Encore/Roden SE5a McCudden 56 sq.. Phoenix thrice Risen

[Borsos]

Very promising start on the Se!
Andreas

[KiwiZac]

Thanks and don't quit looking. I would love to see you tackle the Roden SE5a in 1/48th
RAGIII

PS: This is my old build of the Roden 1/48th scale SE5A Zac.

You're not helping!! 

[RAGIII]

Thanks and don't quit looking. I would love to see you tackle the Roden SE5a in 1/48th
RAGIII

PS: This is my old build of the Roden 1/48th scale SE5A Zac.

You're not helping!! 

 

[RAGIII]

After esting a day or two following MY Vacation I have gotten back to work on the two SE5as'. I have drilled all of the rigging holes in the Viper version and made sure that all were still opened on the McCudden bird. I also installed the engine and cowling on Grinnell-Milnes viper.
RAGIII




I added some wrinkles using sprue goo:

[DaveB]

That's great progress, Rick -

Like the added wrinkles to the fuselage.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you on this SE5a build.

Regards

Dave

[RAGIII]

That's great progress, Rick -

Like the added wrinkles to the fuselage.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you on this SE5a build.

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave! Here is a little heads up on the tail rigging. The "Standard" rigging is seen on the WNW instruction sheet below:



In 56 squadron it was discovered that in prolonged dives there was a tendency for the fin / tail to twist. The remedy was a 3rd bracing wire. Encore/ Roden got this correct so if anyone is doing a 56 squadron SE5a add this wire:

[Alexis]

Progessing is coming along nicely Rick


Alexis

[PrzemoL]

Fine progress.
And that is an interesting rigging detail, I was not aware of. Thanks for sharing this, Rick.

[macsporran]

Great progress, Rick. Likewise, the additional rigging cable is a detail that has escaped me for over half a decade! Muchas gracias.
Sandy
P.S. it seems RAGIII Sqdn planes also have a tendency to dive OOC - maybe a few extra rigging lines would be a useful precaution on all future builds?

[Rookie]

Great progress on both aircraft Rick!

Again, if you keep up this speed of building, you will soon need a new display cabinet 

Willem

[bobs_buckles]

Excellent work, Rick!
Keep going 

Bob

[RAGIII]

Progessing is coming along nicely Rick


Alexis

Thanks Alexis!
RAGIII

Fine progress.
And that is an interesting rigging detail, I was not aware of. Thanks for sharing this, Rick.

Thanks Przemo! As for the tail rigging it is explained in "High In The Empty Blue" using period sketches. Since we are talking about WW1 aircraft I probably should have said if doing a 56 squadron SE5a it "Most Likely" had the  3rd wire 
RAGIII

Great progress, Rick. Likewise, the additional rigging cable is a detail that has escaped me for over half a decade! Muchas gracias.
Sandy
P.S. it seems RAGIII Sqdn planes also have a tendency to dive OOC - maybe a few extra rigging lines would be a useful precaution on all future builds?

Thanks Sandy. As for the tail rigging note My comment to Przemo above. Lets hope that extra wire works as you suggest for My "Nosedives" 
RAGIII

Great progress on both aircraft Rick!

Again, if you keep up this speed of building, you will soon need a new display cabinet 

Willem

Thanks Willem. You are correct about a "New Display Case". I can fit one of the two SE5a models in My 2nd case, the other will need a new home 
RAGIII

Excellent work, Rick!
Keep going 

Bob

Thanks Bob!
RAGIII

[lcarroll]

Rick,
    Add me to the list of those who had missed the extra wire on the tail until you pointed it out. By coincidence I was just starting the rigging on my Rhys Davids 56 Sqn. WNW SE.5a when you posted this, absolutely perfect timing! Thanks for sharing this info with us.
Cheers,
Lance

[RAGIII]

Rick,
    Add me to the list of those who had missed the extra wire on the tail until you pointed it out. By coincidence I was just starting the rigging on my Rhys Davids 56 Sqn. WNW SE.5a when you posted this, absolutely perfect timing! Thanks for sharing this info with us.
Cheers,
Lance

I am Happy the info was helpful Lance. Roden actually provides a small indicator for all three lines on the fin of their SE kit.
RAGIII

PS: I think I forgot to do the wire on My Rhys Davids build using the WNW kit 

[RAGIII]

I did some more work today. I positioned the ailerons in a more realistic position, filled the circular opening on the fuselage underside and replaced with plastic card to represent the cover as seen on the original. I also cut out the spent shell opening. Finally I primed all of the fuselage and wing surfaces. The results showed I still have a bit more filling and sanding to do in a few places.
RAGIII