Author Topic: Encore/Roden SE5a McCudden 56 sq.. Phoenix thrice Risen (Read 30201 times)

Rookie · « **Reply #195 on:** March 14, 2022, 01:54:14 AM »

This build is getting on very nicely Rick. Very good IP, and in this pic you can really see the woodgrain detail. Looks super!

Willem

KiwiZac · « **Reply #196 on:** March 14, 2022, 07:21:33 AM »

Looks great from here Rick, great job!

RAGIII · « **Reply #197 on:** March 14, 2022, 11:35:27 PM »

Quote from: Rookie on March 14, 2022, 01:54:14 AM

This build is getting on very nicely Rick. Very good IP, and in this pic you can really see the woodgrain detail. Looks super!

Willem

Thanks Willem! I didn't go too crazy with the wood grain as not much in front of the fabric is visible once assembled

RAGIII

Quote from: KiwiZac on March 14, 2022, 07:21:33 AM

Looks great from here Rick, great job!

Thanks Zac. I did a bit of work on the engine today. I am not going to detail much as once closed up only the cylinder heads re visible. I will add the piping to the bottom as one can "Just Glimpse" this through the openings in the bottom of the fuselage. I also finished the seat and all is ready to be installed in the fuselage. One note on the engine. It is essential to get the cylinders lined up properly as the protruding head are critical to aligning the engine covers. What is seen in the photo is Not Glued together with the exception of the fuselage halves.
RAGIII

PS: Now I need to Drill some rigging attachment holes prior to further assembly.

Monty · « **Reply #198 on:** March 15, 2022, 03:39:14 AM »

I love the instrument panel! The overall effect is just brilliant... and useful tips on getting it all together! One would almost think you've done this before... All The Best! Marc

gedmundson · « **Reply #199 on:** March 15, 2022, 04:57:15 AM »

Well done Rick - coming together very nicely.
Cheers,
Gary

KiwiZac · « **Reply #200 on:** March 15, 2022, 07:57:49 AM »

Lovely work Rick! She's shaping up very nicely indeed.

RAGIII · « **Reply #201 on:** March 15, 2022, 09:39:50 AM »

Quote from: Monty on March 15, 2022, 03:39:14 AM

I love the instrument panel! The overall effect is just brilliant... and useful tips on getting it all together! One would almost think you've done this before... All The Best! Marc

Once again thanks for commenting Marc. I have crashed More of these than most have built

RAGIII

Quote from: gedmundson on March 15, 2022, 04:57:15 AM

Well done Rick - coming together very nicely.
Cheers,
Gary

Thanks for the kind comment Gary!
RAGIII

Quote from: KiwiZac on March 15, 2022, 07:57:49 AM

Lovely work Rick! She's shaping up very nicely indeed.

As always, thanks Zac!
RAGIII

So today I spent a couple of hours drilling rigging holes prior to assembling the fuselage to the lower wing. All is now ready to do the control lines in the interior. The seat is not glued in.
RAGIII

GazzaS · « **Reply #202 on:** March 15, 2022, 05:05:10 PM »

Very nice work on both, Rick! The interiors look brilliant!

RAGIII · « **Reply #203 on:** March 16, 2022, 02:15:32 AM »

Quote from: GazzaS on March 15, 2022, 05:05:10 PM

Very nice work on both, Rick! The interiors look brilliant!

Thanks Gaz!
RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #204 on:** March 16, 2022, 03:44:59 AM »

Today will be the last day of modeling for a little over a week. Going on a Long Planned Vacation to CA. to visit MY Son and Grandkids. Just for Fun and to get more in the Spirit of the Viper SE5a build I just finished reading G-M's book. The cover is very close to how I will do the model except I think I am going to paint the Nose/Radiator Red.
RAGIII

lone modeller · « **Reply #205 on:** March 16, 2022, 04:18:57 AM »

Catching up Rick. The interior details look super - and who would know, leta alone see, if the instrument panel is not quite as per the original. Something in there is better than nothing!

Have a good holiday with your family.

Stephen.

RAGIII · « **Reply #206 on:** March 16, 2022, 10:01:34 AM »

Quote from: lone modeller on March 16, 2022, 04:18:57 AM

Catching up Rick. The interior details look super - and who would know, leta alone see, if the instrument panel is not quite as per the original. Something in there is better than nothing!

Have a good holiday with your family.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen! The end of todays session. IP glued on, added a throttle? to the left side of the upper cowl / fuselage inside, rudder and aileron controls etc. Then seeing no reason not to, I glued the upper fuselage on to the lower part.
RAGIII

DaveB · « **Reply #207 on:** March 16, 2022, 07:51:17 PM »

Hello Rick -

Nice quality work here - I'll keep my fingers crossed for you on building this one - showing great promise.

Regards

Dave

KiwiZac · « **Reply #208 on:** March 17, 2022, 06:14:15 AM »

I really should stop popping in here, each post has me wanting a 1/48 SE.5a more and more! Lovely work Rick - but you're a bad influence!

RAGIII · « **Reply #209 on:** March 20, 2022, 04:12:24 AM »

Quote from: DaveB on March 16, 2022, 07:51:17 PM

Hello Rick -

Nice quality work here - I'll keep my fingers crossed for you on building this one - showing great promise.

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave, greatly appreciated.
RAGIII

Quote from: KiwiZac on March 17, 2022, 06:14:15 AM

I really should stop popping in here, each post has me wanting a 1/48 SE.5a more and more! Lovely work Rick - but you're a bad influence!

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.