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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: eclarson on July 05, 2017, 02:22:19 AM

Title: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: eclarson on July 05, 2017, 02:22:19 AM: Bye bye Photobucket, hello Imgur! Now I can post a few images of my latest project - Eduard's new 1/48 SE.5a.

This is a sweet little kit. I'll even go so far as to say that Eduard is now to 1/48 WWI subjects what WNW is to 1/32.

(http://i.imgur.com/hjwZbDr.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/qfbz6GL.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/rsvUt5i.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/vrJkZYq.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/NXGGc2S.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/XbGDjh0.jpg)

Eric
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: Bughunter on July 05, 2017, 03:09:04 AM: Ah, nice to see one started! Looks good so far.
I have this parts from the Royal kit on my desk too, to build the nightfighter. At the moment is on hold due to the Pfalz Triplane (neighbour thread). I have often more then one project running.
Please report pitfalls ;)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: Des on July 05, 2017, 07:52:06 AM: Looking really sweet Eric, love the colours you are using.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: eclarson on July 05, 2017, 09:08:32 AM: Quote from: Des on July 05, 2017, 07:52:06 AM
Looking really sweet Eric, love the colours you are using.

Des.

Thanks Des (and Frank) for those kind words.

FYI, the PC10 and CDL are from the new Mr. Paint (MRP) line. They come ready to spray and perform magnificently. Best paints I've ever used.

Cheers,
Eric
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: Juan on July 05, 2017, 09:47:35 AM: Outstanding start to a great looking kit. Looking forward to your progress.
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on July 05, 2017, 09:36:01 PM: Thankd eric and great job. Been hoping someone would start one of these . And yea Eduard would be wnw to 1/48 subjects if they would actually produce more than 1 model every 5 years besides another spitfire or me109 which is not even needed but they figure they can make their bread and butter off of the common everyday modeler who only knows about a few common ww2 fighters.lol
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: Alpha Delta 210 on July 06, 2017, 03:40:05 AM: Looking good. I can't wait to see the next instalment.
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: eclarson on July 21, 2017, 09:47:30 AM: Let the rigging commence! One of the nice things about WWI aircraft is that many of the bits and sub-assemblies can be finished separately and attached when the risk of loss or damage from handling is reduced. I'll start with rigging the tail, then the wings, and finally the undercarriage.

They're hard to see in this photo but there are about 50 1/48 Bob's Buckles installed as anchor points for the rigging lines which will be done with Uschi elastic rigging thread.
Four Buckles are barely visible at the left wing root just behind the leading edge. Four more are on each of the undercarriage strut's square attachment tab (those closest to the lower wing tip).

(http://i.imgur.com/JUEhp7e.jpg)

Eric
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: RAGIII on July 21, 2017, 10:01:47 AM: You are making quick and beautiful work on this one! Really looking terrific!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: coyotemagic on July 21, 2017, 10:24:19 AM: I completely agree with my Amigo, Rick, Eric. You're really flying along on this little beauty. Fast and gorgeous!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: Nigel Jackson on July 21, 2017, 05:00:27 PM: Very impressive, Eric! I just love reaching this stage when all the separate working has been done, all is ready for the initial rigging and things finally come together.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: Juan on July 21, 2017, 08:59:52 PM: Beauty Eric, looking forward to your progress (better not blink or I might miss it ;) )
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: eclarson on July 30, 2017, 01:59:01 PM: Just about ready to install the upper wing.

(http://i.imgur.com/YdQP8JP.jpg)

Eric
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: Alpha Delta 210 on July 30, 2017, 06:18:41 PM: What can I say, apart from "wow"! Great progress and I can't wait to see her completed!
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 30, 2017, 06:45:38 PM: She looks amazing, Eric :o
I can't wait to see her complete.

Von B
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: eclarson on July 31, 2017, 10:35:29 AM: Thank you for the kind words guys!

Finally decided to put the SRAM Biplane Assembly jig I've had lying around my shop for years to use. Nifty little contraption.
I'll thread the rigging lines into their respective eyelets (Bob's Buckles), attach the wing, then tighten the lines.

(http://i.imgur.com/rRNE8TD.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/5GMqA3r.jpg)

Eric
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: coyotemagic on July 31, 2017, 01:48:38 PM: What a sweet little beauty you're creating, Eric! Can't wait to see her completed!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: RAGIII on July 31, 2017, 11:34:28 PM: Quote from: coyotemagic on July 31, 2017, 01:48:38 PM
What a sweet little beauty you're creating, Eric! Can't wait to see her completed!
Cheers,
Bud

Got to agree with My Amigo! Beautiful all around!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: eclarson on August 07, 2017, 07:39:02 AM: The whole thing's rigged, I tell you! Well, almost the whole thing. The 8 front flying wires (4 per wing) remain to be connected to the eyelets at the base of the forward undercarriage struts. Also need to add some control cables. But thankfully I'm past the tricky parts and everything went together and lined up perfectly.

(http://i.imgur.com/LZ62rjj.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/b1mODyb.jpg)

Eric
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: Juan on August 07, 2017, 07:46:46 AM: Wow Eric, she is coming along quite beautifully. :D
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: RAGIII on August 07, 2017, 07:49:37 AM: Beautiful! The rigging looks awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: lcarroll on August 07, 2017, 08:20:36 AM: Really nice work, Eric! Are you sure this isn't 1:32 Scale?! It's going to be a real beauty once done. 8) 8) 8)
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: bobs_buckles on August 07, 2017, 04:21:49 PM: Rig-Tastic, Eric :o

Looking forward to seeing her complete.
Cheers,
vB
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: Cimmerian on August 07, 2017, 04:38:32 PM: That is lovely. I have a jig like that but mine is in a lot more pieces, I couldn't get on with it at all.
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on August 10, 2017, 12:14:20 AM: Looks great eric
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: eclarson on August 13, 2017, 09:37:32 AM: Almost there! All parts in place. Just need to allow some glue to dry before final touch-up painting (including the rigging attachment points). :-)

(http://i.imgur.com/Q4XkpXM.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/K6aJHw8.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/LpTQH3L.jpg)

Eric
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: Des on August 13, 2017, 02:59:14 PM: Very nicely done Eric, I love the rigging.

Des.
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: RAGIII on August 13, 2017, 06:18:15 PM: A truly beautiful build all around! Like Des I love the rigging!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: bobs_buckles on August 14, 2017, 07:08:50 AM: Add me to the list of admirers ;)

vB
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a - Completed
Post by: eclarson on August 14, 2017, 07:35:19 AM: Thank you all for the very kind comments! The finishing touches have been completed so I'll post a few photos in the Completed Models section.

Cheers,
Eric
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on August 14, 2017, 09:24:12 AM: suhweeet
Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard SE.5a
Post by: Cimmerian on August 14, 2017, 04:54:14 PM: Very nice model. Well done.