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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Chris Johnson on June 01, 2012, 09:02:29 AM

Title: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: Chris Johnson on June 01, 2012, 09:02:29 AM

I started this kit on or about April 16th and finished it today. Some of the membership have been faithful followers of my build log on the 'Under Construction' board and I'd like to thank all of you who have provided so much support. The kit was painted with Tamiya acrylics and is basically an OOB build with the exception of the following.

- Engine detailed with spark plugs and leads.
- HGW seatbelts.
- Monofilament and brass tube rigging.
- Pulley ports hollowed out, detailed, and filled with two part epoxy.
- Wing ribs highlighted with pastels.
- Fuselage bands and rudder painted, instead of using the kit supplied decals.

While I ran into some difficulties during this build, they were almost all of my own making, and I discovered a certain satisfaction in learning how to circumvent said difficulties.

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Thanks for looking, and now it's time to figure out what to build next.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: Jim52 on June 01, 2012, 09:06:52 AM

Looks great, Chris!!

Jim

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: phs Paddy on June 01, 2012, 11:03:29 AM

Outstanding Chris. Well Done!

Paddy

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: Whiteknuckles on June 01, 2012, 11:07:59 AM

Lovely Chris, she looks a treat and a model you can be proud of for sure :)
It's been a pleasure following your build and viewing the great end result!!

Andrew

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: GAJouette on June 01, 2012, 12:47:40 PM

   Chris,
Congratulations my old friend you've once again completed one First Class project. Never doubted you'd do just that either.
OUTSTANDING.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: Eudgen on June 01, 2012, 04:01:08 PM

An excellent model!

Quote

I started this kit on or about April 16th and finished it today.

Tight deadlines without compromising quality.

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: bobs_buckles on June 01, 2012, 04:37:14 PM

Well done, Chris  ;)

BVB

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: gcn on June 01, 2012, 06:42:49 PM

Very nice build Chris, I'm tempted to get one of these myself as its a striking scheme

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: Des on June 01, 2012, 07:02:48 PM

Congratulations on a superb build, you have achieved a fantastic result with a model to be very proud of. Your overall finish is excellent and the rigging is brilliant, your modeling skills in WW1 model aircraft have hit a new high, very well done Chris.

Des.

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: Dave W on June 01, 2012, 07:26:13 PM

An outstanding model Chris and a great visual reminder to everyone of how good Roden kits can be with some patience.

I've been tempted by this scheme so it's great to see one finished.

I understand Wingnuts does not plan to do a Viper-engined SE5a so the Roden kit has the market to itself.

Thanks for sharing this build with us.

Best wishes

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
 

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: modelmaker on June 01, 2012, 08:44:56 PM

Beautiful build well done and thanks for sharing your Journey with us I've really enjoyed it and the end result is fantastic!!

Sean

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: michael on June 02, 2012, 12:33:44 AM

absolutely stunning  :)

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: Pete Nottingham on June 02, 2012, 12:46:35 AM

Superb build Chris, she looks excellent, well done

Cheers

Pete.

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: coyotemagic on June 02, 2012, 02:40:28 AM

Congratulations, Chris!  She's absolutely gorgeous.  You've done an outstanding job throughout.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: pepperman42 on June 02, 2012, 08:12:22 AM

Well done Chris. Shes a great looking bird and you beat the challenges thrown up along the way.

Steve

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: rolanddvi on June 02, 2012, 10:52:14 AM

Chris,

That is one very cool looking airplane. Outstanding job!

rolanddvi

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: Modelnut on June 03, 2012, 03:29:55 AM

I was beginning to think British and American planes were all drab! Thanks for modelling some color! 
Everyone here amazes me with such realistic paint skills. Yours is outstanding! :)

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: Chris Johnson on June 03, 2012, 08:45:11 AM

Thanks for all of your comments! With support like this, you fellows will have to put up with another one of my efforts in the near future.  ;D  For my next project though, I'm going to have a go at Trumpeter's 1/32 Swordfish Mk.II. When you think of it, I'm really not straying too far from the fold as it's still a biplane.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on June 03, 2012, 03:16:34 PM

hell yeah chris that sucker looks sweet man. very striking scheme.

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: Epeeman on June 04, 2012, 11:51:26 PM

Chris,

Only just picked up on this one - a very, very nice model indeed - well done, mate!

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: lcarroll on June 05, 2012, 12:24:24 AM

Chris,
    I missed your "rollout" of the completed model, was on the road to the Western Regional Show. Very nice finish after more then one "bump in the road"! Striking colour scheme and great work all round, Congrats on a fine looking model!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: GAJouette on June 05, 2012, 01:34:34 AM

  Lance,
Speaking of the Western Regional Show, how did you do my old friend?
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: lcarroll on June 05, 2012, 05:43:55 AM

Quote from: GAJouette on June 05, 2012, 01:34:34 AM

  Lance,
Speaking of the Western Regional Show, how did you do my old friend?
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Greg,
    Had a ball, learned a lot, and even got a (minor) plaque/award. I'll be sorting out the photos and my thoughts, thought I'd do a report in the appropriate section later today/tonight.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: Trackpad on June 13, 2012, 10:20:53 AM

Hey, Chris,

You sure snuck that one past me! Excellent work, as usual. And you wanted ME to start the WNW SE to show YOU how to do it! The shoe is certainly on the other foot now, methinks!   ;D

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: uncletony on June 13, 2012, 01:34:13 PM

I enjoyed following your build, in spite of your tribulations. Correction:actually the tribulations made it more interesting -- and I'm not talking about schadenfreude. A good story needs a conflict...

In the end she came out very nicely indeed, congratulations!

Cheers,

Tony

Title: Re: Roden's 1/32 S.E.5a (Wollseley Viper) - Grinnell-Milne's 'Schweinhund'
Post by: Chris Johnson on June 14, 2012, 04:14:28 AM

Thanks for all of your comments. She ain't as 'purty' as the models you fellows churn out with ease, but with my skill set, I'm darned happy with each and everyone of these birds I'm able to build.  ;D

Cheers,

Chris