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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: RAGIII on May 22, 2022, 04:59:22 AM

Title: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: RAGIII on May 22, 2022, 04:59:22 AM
I have completed the Viper powered SE5a flown by Duncan Grinnell-Milne  in 56 squadron. I have portrayed it as I "think" it may have appeared just prior to or Just after the armistice. G-M stated in his book that he was flying over the front in Schweinhund III  with "It's Nose Painted Red". The all red fuselage was photographed in January 1919 so probably done after the Armistice but How Soon  is unknown.

RAGIII

(https://i.postimg.cc/vmH0tDN8/IMG-20220516-171204483-HDR.jpg)



(https://i.postimg.cc/9FZgW692/IMG-20220516-171216659-HDR.jpg)



(https://i.postimg.cc/wj5XPHmt/IMG-20220516-171252038-HDR.jpg)



(https://i.postimg.cc/nzrqCDw7/IMG-20220516-171301209-HDR.jpg)

Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: bobs_buckles on May 22, 2022, 05:50:45 AM
Beautiful build, Rick.
Thanks for sharing  ;)

Bob
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: lone modeller on May 22, 2022, 07:12:53 AM
That is super Rick - the more so as you have not had much luck with this kit in the past. Super finish and rigging.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: macsporran on May 22, 2022, 07:19:16 AM
Lovely model, Rick. I especially like the perfectly doubled flying wires (my personal nightmare!) Your reasoning seems perfectly valid to me. I think the SE5a is the definitive aeroplane of WWI and you have certainly done this one justice.
Sandy
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: KiwiZac on May 22, 2022, 07:58:41 AM
Lovely work Rick, she's gorgeous!
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: Rob Hart on May 23, 2022, 11:46:22 AM
Excellent SE5a!
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: Dave W on May 23, 2022, 12:47:17 PM
Beautiful work Rick! You are a true maestro of the Roden kits and show what can be achieved with them.

I have a Roden Viper SE5a pasrt started here that I keep getting distracted from so your build makes me pay attention to it again.

Excellent work!

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: Borsos on May 23, 2022, 03:35:40 PM
Another really nice one!
Andreas
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: gbrivio on May 23, 2022, 04:19:09 PM
Really good looking model, Rick.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: DaveB on May 23, 2022, 08:56:47 PM
Rick -

What a wonderful SE5a model you have created here - I'm really pleased this Roden kit finally come together for you too.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: Rookie on May 23, 2022, 09:03:26 PM
I've read the whole build log from beginning to end (again). You've done a spectaculair build again Rick!

Willem
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: kensar on May 23, 2022, 09:48:44 PM
Great looking model, Rick.   I think the semi gloss finish looks very realistic.
And the PC12 finish is more appropriate than red!
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: gedmundson on May 24, 2022, 03:02:20 AM
That really turned out well, Rick. An awesome build of an iconic fighter aircraft. Superb, and inspiring.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: dr 1 ace on May 24, 2022, 03:43:47 AM
Excellent work Amigo! I'm envious at your production rate !!

Ed
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: Bughunter on May 24, 2022, 04:31:18 AM
Quote from: gedmundson on May 24, 2022, 03:02:20 AM
That really turned out well, Rick. An awesome build of an iconic fighter aircraft. Superb, and inspiring.
Exactly my thoughts! And you are an expert now regarding this SE5a topic, so I will ask you when doing mine :)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: PrzemoL on May 31, 2022, 08:16:51 PM
Great to see this one completed, Rick. A lovely addition to your collection.
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: WD on June 01, 2022, 06:49:30 AM
Wonderful work Rick!

WD
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: coyotemagic on June 01, 2022, 11:10:10 AM
She's absolutely gorgeous, Amigo! Like Ed, I envy your production!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: Roden SE5a: 56 Squadron G-M
Post by: Brad Cancian on June 02, 2022, 06:54:45 PM
Wonderful work Rick!

Cheers,

BC