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

[Bughunter]

Another nice one of your multi builds!

But Extra Thins as decal setter is a bit hardcore
Rick, there are children watching! Dear children, please do not copy!

Cheers,
Frank

[WD]

Rick,
      Thanks for the advice on the mix. I think you're recipe is dead on IMHO.

WD

[RAGIII]

Your paint and decal work looks very good, Rick.  You sure know how to work those strippers.   

Thanks Ken! I Hope My wife doesn't learn of My proficiency with strippers 
RAGIII

Very neat work, Rick.

Thanks Przemo! Greatly appreciated.
RAGIII

Looking very sharp now, Rick!

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave, I appreciate your comments!
RAGIII

Another nice one of your multi builds!

But Extra Thins as decal setter is a bit hardcore
Rick, there are children watching! Dear children, please do not copy!

Cheers,
Frank

Thanks Frank ! As for the Extra thin, I was Desperate. I only had Tamiya Decal setting solution which is really mild. So Children use Tamiya Extra Thin Cement at your Own Risk  If one is careful and uses it sparingly it works!
RAGIII

Rick,
      Thanks for the advice on the mix. I think you're recipe is dead on IMHO.

WD

You are welcome Warren. I always " Feel" like I am close when it looks Green in some lighting, and Brownish in others 
RAGIII

[KiwiZac]

You're continuing to impress me Rick, these are coming along famously!

Your paint and decal work looks very good, Rick.  You sure know how to work those strippers.   

Thanks Ken! I Hope My wife doesn't learn of My proficiency with strippers 
RAGIII

C-3PO oh dear by Zac Yates, on Flickr

[RAGIII]

I have progressed not only on the Roden Viper SE but also the re-build of the Encore bird. I painted the radiator/ Nose of the Grinnell- Milne SE red. I have attached and in the case of the other SE repaired the landing gear and wheels. I will now proceed to weather both!
RAGIII

[kensar]

 

[GazzaS]

Looks sweet, Rick!

[Mike Norris]

Hi Rich,
Regards decal conforming.
If most standard decal solutions are not very effective, I have used 'Tamiya' X20A acrylic thinners.
If applied sparingly and left to work, it can soften and seal the decal into shape.
I've found it good on thick 'Tamiya' decals.
This is also handy for conforming decal over small, raised detail, such as wing strut attachments, wing foot boards and pre-moulded panels etc.

Mike

[Alexis]

Both are coming along wonderfully Rick ! 


Alexis

[KiwiZac]

Excellent progress on both Rick!

[lone modeller]

Catching up Rick: super progress on both models. I would never had thought of using Tamiya extra thin on transfers - even in a diluted form!

Stephen.

[RAGIII]

Thanks for commenting Ken 
RAGIII

Looks sweet, Rick!

Thanks!
RAGIII

Hi Rich,
Regards decal conforming.
If most standard decal solutions are not very effective, I have used 'Tamiya' X20A acrylic thinners.
If applied sparingly and left to work, it can soften and seal the decal into shape.
I've found it good on thick 'Tamiya' decals.
This is also handy for conforming decal over small, raised detail, such as wing strut attachments, wing foot boards and pre-moulded panels etc.

Mike

Thanks for the Tip Mike! I do have some X20A so next time I will give that a Try before I use Xtra Thin 
RAGIII

Both are coming along wonderfully Rick ! 


Alexis

Thanks Alexis!
RAGIII

Excellent progress on both Rick!

Thanks Zac!
RAGIII

Catching up Rick: super progress on both models. I would never had thought of using Tamiya extra thin on transfers - even in a diluted form!

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen. I think I will give Mikes suggestion a Try Next time 
RAGIII

[RAGIII]

So Frank sent Me a PM regarding My build of Schweinhund. I guess I should explain My reasoning on this one. In His Book G-M states that After the Armistice He was flying Schweinhund (III) He mentions that the "Nose" is painted red and does not say the fuselage. I think that there is a better than even chance that Near the end of the war He had the radiator / front painted red and only later was the rest done in this manner. I am also convinced by photos provided by Alex Revell that their is a "Blue" or Black W on the underside of the wing. In addition the serial number is visible on the rudder. ( repainted from the fuselage at Squadron level.)Many SE5as from 56 at this period painted the squadron marking over the fuselage serial and added it to the rudder also.
RAGIII

Here are the photos provided by Alex in a personal E Mail to Me before they were ever published. This is as of January 1919. Note that "Schweinhund" was Not Present on the right fuselage. If one enlarges the second photo the serial # C 1149 is visible although washed out by strong light. I also think that a W can barely be made out on the lower wing of the first although it is really fuzzy!







PS: These photos obviously show the aircraft after the total repaint.....perhaps 

PPS: I think we can all agree that the red overpaint did not give that "Pristine" appearance we normally see on Models 

[Borsos]

Coming along nicely! Very lovely rib effects.
Andreas

[Mike Norris]

Hi Rich,
Interesting second photograph.
Rather than daylight washing out the rudder serial number, I wonder if the rudder was over painted in white, as it seems on the wheel covers?.
Normally the rudder red and blue stripes would show as being very dark, almost black in colour, which wouldn't be affected by daylight or the film used.

Mike