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Offline eclarson

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1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« on: July 05, 2017, 02:22:19 AM »
Bye bye Photobucket, hello Imgur!  Now I can post a few images of my latest project - Eduard's new 1/48 SE.5a.

This is a sweet little kit.  I'll even go so far as to say that Eduard is now to 1/48 WWI subjects what WNW is to 1/32. 
 












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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2017, 03:09:04 AM »
Ah, nice to see one started! Looks good so far.
I have this parts from the Royal kit on my desk too, to build the nightfighter. At the moment is on hold due to the Pfalz Triplane (neighbour thread). I have often more then one project running.
Please report pitfalls ;)

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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2017, 07:52:06 AM »
Looking really sweet Eric, love the colours you are using.

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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2017, 09:08:32 AM »
Looking really sweet Eric, love the colours you are using.

Des.

Thanks Des (and Frank) for those kind words.

FYI, the PC10 and CDL are from the new Mr. Paint (MRP) line.   They come ready to spray and perform magnificently.  Best paints I've ever used.

Cheers,
Eric

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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2017, 09:47:35 AM »
Outstanding start to a great looking kit.  Looking forward to your progress.

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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2017, 09:36:01 PM »
Thankd eric and great job. Been hoping someone would start one of these . And yea Eduard would be wnw to 1/48 subjects if they would actually produce more than 1 model every 5 years besides another spitfire or me109 which is not even needed but they figure they can make their bread and butter off of the common everyday modeler who only knows about a few common ww2 fighters.lol

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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2017, 03:40:05 AM »
Looking good. I can't wait to see the next instalment.

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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2017, 09:47:30 AM »
Let the rigging commence!  One of the nice things about WWI aircraft is that many of the bits and sub-assemblies can be finished separately and attached when the risk of loss or damage from handling is reduced.  I'll start with rigging the tail, then the wings, and finally the undercarriage.

They're hard to see in this photo but there are about 50 1/48 Bob's Buckles installed as anchor points for the rigging lines which will be done with Uschi elastic rigging thread.
Four Buckles are barely visible at the left wing root just behind the leading edge.  Four more are on each of the undercarriage strut's square attachment tab (those closest to the lower wing tip).



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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2017, 10:01:47 AM »
You are making quick and beautiful work on this one! Really looking terrific!!
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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2017, 10:24:19 AM »
I completely agree with my Amigo, Rick, Eric.  You're really flying along on this little beauty.  Fast and gorgeous!
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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2017, 05:00:27 PM »
Very impressive, Eric! I just love reaching this stage when all the separate working has been done, all is ready for the initial rigging and things finally come together.

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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2017, 08:59:52 PM »
Beauty Eric, looking forward to your progress (better not blink or I might miss it  ;) )

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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2017, 01:59:01 PM »
Just about ready to install the upper wing.



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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2017, 06:18:41 PM »
What can I say, apart from "wow"! Great progress and I can't wait to see her completed!

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Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2017, 06:45:38 PM »
She looks amazing, Eric  :o
I can't wait to see her complete.

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