RAF SE.5a Polish (1/32, mostly WNW)

[PrzemoL]

Thank you, everybody.

Winter holidays and impatient wait for the decals ordered again at Melius Manu have slowed down the progress on this build. But before going to lovely Madeira Island and just after return I managed to go as far as possible without the markings decals applied. Paint, shading, wash, some basic rigging (u/c and tail minus rudder) brought me to this stage.








The upper wing put on cabane struts only for show




And main struts and propeller (this from Roden kit) basically ready

[RAGIII]

Stunning paint work on the fuselage and wings as always ! The struts and prop look terrific!
RAGIII

[Juan]

Stunning paint work on the fuselage and wings as always ! The struts and prop look terrific!
RAGIII

Cannot agree more, GORGEOUS!!!!!

[lcarroll]

   Very impressive update Prze, just beautiful work thus far! The overall improvements to the interior and remarkably finished basic components are a compliment to your modeling skills, your work never fails to impress!
Cheers,
Lance

[steveb]

Loving the subtle color variations!!

Steve

[dr 1 ace]

Loving the subtle color variations!!

Steve

Big Big Ditto !!!!

Ed

[PrzemoL]

Thank you for the kind words.
Well, the wait for the decals goes on. So I completed the work under the centrewing including an unusual layout of the Aldis(?) sight (visible in the archive photo). And then started working on Roden's Viper. The main body is similarly arranged as in WNW's Hisso but the intake manifold with carbs and air filter consist of 9 elements instead of one. Also magnetos have to be assembled - each from 4 bits plus added 8 electric wires apiece.

[gedmundson]

Great updates! Thanks for posting. Love what you've done so far.
Cheers,
Gary

[RAGIII]

Outstanding update! Your Viper is coming along nicely!
RAGIII

[jeroen_R90S]

~~following silently and enjoying~~

[PrzemoL]

Thanks, Gary, Rick and Jeroen.

The work on Viper goes on. The cables connected, the pipes attached, when the glue sets I will try to squeeze it all into the nose, but I expect some problems with space, the plumbing from Roden may not fit into the WNW framing. But for a moment I leave it and enjoy the sight. :-) And yes, there is a breather still missing, just realized it.

[Des]

Superb work on the engine, your ignition wiring looks excellent.

Des.

[RAGIII]

Your Engine is as awesome as the rest of the build! Hoping it all fits in so you do not lose any of that great detail!
RAGIII

[Juan]

That engine looks outstanding (along with the rest of the build).   

[Gisbod]

Lovely job n the wiring Prze,

And I love the faded PC10.

Guy