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Offline Gisbod

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1/4 scale SE5a
« on: August 22, 2015, 03:27:15 AM »
Hello all,

Apologies if in the wrong section? Bit of a diversion.. 1/4 scale SE5a - she's taken nearly 4 years on & (mainly) off. Took her up to the flying field today for some taxying & engine runs - so far so good! Hope to fly her in the next couple of weeks.. She has an 80 inch wingspan (just over 6 & a half feet) so looks a bit of a beast indoors...

Don't be too harsh on the scale detail.. It's not meant to be a competition winner - just something fun to fly!  :D















Thanks for looking,


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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2015, 03:44:32 AM »
Wow, Guy!  That is breathtaking!  80 inch wingspan?!  You must need a trailer to haul her to the field.  When you get her flying, if you can, please post a video.
Cheers,
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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2015, 03:48:26 AM »
She looks like the real deal sitting outside! I'd also love to see video of her flying.

George
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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2015, 05:37:53 AM »
Well done, Guy. This is so impressive.

Best wishes
Nigel
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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2015, 06:12:50 AM »
Awsome!
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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2015, 06:36:28 AM »
    Beautiful, Guy! With this monster in your stable it's little wonder you didn't think twice about the Felixstowe, a small presence by comparison. A video would be much appreciated here as well, good luck with the maiden flight.
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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2015, 07:14:13 AM »
She looks absolutely beautiful Guy, you have done a superb job with the build and the finish on the model, this will look spectacular in the air, what size engine is fitted?

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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2015, 07:57:44 AM »
Lovely work, Guy!
Be nice to see some film footage of her maiden flight - make it so!

Cheers,
BVB   ;)
 
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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2015, 04:40:31 PM »
Thanks guys..  ;)

Yep, can't wait to get her flying, but the weather will need to be perfect for her maiden!

Will post a video as soon as I can..

Des, it's a Laser 180 engine (beautiful) which equates to around 30cc..

Guy
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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2015, 05:04:54 PM »
Guy, do you have any build photos? I'd like to see the construction techniques of your RC SE5a. I know it's not a full inner frame replica, but I'm curious to see how she was built.

Thanks,
George
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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2015, 06:28:21 PM »
George,

Unfortunately I didn't bother on this one, but here's a link to a very impressive time lapse video of a 1/6 Sopwith Snipe in the making.. Only a few minutes but it beautifully shows a complete build.. Nothing I can claim credit for unfortunately, but very impressive!  ;)

http://youtu.be/34tt_SixScY

Bud,

Actually it's not too bad - fits nicely in the back of my hatchback - it's a clever design - the fuselage & centre section stay put and the wings just slide on and off. The rigging is fully functional and just clicks in place - the struts are held in by magnets! But the rigging gives it the strength..

Guy

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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2015, 04:36:46 AM »
That takes modelling into a new dimension! Bet you do not have a glass cabinet for that one. That will be VERY impressive in the air - now all you need is a Fokker D VII to dogfight with!

Looking forward to the video of it in flight.
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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2015, 05:42:04 AM »
  Guy,
Now that's one beautiful kite my old friend. Do let us how she flies when you get a chance to take her up.
Highest Regards,
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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2015, 06:08:27 AM »
Quote from: Gisbod on August 22, 2015, 06:28:21 PM
George,

Unfortunately I didn't bother on this one, but here's a link to a very impressive time lapse video of a 1/6 Sopwith Snipe in the making.. Only a few minutes but it beautifully shows a complete build.. Nothing I can claim credit for unfortunately, but very impressive!  ;)

http://youtu.be/34tt_SixScY

Guy

Thanks for the link, Guy. Very cool!

George
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Re: 1/4 scale SE5a
« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2015, 03:54:59 PM »
WOW, Very impressive SE! I love the 56 squadron Markings! I admire those of you brave enough to put all of thae time needed to build one of these beauties and then risk total destruction by actuaqlly flying it  :o
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