guitarlute101 Posted December 28, 2013 Posted December 28, 2013 Hi all, I wanted to jump in the GB with the Wingnut Wings Salmson. I want to super detail this build so I'll start with the engine. The Salmson engine has clothes pin springs that are moulded as a solid part on the kit engine........... So I made a jig out of plastic and metal rod and made a spring to see how it would turn out.............. Here's the result, I'm happy with it............. Here is where it will go after I modify the kit part....... ] thanks for checking in, Mark 4
JonathanReed Posted December 28, 2013 Posted December 28, 2013 Sweet! Nice to have you in the GB! Looking forward to seeing this!
Dave J Posted December 28, 2013 Posted December 28, 2013 Great start Mark. You should have fun with this kit, I really enjoyed building it.
Administrators James H Posted December 28, 2013 Administrators Posted December 28, 2013 I never thought we'd see a Salmson being built so quickly, and a super-detailed one too. Thanks for sharing Mark. I'll copy this link to our FB page. Oh, almost forgot to say.... 1
guitarlute101 Posted December 28, 2013 Author Posted December 28, 2013 Thanks Jonathan, Dave and James. Love this site, there are some amazing builds going on here! The jig I made is helping a lot, I have 18 of these things to make (and a few extra to feed the carpet monster) and I'm almost done. Next I'll have to remove the molded on springs from the kit part but that doesn't look like it will be too difficult. I'm not sure when I'll put the springs on at this point as they can't be handled very much or they get bent easily, so probably after some painting and assembly. I'll have to do some more thinking on that. Mark
Administrators James H Posted December 28, 2013 Administrators Posted December 28, 2013 Hi Mark, Perhaps you can add them after main engine painting, using Klear or similar, as an adhesive. Just do a few a time, leave to dry, then rotate. Got to say it's another idea I'll have to shamelessly copy for mine when the time comes.
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted December 28, 2013 Administrators Posted December 28, 2013 Wow! What an amazing start!!! Without a jig that would make you bonkers Following this build!
Grant Posted December 29, 2013 Posted December 29, 2013 Hell's teeth Mark, what a fantastic way to announce your arrival! Welcome aboard and wow, great idea adding the springs - detail like that is the difference between good and fabulous. That's it .. chair pulled up, drink in hand and watching!
GUY5Y Posted December 29, 2013 Posted December 29, 2013 As Grant said,the difference between good and fabulous is a very comfortable chair and and a large drink (At least I think he said that). Being serious,fantastic to see.This site seems to be a magnet to innovative genii,learning from each other,at the same time egging each other on.Love it. 1
Matt_ Posted December 30, 2013 Posted December 30, 2013 Nice idea and well executed... Look forward to seeing them in place... Matt
guitarlute101 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Posted January 6, 2014 Many thanks for the comments everyone. You've really made me feel welcomed. I look forward to many more builds here! The Guitarlute "Salmson Engine Factory" has been hard at work and I've enjoyed every minute. The engine goes together like a dream and is a little model in itself. I've done a lot of the detail painting and I've added ignition wires to the back of the engine (I'll do the front tomorrow). So here is how it stands right now.................. I'll add the springs once I'm ready to mount the engine to the fuselage. Thanks for checking in!! Mark 2
Administrators Fran Posted January 6, 2014 Administrators Posted January 6, 2014 OMG!! great detail and great work!! Congrats!! Love it! 1
guitarlute101 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks Pardelhas and Martin. I'm having a great time with this build. Mark 1
Grant Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 That's stunning Mark, you've brought the engine to life.
guitarlute101 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 Thanks guys! I really appreciate the comments. I've wired up the front of the engine......................... and all of the springs are ready for painting............................. Thanks for checking in! Mark 1
guitarlute101 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Posted January 7, 2014 I've actually had time to paint and put the springs on before I go to work. Here's where the engine stands so far.............. The engine front................ and the side.................... Just a little more work to do and it's done............ Mark 2
Administrators James H Posted January 7, 2014 Administrators Posted January 7, 2014 That really is very pretty. Such a colourful looking little power-plant. This promises to be a very exciting build
GUY5Y Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Please hurry up and put a cowl on it before I cry?
guitarlute101 Posted January 8, 2014 Author Posted January 8, 2014 Thanks for the comments guys! This build is so much fun!!. Next I'll be moving on to the belt driven wireless and it's equipment. There is an excellent picture of this area on page 17 of the "Salmson Aircraft of World War 1" book by Flying Machines Press. The belt driven wireless replaced the propeller driven wireless that was mounted to the starboard side of the fuselage. Profiles A,B,E and possibly D use the Prop wireless. So that leaves me with Profile C (possibly D) to use which was my first choice anyway so it worked out fine. I'll have an update soon. Mark
DougN Posted January 8, 2014 Posted January 8, 2014 Engine looks great, love those springs! Looking forward to the rest of the build. Doug
guitarlute101 Posted January 10, 2014 Author Posted January 10, 2014 Thanks Doug! Here's a little detail work I've managed to get together on the wireless equipment..................... a bunch of wiring to add next........... Mark 1
Administrators Fran Posted January 11, 2014 Administrators Posted January 11, 2014 oh boy, i`m will follow very close this fantastic build! !! I must get one Salmson for me!! 1
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