Gaspatch salmson 2a2 aircraft

Gaspatch produces a line of turnbuckles and air speed indicators in 148 th and 2 nd scales. Otsu1 is my 117th model and so far i have enjoyed building it due to the fact that this kit. It sounded like a bunch of tin cans on the end of a string, but they could shoot all kinds of hole 148 scale salmson 2a2 late type by gaspatch models. Offered for sale is a 148scale paint mask set for the french world war i salmson 2a2 fighter, made by gaspatch models. Gaspatch 148 scale salmson 2a2 late model kit gp48001. Built in a large numbers, the french salmson 2a2 was the most widely used reconnaissance aircraft in the final year of the first world war. The salmson 2, given the military designation salmson 2.

The salmson 2page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects. Gaspatch models salmson 2a2 late manual pdf download. If you are interested in the salmson we have a full build in 1. The salmson 2, given the military designation salmson 2 a2 was a french biplane reconnaissance aircraft made by salmson.

The total production reached 3250 items, of which 2200 were built by salmson and the rest by latecoere, hanriot, and des fontaines. Offered for sale is a 148scale model of a french world war ii salmson 2a2 late type fighter, made by gaspatch models. This kit is complete and mint in the box, with all of the parts still attached to. After wwi, the salmson 2a2 reconnaissance aircraft was produced in japan under license and the name of army. In 1890, emile began his career in paris, manufacturing pumps. Salmson also provided a slightly modified trainer variant of their salmson 2 with redundant controls for student and instructor. This is my latest project the first japanese mass production aircraft. Despite being a 2seater, manoeuvrability was excellent and it also had a good rate of climb.

Gaspatch 148 salmson 2a2 mid type wwi 2seater biplane. Salmson 2a2, gaspatch models 1248002 20 scalemates. For the future, we plan, likewise, to produce models that are not common but are interesting in their design and historical significance. Background test flown in april 1917, the rugged salmson 2a2 was one of the main reconnaissance aircraft used by the french and american aviation units during 1918. Approximately units were produced between 1922 and 1927 at kawasaki around 300 and other factories in japan. These were used in combat by both the french and the american expeditionary force. The salmson 2a2 was a robust, twoseated airplane, fast, reliable, and adaptable to other uses. This is just their 2nd release but even the first one the salmson 2a2 is an excellent kit.

Summary of contents for gaspatch models salmson 2a2 mid page 1 one of the early aviations most underrated pioneers was the french industrialist emile salmson 18581921. All told, the aircraft was a serviceable mount with a capable feel. The kit contains 167 parts in medium grey coloured plastic, three clear plastic parts, one fret of 44 photoetched parts, one diecut cardboard alignment jig for landing gear and. Vallejo wwii british aircraft model air paint set 16. At the time of this writing, gaspatch has three variants of the salmson 2a2 in the planning stages, all in 148 th scale. Our first model is the salmson 2a2, an aircraft that, although having played a key role and produced in great numbers, had not received appropriate attention from the plastic model kit manufacturers. The japanese type otsu 1 reconnaissance aircraft saw service in siberia in 1922 and china in 1931 and was not completely replaced until 1933. Home model kit accessories aircraft models turnbuckles and accessories gaspatch models 148 scale gaspatch models 148 scale displaying products 1 30 of 38 results. I also received a very nice xmas card in english thou and a salmson 2a2 badge with my order. The gaspatch channel at imodeler 5 articles imodeler. After wwi, the salmson 2a2 reconnaissance aircraft was produced in.

During world war i salmson made its first complete aeroplanes, mainly the twoseat fighterreconnaissance plane, the salmson 2a2. In addition, the american expeditionary forces ordered 750 aircraft to equip 10 squadrons. Salmson aircraft of world war i great war aircraft in. Salmson 2a2 black 22, 1 aero squadron aircraft of world.

Gaspatch 148 late version of the salmson 2a2 model kit assembly required for experienced modelers one of the early aviations most underrated pioneers was the french industrialist emile. Henschel hs 123 a1 an online magazine for aircraft and. Gaspatch models is a very young but promising company. This kit is complete and mint in the box, with all of the parts still attached to the trees and sealed in bags inside the box. I am new to this forum but ve been building plastic aeroplane models since 1989. Jun 11, 2018 aircraft salmson 2a2 black 22, 1 aero squadron. Gaspatch models salmson 2a2 mid manual pdf download. All told, the aircraft was a serviceable mount with a capable feel and appropriate armament and power. The total production reached 3250 items, of which 2200 were built by salmson and the rest by latecoere, hanriot and desfontainers. This is the second kit of gaspatch models, after their salmson 2a2 also in 148 th scale, and is offered in two editions, one for the hs123 a1 and one for the b1. After the war, the japanese air force ordered about 350 salmson 2a2s. Aug 04, 2014 how to rig a model airplane easy rigging for scale ww1 aircraft duration.

