Author Topic: Encore/Roden SE5a McCudden 56 sq.. Phoenix thrice Risen (Read 89418 times)

bobs_buckles · « **Reply #135 on:** August 12, 2021, 06:01:32 AM »

I feel your pain, Rick. Truly!

lone modeller · « **Reply #136 on:** August 12, 2021, 07:00:48 AM »

You have been here before Rick - and recovered. Follow the very sound advice given above, put it to one side for a time and then come back and carry out the repairs needed to finish it. I am sure that a very good model can rise from the bits on your bench - don't give up now.

Stephen.

William Adair · « **Reply #137 on:** August 12, 2021, 02:57:26 PM »

Oh no! It looks like it is about to be shipped to France.
Take heart though. They all look like clean breaks and you might well be back up and running in the space of an afternoon.

Mike Norris (UK) · « **Reply #138 on:** August 12, 2021, 08:05:03 PM »

Hi Rich,
Tragedy, but you can recover this.
Here's how 'Barker's' Camel I built arrived in Canada.

Here's the model after I got it returned to me in the UK and I repaired it.
Sent back to Canada and arrived intact the second time.

Don't waste it, go for it,

Mike

PrzemoL · « **Reply #139 on:** August 12, 2021, 09:09:43 PM »

Rick, I also think you may try repairing that SE5a. My experience is that before the rigging stage it is feasible. Go for it, my friend!

Borsos · « **Reply #140 on:** August 12, 2021, 10:46:26 PM »

SSSSHHHH*****TTTT!!!!!!

But on the second view, it’s looking like it could be fixed! Don’t bin it, please! Leave it aside until your anger has disappeared, the. Have a fresh look at it!
I wish you all the best with it!

Andreas

RAGIII · « **Reply #141 on:** August 13, 2021, 04:17:56 AM »

Thanks so much for all of the support. I am going to throw it in the box and forget about it for a while. Oddly I am not too upset as this seems to be theme for Me recently. I guess I have become comfortably Numb

If worse comes to worse I will saw off the rear fuselage and do a Wedge with the figure

RAGIII

RLWP · « **Reply #142 on:** August 13, 2021, 04:27:10 AM »

Quote from: RAGIII on August 13, 2021, 04:17:56 AM

Thanks so much for all of the support. I am going to throw it in the box and forget about it for a while. Oddly I am not too upset as this seems to be theme for Me recently. I guess I have become comfortably Numb If worse comes to worse I will saw off the rear fuselage and do a Wedge with the figure
RAGIII

What was it caught you out? I'm interested as I have this kit in my stash, a heads up would be useful

Richard

There is no pain, you are receding

RAGIII · « **Reply #143 on:** August 13, 2021, 06:18:47 AM »

Quote from: RLWP on August 13, 2021, 04:27:10 AM

Quote from: RAGIII on August 13, 2021, 04:17:56 AM
Thanks so much for all of the support. I am going to throw it in the box and forget about it for a while. Oddly I am not too upset as this seems to be theme for Me recently. I guess I have become comfortably Numb If worse comes to worse I will saw off the rear fuselage and do a Wedge with the figure
RAGIII

What was it caught you out? I'm interested as I have this kit in my stash, a heads up would be useful

Richard

There is no pain, you are receding

I am sure you will have No Problem with this kit Richard! I was one strut away from done, then things went wrong. Started to sag, another strut came loose, superglue applied, broke an interplane strut in half, then the whole upper wing separated! At that point the floor seemed like a good place to throw the Model

The resulting damage is evident.
RAGIII

RLWP · « **Reply #144 on:** August 13, 2021, 06:48:16 AM »

So an interplane strut problem then - did the cabane struts give way as well?

Richard

RAGIII · « **Reply #145 on:** August 13, 2021, 09:11:17 AM »

Quote from: RLWP on August 13, 2021, 06:48:16 AM

So an interplane strut problem then - did the cabane struts give way as well?

Richard

Yes, once one went they all started to fail. This really would be no issue if I had a biplane jig!
RAGIII

RLWP · « **Reply #146 on:** August 13, 2021, 05:28:56 PM »

Quote from: RAGIII on August 13, 2021, 09:11:17 AM

Yes, once one went they all started to fail. This really would be no issue if I had a biplane jig!
RAGIII

OK, that's really useful. I shall see if I can firmly attach the cabane struts to the fuselage sides at an early stage.

It sounds like you got caught out in the 'balancing the wing on matchsticks' trap

Richard

macsporran · « **Reply #147 on:** August 13, 2021, 06:00:07 PM »

Rick, Let's see the thread heading changed to :

Encore/Roden SE5a McCudden 56 sq....3rd try: Resurrection !

We're rooting for you.
Sandy

Rookie · « **Reply #148 on:** August 13, 2021, 06:28:25 PM »

Hi Rick,

You may want to take a look here:

https://www.hobby.dn.ua/en/laser-model-graver-lmg-wooden-building-berth-for-172148132-scales-p-78586.html

https://www.hobby.dn.ua/en/?search-text=LMG+BB-02

I don't know if they are available in the US, but as we know, there are ways to work around this.

I have a couple of sets to assemble the V/1500 later on. The are quit sturdy and and easy to use and put together.

And then there's also this:

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/sram-t-02-biplane-assembly-jig--365411

I don't know about availability though, just this on Scelemates under 'Marketplace'

There are more brands, but on those my memory fails.

Willem

Early Bird Fan · « **Reply #149 on:** August 14, 2021, 07:02:57 AM »

so sorry to see this rick, it was looking so good but as others have said it still looks salvageable. Good move to stick it in a box and come back to it when the negative memories have gone. I look forward to seeing what you start next