees!!
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#4586204 - 11/30/21 10:35 PM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Mike, I'm sure nobody will notice that little mistake. After all, they'd be in awe in front of your great modeling skills they won't even think about it! Someone on another forum spotted that I'd placed the Vulcan's left wing roundel too far inboard and that the jet pipes should be the longer version for the 201 series engine. Well perhaps only one person.
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#4586208 - 11/30/21 10:52 PM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Mike, everyone knows that mistakes are unavoidable in life. It's what you do after the mistake, that really counts
The Salmson is looking really good mate.
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#4586246 - 12/01/21 08:10 AM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Mike, I'm sure nobody will notice that little mistake. After all, they'd be in awe in front of your great modeling skills they won't even think about it! Someone on another forum spotted that I'd placed the Vulcan's left wing roundel too far inboard and that the jet pipes should be the longer version for the 201 series engine. Well perhaps only one person. Sssh!
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#4586338 - 12/02/21 08:51 PM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Hi all, Just a quick update. I forgot to fit the generator drive belt. To represent the generator drive belt, I cut a strip of photo-etch 1.0 mm wide, then annealed it (softened over a flame). It was then bent around a 1.8 mm diameter drill to form a semi-circle. It was then brush painted with ‘Tamiya' Rubber Black (XF18). Once dry it was secured in position around the forward shaft of the generator, with the two ends onto the round ‘pulley’ on the rear of the engine. Mike
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#4586343 - 12/02/21 09:20 PM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Hi all, For those interested in the Vulcan, a quick update. To replace the jet pipes with the correct, longer versions. It's strange how 'Airfix' provide these parts, but there's no mention of them in the assembly instructions. All other model variations are shown, but only the shorter jet pipes are shown? Anyway, as the shorter jet pipes were already fitted and part of the wing structure, I chose not to try cutting them out and replacing the entire assemblies. Instead, I built the outer casings of the longer jet pipes, but without the inner jet pipes (internal jet pipes were already fitted). I then separated the four pipes and marked, then cut away the casing leaving 7 mm from the rear edges. These were then cemented onto the rear of the existing casings. This means the acrylic rods used to support the model from inside the two inner engines still works. I've yet to add the exterior plates around the front of each casing, which I'll do using thin plastic card. Then it a case of painting them. As for the re-positioning of the left roundel - I've received a replacement set of decals. The previous roundel has been sanded off, so I just need to mask and paint that camouflaged area and weather it to match the surrounding area. Then I can apply the roundel, in the correct position this time then final clear coat, Mike
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#4586348 - 12/03/21 03:11 AM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Mike, I knew you would correct things. It's just in your nature! Cheers Mate!
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#4586353 - 12/03/21 10:01 AM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Hi Rob, You know me too well. I couldn't leave it incorrect,
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#4587211 - 12/15/21 04:29 PM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Hi all, Here's my completed model of Avro Vulcan B.Mk.2, Serial No:XM573 of No.44 (Rhodesia) Squadron. The squadron was reformed in 1960 at Royal Air Force Waddington in Lincolnshire, UK, initially operating the Vulcan B Mk.1 from August 1960 then converting in January 1961 to the Vulcan B Mk.1a. The Vulcan's were operated as high-altitude bombers as part of the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent. In 1964,and due to the use of Soviet Surface to Air Missiles (SAMs), the Vulcan became vulnerable and their role was changed to low level penetration bombing. In 1968 the squadron was equipped with eight of the B Mk.2 versions, which carried the WE177 'laydown' bombs. In 1969 the Royal Navy took over the UK's role for nuclear deterrent and the Vulcan force was assigned to SACEUR, for the support of land forces. In this role conventional weapons would have been used with the option to convert to nuclear weapons should the situation on the ground escalate. The squadron served in this role until 1982, when their Vulcans were involved flying combat missions during the Falklands War. The squadron was eventually disbanded in December 1982. The model is the new release in 1:72nd scale by Airfix. The decal markings are partly from the 'Kits World' (KW172214) set. Paints used were primarily 'Tamiya' acrylic: Camouflage - RAF Medium Sea Grey (XF83) and RAF Dark Green (XF81). Anti-flash white - White (XF2) with added Buff (XF57). 'Flory' Dark Dirt wash for panel line wash and 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC-311) used for final sealing. Display base: 18mm thick MDF with routed profile edges and 8mm diameter holes for the model support rods. Sealed and painted matte-black with felt pads on the underside. 8mm diameter acrylic rod heat bent as support rods into the modified internal structure of the Vulcan model. Top surface is 2mm thick black Perspex, bored through to accept the ten squadron badges, the two acrylic support rods and black edge screws. Ten 25mm diameter lapel badges, representing the Vulcan squadrons, with the rear face clamping pins removed and filed flat. A woven No.44 Squadron patch. A clear acrylic cover fits over the display as protection against dust or damage. Please excuse the quality of the photographs - not that great. Mike
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#4587218 - 12/15/21 05:18 PM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Wow! I wasn't expecting to see that impressive base display Sandbagger! Very nice touch!
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#4587774 - 12/24/21 03:41 PM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Hi all, I've been fighting off a cold and cough (not Covid) for the past few weeks, so I've not posted updates. However, here's and update for the Salmson. I've used a combination of 'Tamiya' acrylic and 'Hataka' lacquer paints for the external camouflage scheme. This was all airbrushed with 'Alclad' Aqua Gloss 600 for applying the decals. I cut templates to create the various shapes required then transferred them onto the 'Aviattic’ Linen Weave effect (ATT32236) decal sheets. These were applied after which the kit decals were added. Everything was given a coat of 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311) lacquer as the base for applying weathering, which I'll be applying next, Mike
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#4587935 - 12/27/21 07:04 PM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Hi all, Just a few updates. The wheels have 'Aviattic' linen weave effect decal applied. The landing gear is painted ready to assemble. The two Lewis and single Vickers machine guns are prepared for fitting. The 'Proper Plane' laminated wood propeller has got it decals and semi-matte clear coat. All of these have yet to be weathered etc, Mike
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#4588227 - 12/31/21 07:20 PM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Hi all, Last update for 2021. Landing gear fitted. 'GasPatch' 1:48th scale turnbuckles with 0.12 blue coloured mono-filament and 0.4 - 0.5 mm diameter brass tube. Tubes and barrels of turnbuckles painted with 'Tamiya' Medium Blue (XF18). Mike
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#4588319 - 01/01/22 09:55 PM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Hi All, The twin bracing wires between the front and rear cabane struts are pre-rigged. Also the win wires between the rear cabane struts. The turnbuckles are fitted on the ends of the lines, but the lines are left loose at the anchor points. This should make it easier to final rig these lines once the upper wing is fitted, Mike
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#4588380 - 01/02/22 08:04 PM
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Hi all, The underside of the upper wing is now pre-rigged. This covers the twin flying and landing wires, twin cabane bracing wires, drag wires and interplane incidence wires. The turnbuckles are fixed on the lines, but the anchor point loops are left loose for final fitting once the wing is fitted. Now it's on to pre-rigging the aileron, elevator and rudder control horns. Also the twin bracing wires for the fin bracing, Mike
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#4588446 - 01/03/22 02:33 PM
Re: 1:32nd scale Salmson 2-A2
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Hi all, The flight controls are now pre-rigged. The control horns for the ailerons, rudder and elevator. Now it's on to pre-rigging the fin/tail plane twin bracing wires, Mike
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