Dec 27, 2012 i also received a very nice xmas card in english thou and a salmson 2a2 badge with my order. Otsu1 is my 117th model and so far i have enjoyed building it due to the fact that this kit from gaspatch models is simply excellent. Vallejo wwii british aircraft model air paint set 16 colors hobby and model paint. Gaspatch models 148 salmson 2a2 paint mask set ebay. Gas patch models 148 scale aircraft internet hobbies. How to rig a model airplane easy rigging for scale ww1 aircraft duration.

Henschel hs 123 a1 gaspatch models 148 wip finescale. The company also designed a prototype of a single seat scoutfighter, the salmson 3, but this was not produced in large quantities. Jun 19, 2017 gaspatch models is a very young but promising company. Summary of contents for gaspatch models salmson 2a2 late page 1 one of the early aviations most underrated pioneers was the french industrialist emile salmson 18581921. The total production reached 3250 items, of which 2200 were built. This is my first post, but i have been building model airplanes since 1989. There are also 2 sheets of vinyl masks, a lasercut cardboard jig, 5 decal options, and a profusely illustrated instruction booklet. As far as such photos are published in specialist literatu. Good quality cartograf decals with markings for 4 colorful.

The salmson 2 a2 saw limited service in the new czechoslavak air force, both sides in the russian civil war, poland, belgium and limited use as a civilian passenger aircraft. Sep 23, 2015 this is my latest project the first japanese mass production aircraft. Gaspatch turnbuckles lsp discussion large scale planes. Historical original photos from the time of the third reich can depict swastikas or other anticonstitutional symbols. Apr 03, 2018 salmson also provided a slightly modified trainer variant of their salmson 2 with redundant controls for student and instructor. Gaspatch models was established in 2011, initially producing high quality resin and photoetched accessories, mainly for wwi aircraft but eventually expanding their field of interest to. I will also order more of them for all the wing nut wing kits i puchase. Thats not surprising considering that 3200 examples were produced. In 20, gaspatch released their first injection moulded model, a salmson. Fine molds 148 aircraft series imperial army mitsubishi ki15 dimorphism fligh. Gaspatch recommends this mask for use with the 148 gaspatch salmson 2a2 and otsu1 models the set is new and mint in the package. Test flown in april 1917, the rugged salmson 2a2 was one of the main reconnaissance aircraft used by the french and american aviation units. Gas patch models items tagged as 148 scale aircraft. Gaspatch models was established in 2011, initially producing high quality resin and photoetched accessories, mainly for wwi aircraft but eventually expanding their field of interest to cover prewar and wwii in 148, 2, 5, 124 and 116 as well.

After wwi, the salmson 2a2 reconnaissance aircraft was produced in japan under license and the name of army type otsu 1. A2 was a french biplane reconnaissance aircraft made by salmson. The salmson 2page contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this aircraft. Otsu1 salmson 2a2 gaspatch models 148 walkaround the. The henschel stands boldly against tamiya and other premium kit manufactures mainly because the ownermanaging director and most of the staff are modellers themselves. Dave did a great job with that kit and now has this new gaspatch models salmson 2a2 mid type that hell be building in the not too distant future. Army type otsu 1 salmson 2a2 gaspatch models 148 imodeler. It sounded like a bunch of tin cans on the end of a string, but they could shoot all kinds of hole 148 scale salmson 2a2 late type by. Gaspatch 148 late version of the salmson 2a2 model kit assembly required for experienced modelers one of the early aviations most underrated pioneers was the french industrialist emile salmson 18581921. Along with the breguet 14, it was the main reconnaissance aircraft in use with the french army and the american expeditionary forces aviation units in 1918. Otsu1 salmson 2a2 gaspatch models 148 walkaround sign in to follow this. Along with the breguet 14, it was the main reconnaissance aircraft in use with the french army and the american expeditionary force s aviation units in 1918. Feb 06, 2012 the salmson 2a2 equipped 52 french escadrilles. Salmson aircraft of world war i great war aircraft in profile owers, colin, guttman, jon s.