RAF SE5a (1/72, Roden)

[PrzemoL]

I have just started a new project - Hisso SE5a from Roden with Part PE. I plan to build the famous Mc Cudden's mount.

The interior is almost ready for closing

[GAJouette]

  Przemol,
What wait a minute that can't be so. If I hadn't read your description I would have been completely convinced I was looking a 1/48 scale project underway.OUTSTANDING P.E. work my old friend and an extra tip of the hat for such artwork in 1/72 scale. I can hardly wait to see your next awesome update .
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[uncletony]

Amaaaaaaaaaazing. 

[coyotemagic]

Truly brilliant, Prez.  Off to an amazing start.
Cheers,
Bud

[Des]

Absolutely amazing work, and in 1:72 scale, incredible.

Des.

[PrzemoL]

Thanks, gentlemen.
Red Baron, I should have said, that the fuselage walls had to be thinned substantially before this nice truss fitted inside.

[lcarroll]

Przemol,
   I have seen many pretty impressive builds in 1/72; this one tips me right over the edge. The clean and crisp work along with the degree of detail is simply mind blowing.......nicely done and compliments on your considerable skills!
Cheers,
Lance

[MammaAiuto]

Hello PrzemoL,

Nice start... how is the fit of the PE , do you have to remove some plastic for the fitting.
I got this kit ( SE5a ) and was planing to orders the photo-etch from Part, I am happy to follow you and see your experience.
Usually I order my PE from model-art.eu, but they are always pretty long before ( to send or sending )  my order were do buy your photo-etch.

Have a nice modeling times

Marc P
     

[PrzemoL]

Thanks, Lance and Marc.
Marc, to fit this interior one has to thin quite substantially the walls of the fuselage. Also the turtledeck in front of the cockpit requires thinning, especially to have enough space for the Vickers over the instrument panel.
I am lucky to live in Poland, home of Part. I order their products in their flag-shop: Jadar in Warsaw. The delivery is never later than a couple of days after the order is placed.

[Whiteknuckles]

Your skill in this scale is mind-numbing PrzemoL. I'm in awe of your sharpness and detailing of these little beauties!!

Andrew

[PrzemoL]

Thanks, Andrew.

Some progress - the fuselage is closed. Roden seem to beat the record with this one - they split it into 7 elements and the lower wings bring the eighth. The latter required serious surgery to fit the bottom of the internal truss. I have also replaced the chin element with a PE part.
The fit of all these elements is not bad but far from perfect, too. Filling and sanding is the name of the day now.

[JoeDxMB]

I'm amazed also.

 I  find it  difficult enough adding detail  for a 1:48.

[Dal Gavan]

1/72?  I can't do as well in 1/32!  Brilliant effort, PrzemoL

Dal.

[pepperman42]

Well done!! Amazing for 1/72

Steve

[PrzemoL]

Thank you, gentlemen.

Every joint required treatment with CA glue as a putty. But for now this job is done, panel lines rescribed at corrected locations, holes for the rigging drilled. The body is now ready for painting.