mrobbins71

Superb job, Dave; I am just learning about French colors in WWI as part of my research before I tackle my USAS "Christmas surprise"; must admit I had not heard of "Horizon Blue" before now, so this adventure will be an education and history lesson for sure. I was wondering: given that the covering was silk, and not linen, would it be too far-fetched to produce a slightly glossy sheen on newly-arrived examples at the front? Looking more carefully at a lot of pictures right now to try to figure that out. btw: thanks for the helpful photos and advice everyone. Mine will be finished in an estimated 17 months... m UPDATE: Dave, I received my Salmson on Chriostmas Eve and after looking at the period phtos in the instruction booklet I owe you an apology; all of the pictures show a farily dull, matte appearance, with the possible exception of a slight sheen on the cowlings, as Richard Alexander mentions in the notes... I guess part of the fun of building these machines is what we learn about the technology of the period. Those old guys had a sophistication I never appreciated given the materials available and the techniques of the day.