There's a few '55ers that I'd like to see get new sculpts, but yeah, this is one of the higher-ranked ones for me in terms of need (along with the Naginata's wonky feet and the Daimyo's... ah, everything...). Great Mech, awful mini. I've avoided it for years as a result, but always have wanted to add them to my shelves. With the upgrades we got over the years to other Mechs in that book like the Fireball and Huron Warrior, I'm optimistic that a Salamander resculpt (plastic or metal) will look spiffy.
I've actually always thought the Salamander looked okay, even with the original art.