Gaspatch Models has been giving us a limited run of fine detail pieces until now. Now they have three 1:48 kits of the Salmson 2A2. They have generously given us a chance to look at their late production version. Lets have a look.

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Thanks!

To answer a question. Yes, the plan view sheet glues down to a flat board like 1/4 inch ply. And the thick cardboard formers are punched free and glued on top of the plan view.

Hi Stephen

Is that jig a "first" in a mainstream kit? - it's a brilliant idea!

I've ordered one of these beauties, and e-mailed Pheon to pre-order at set of their upcoming 1:48 decals - together they're my New Year's treat to me.

All the best

Rowan

While jig patterns have been provided by a few manufacturers over the years, this is the first WWI kit to provide the jig plan view and support blocks.

It is also interesting to note with Gaspatch's 3 kits of the Salmson 2A2 the stigma of the old 1:48 Merlin kit is easily forgotten. The Merlin kit was little more than a block of slush molded plastic. The 1:48 Gaspatch kit is light years ahead of the Merlin version.

Hi Stephen

I bought the old Merlin Albatros when it came out - that was "fun" too! I hasten to add, I had no involvement, despite my call-sign!

I must take this opportunity to give a plug for Gaspatch's delivery service. I ordered the kit yesterday (a Sunday) and received an e-mail today that it's been dispatched.

All the best

Rowan

Hi again

It's arrived! Ordered on Sunday, and arrived (by international mail) on Thursday! - full marks to GasPatch and the postal services at each end!



All the best

Rowan

Excellent service!

Hi again

For those that have missed it, new Aeroscale member, Evangelos Vassilopoulos, has a superb build of this kit underway in Pre-Flight Check. It looks like a sure-fire Front-Page Feature in the making.

All the best

Rowan