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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: IanB on May 09, 2026, 08:20:09 PM

Title: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: IanB on May 09, 2026, 08:20:09 PM
Almost 2 years to the day since I started this, I have finally got it over the finish line and into my display cabinet. It's not the easiest of kits, but it builds up very nicely with a little thought and effort.

I built it as the mount of Major Edward "Mick" Mannock during his time with 74 Sqn RAF. The roundels are replacements as the kit items disintegrated and the fuselage markings were painted. Rigging is my usual 0.06mm monofilament fishing line, drilled and threaded. The gunsight was replaced with brass rod and tube, and after-market guns were used. The cockpit was detailed including correcting the seat. Other than that, it is pretty much as supplied by Roden. A nice little addition to my cabinet!

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One of the underwing decals slipped and is a little too far outboard, but there's no way to correct that now.

Thanks for looking in. I hope you like her, and I hope Dave would approve!



Ian
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: PrzemoL on May 09, 2026, 09:00:25 PM
Nice. I remember this is not an easy kit. Congratulations on a nice addition to your collection.
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: DaddyO on May 09, 2026, 09:42:06 PM
Made a nice job of that one Ian

I'll confess they're not my favourite aeroplane, but I really like the look of yours and might revisit one I started a while back  :)

Paul
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: Rip Van Winkle on May 10, 2026, 12:35:08 AM
That is a very nice kit.  I have built one and it required a bit of sanding and some replacement parts but builds into a good  model.  I have the Pheon decal sheet so I will build a few more in the future.
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: KiwiZac on May 10, 2026, 08:24:49 AM
Lovely work, Ian, she's a little beauty. Well done!
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: NigelR on May 10, 2026, 06:39:01 PM
That's a little beauty Ian, a lovely precise build and really well finished. A nice addition to the cabinet.

Quote from: IanB on May 09, 2026, 08:20:09 PM
One of the underwing decals slipped and is a little too far outboard, but there's no way to correct that now.

If you hadn't told me I wouldn't have noticed!
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: Skyhook on May 10, 2026, 08:03:20 PM
Totally excellent model, very good example of your great skill and the actual high quality of the Roden kit.

Cheers, Skyhook
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: lone modeller on May 11, 2026, 04:52:01 AM
That is a very nice addition to your collection. Super extra details and never mind about the underwing roundel as most people will never see it!

Stephen.
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: Tim Mixon on May 11, 2026, 06:07:57 PM
Great job on my favorite allied aircraft.  Nice work with the double lines which are particularly difficult in this scale!
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on May 14, 2026, 12:53:01 PM
Nice clean job!  Mick would've been proud...Dan
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: Will Levesley on June 11, 2026, 03:12:18 AM
Always thought the SE5a was one of the best looking British aircraft.  Very nicely done!
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: Alexis on June 11, 2026, 07:36:45 AM
Very nice attention to the display case !



Alexis
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 11, 2026, 07:43:27 AM
2 years = A lovely build.
Well done!

BB  ;)
Title: Re: 1:72 Roden SE5a, 74 Sqn RAF, Major Edward "Mick" Mannock
Post by: gedmundson on June 11, 2026, 10:56:53 AM
Sorry I missed this one Ian - what a gorgeous little model. Very well built & finished.
Cheers,
Gary