Revell 1/48 S.E.5a

[Early Bird Fan]

thanks for the comments and i agree, the top wing going on is a major step forward and one job i fear the most 

I'm now about halfway through the main rigging with no dramas other than a drill bit snapping clean off in one of the holes while i was just passing the drill through to clean out any paint. Had to drill a new hole next to it which means one of the double wires is slightly more spaced apart near the fuselage but to the naked eye it's not really visible. Also fitted the manky exhausts, need to finish painting the landing gear and once that's fitted i can finish the rigging

[RAGIII]

The rigging is looking great! Excellent progress!
RAGIII

[RichieW]

Looking great, with the top wing on you're on the last stretch now. It really is looking very good!

Richie

[KiwiZac]

The double wires look fantastic!

I mean, the whole thing looks fantastic, but wow!

[FAf]

I know what you mean with the top wing... With all models I find that the stakes increases during the build. That is natural of course, the more you add the more there is to potentially destroy in the next step. But building WWI aircraft is a lot more stressful than  other builds. Adding that top wing is always a hazardous task!

Well done anyway! Pretty and inspiring!
/Fredrik

[Early Bird Fan]

thanks for the comments guys, this project is getting nearer to the finish line. It's now up on it's legs and has the elevators fitted, the decals have added some much needed colour and the main rigging is now complete. I need to trim the rigging tails and then do some touch ups on the upper wing then i can finish adding the decals. I've started the rear rigging and the first run just needs pulling tight, i might give the decals a sanding to see if i can get rid of the carrier film.

[RAGIII]

Really looking terrific with the markings added!
RAGIII

[kensar]

I'll second what Rick said.  The markings bring it to life.

[RichieW]

Beautiful work, getting close to the finish line now.  Your rigging is so neat!

Richie

[Alexis]

Very nice work to date ! Rigging is looking fantastic so far 


Alexis