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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #60 on: January 05, 2022, 12:38:44 PM »
Dave, Kensar,
    Thanks for checking in and for your comments.
Stephen,
    How do I install the rigging attachment points?? Slowly, very slowly!
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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #61 on: January 05, 2022, 10:53:13 PM »
Coming together beautifully, Lance!

Keep on keeping on.
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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #62 on: February 04, 2022, 08:06:21 AM »
   "Keeping on at keeping on" as Bob put it. I've added the landing gear frame and horizontal stabilator and completed all but a few of the remaining smaller bits, most of which will be installed after the upper wing goes on and the rigging is finished.

   Before adding the landing gear assembly the internal bracing in the bay above the landing gear behind the engine was completed. (Wish I'd done it before the panel was installed!)





   The landing gear framework was completed before installation on the model and the wheels finished for intallation later.



   The landing gear installation took some extra effort to ensure it was level and once that was achieved the bracing was added.



   Both guns were finished and the Vickers installed in the fuselage. The exhaust pipe assemblies are ready for installation as well. They were airbrushed with assorted Alclad II shades and some copper dry brushing.











All of the control horns have been drilled and added.



   The radiator was actually completed and installed first in this sequence:



   She's finally starting to look like an "SE".





    Now comes the fun part .......  struts,  upper wing, and wires!

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Lance








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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #63 on: February 04, 2022, 10:28:37 AM »
Really nice up-date Lance for those cold Canadian winters . For the rigging on the undercarriage , what did you use for this , it seems to be very fine 


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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #64 on: February 04, 2022, 01:57:24 PM »
Alexis,
   The  landing gear rigging is my usual Maxima Chameleon 0.12mm mono fishing line. It probably looks so fine because of not being painted yet and poor lighting/photography.
    As far as "cold Canadian winters" go, this is a real beauty, isn't it?!
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Lance

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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #65 on: February 05, 2022, 12:11:32 AM »
Excellent update Lance. I do love the PC 10 color and the subtle weathering on the Metal areas.  With the positive locators on the struts this kit is pretty straightforward when mounting the wing. Your SE is further inspiration to get back to My refit of the Roden SE5a soon!
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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #66 on: February 05, 2022, 01:43:42 AM »
Well done so far sir.

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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #67 on: February 05, 2022, 02:25:19 AM »
Excellent update Lance. I am sure that adding the top wing and other details will not be as difficult as you fear imagine!

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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #68 on: February 05, 2022, 04:04:22 AM »
Thanks all.  I'm hoping to get some Bench time tomorrow and get the struts mounted. The "positive locators" Rick mentions are a nice feature and should eliminate a lot of the normal concerns of this stage of assembly.
Cheers,
Lance

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« Reply #69 on: February 05, 2022, 05:22:53 AM »
Wow Lance, that will be a four-blade? Cool 8)
I hope we will see again a wooden one?

I have the half of my Royal boxing in 1/48 and that radiator as Brassin. I want to build the second SE.5a with a four blade prop, but can't decide for a marking ???

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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #70 on: February 05, 2022, 06:06:50 AM »
Thanks Frank. Yes, a four blade as the references are conflicting and specify a two or four blade depending on which you believe. Pheon indicate either/or in their instructions in the SE.5a "Aces" Sheet Reference and Rowan is a very studied kind of guy from what I've observed. Since it's an English prop with the typical close grain and one type of stock I'm going with the kit one. Here's it's beginnings, still needs some varnish and paint on the hub.




   For your second one how about one of McCudden's ? B.4891 perhaps?



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Lance

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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #71 on: February 05, 2022, 06:42:29 AM »
Excellent work on the prop Lance! I also went with the 4 blade on My build. As far as I know the only photo of B 525 was later after taken over by Fielding Johnson. Coded V with the regular exhausts and IIRC a 4 blade prop. My thoughts on this AC were that the cut down exhausts were popular in 56 at the time so I did Mine that way. I am looking forward to your Next Update Lance.

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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #72 on: February 05, 2022, 07:16:13 AM »
Very fine prop. Though I think I would try carving the veneers, even if the are from the same wood sort. ;)
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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #73 on: February 05, 2022, 06:05:06 PM »
Good work and a very nice prop! Like Frank I've got Eduard's Royal Class boxing and I'm tempted to give that a start now...
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Re: Wingnut Wings RAF SE.5a Lt. Arthur Rhys Davids
« Reply #74 on: February 05, 2022, 11:28:08 PM »
Thanks for the comments folks, much appreciated! I'm staying with the full length exhaust pipes as Rowan illustrated them ...... so many "unknowns" in this business!
Cheers,
Lance