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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Gisbod on August 22, 2015, 03:27:15 AM
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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
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/1%204%20SE5a/faf1a766a53f3031246304f84f8a66bf.jpg)
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/1%204%20SE5a/2cd7d606813dfb5fe5b8ae3eb0b4c3ca.jpg)
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/1%204%20SE5a/875d2818da8d919d0f9456311b923545.jpg)
(http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac29/Gisbod/1%204%20SE5a/7a31850c3186db86fa6b3a4c2c9664d8.jpg)
Thanks for looking,
Guy
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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,
Bud
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She looks like the real deal sitting outside! I'd also love to see video of her flying.
George
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Well done, Guy. This is so impressive.
Best wishes
Nigel
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Awsome!
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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.
Cheers,
Lance
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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?
Des.
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Lovely work, Guy!
Be nice to see some film footage of her maiden flight - make it so!
Cheers,
BVB ;)
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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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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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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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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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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,
Gregory Jouette
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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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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
RAGIII
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Guy,
Looks a stunning model there, mate. I would to see that actually flying!
Regards
Dave
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It's Impressive,
it seems the real aircraft!
An absolute beauty