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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: kkarlsen on April 07, 2016, 03:38:26 PM

Title: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: kkarlsen on April 07, 2016, 03:38:26 PM

This is my first wwI aircraft 1/32 build = Steep learning curve!   

The RAF S.e 5a is my favourite wwI plane, it has been since i watched the 'Aces High' 1976 movie as a boy.
Allthough the planes in the movie are actually Stampe SV4 modified to look like RAF SE5a.
At the time I got the Revell 1/72 S.e.5a kit and was very fond of it.

40 years later, I got around to building the large scale version...

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q562/kkarlsen/Crossley%20Tender/Se5a/wingnut-wings-32003-se-5a-hisso_zpskic6fukl.jpg)

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: kkarlsen on April 07, 2016, 03:52:36 PM

I didn't like the Hispano Suiza radiator front (sorry) So the WNW had to be converted.
I got all the PE sets, from Eduard, HGW and Part, for both the Hisso and Wolseley Viper versions.
But my skills working with Photo etch are limited and I had to find another way to display the radiator.

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q562/kkarlsen/Crossley%20Tender/Se5a/05-Wolseley_zpszagxfvv6.jpg)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q562/kkarlsen/Crossley%20Tender/Se5a/07-Wolseley_zpsmfggtsg2.jpg)

Photos of the finished build...

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q562/kkarlsen/Crossley%20Tender/Se5a/01Wolseley_zpsjqh42m1p.jpg)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q562/kkarlsen/Crossley%20Tender/Se5a/01Tail_zps8xcdxfdg.jpg)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q562/kkarlsen/Crossley%20Tender/Se5a/01Cockpitseat_zpsmmylkkic.jpg)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q562/kkarlsen/Crossley%20Tender/Se5a/01Cockpit_zpseqd692qm.jpg)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q562/kkarlsen/Crossley%20Tender/Se5a/01Viper_zpse9tbebqh.jpg)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q562/kkarlsen/Crossley%20Tender/Se5a/01Side_zps4qjuvxr0.jpg)

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q562/kkarlsen/Crossley%20Tender/Se5a/01Trailer_zps9gjqawdc.jpg)

Link to the completed Crossley RFC tender + trailer...

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7145.0 (http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=7145.0)

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: stefanbuss on April 07, 2016, 06:14:09 PM

I love it. Well done. Could you please provide a close-up photo from the wingroot, please?

S.

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: kkarlsen on April 07, 2016, 08:39:24 PM

Here you go, closeup of the wingroot...

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q562/kkarlsen/Crossley%20Tender/Se5a/01Wingroot_zpsqkl4nx1e.jpg)

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: dr 1 ace on April 08, 2016, 12:30:46 AM

Nicely done, will a diorama be coming ?

Ed

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: coyotemagic on April 08, 2016, 01:11:09 AM

Lovely!  Very impressive work, my friend!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: Epeeman on April 08, 2016, 02:07:11 AM

Very clever work

Impressive!

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: lone modeller on April 08, 2016, 03:07:03 AM

Wonderful piece of modelling. Absolutely stunning.

Stephen.

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: gedmundson on April 10, 2016, 03:00:59 AM

Hi Kent, that is some amazing work. Very original and beautifully finished.
Regards,
Gary

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: Des on April 10, 2016, 08:01:57 AM

Very nice work on the cockpit interior and the engine detailing, the wing root has been beautifully done.

Des.

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: lcarroll on April 10, 2016, 08:08:56 AM

Kent,
   I was drawn back to this feature again; how did you do the broken prop blades? They are excellent representations of splintered wood.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: kkarlsen on April 10, 2016, 07:04:47 PM

Well thank you Gent's. You are much too kind! My finishing skills aren't anything close to your's. It requires so much more 'finesse' to build WWI planes, compared to planes of other Era's. Much more than you would imagine! I hope my skills will improve over time?

Broken propeller blades: Well I could have cut a new propeller from wood, but a shortcut was to cut the kit propeller blades halfway, and replace the ends with prepared pieces of 'splintered' bamboo skewer. Glued with CA, filled and sanded...

(http://i1164.photobucket.com/albums/q562/kkarlsen/Crossley%20Tender/Se5a/01%20Broken%20Propeller_zpslki4zqny.jpg)

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: kornbeef on April 10, 2016, 10:02:43 PM

The things people do to get out of rigging! ;D

Seriously though beautiful work and  very nicely presented.  Echoing the comments above completely.

Keith

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: uncletony on April 10, 2016, 10:47:02 PM

The splintered prop is awesome. Well done.

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: lcarroll on April 10, 2016, 11:45:29 PM

    "replace the ends with prepared pieces of 'splintered' bamboo skewer"

   Brilliant! I like it, you did a great job on it.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: coyotemagic on April 10, 2016, 11:56:55 PM

Quote from: Bo on April 10, 2016, 10:47:02 PM

The splintered prop is awesome. Well done.

I agree!  Awesome!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: GeFliegler on April 14, 2016, 07:43:43 PM

Outstanding inspiration and implementation. Congrats !!!

Title: Re: RAF S.e.5a - 1/32 WNW converted to Wolseley Viper
Post by: BigBlue on April 15, 2016, 02:31:20 PM

That is one heck of a first step into WWI aviation modeling and a terrific introduction.  Great job, and welcome to the forums.  Hope to see more of your work here.

Chris