McCudden's SE-5a in 1/33rd scale papercard model by Fitter

[NinetythirdLiberator]

So...I'm not starting this RIGHT NOW...but soon.  So here is a place holder.  I've always wanted an SE-5a to go along with my D-VII and Albatros so here it goes.  Can't wait to get her started. 

Soon!

Cheers and keep your scissors sharp,
Dan

[NinetythirdLiberator]

So I told my wife I was NOT going to start the SE.  Here are some shots of me not starting the SE.  Really...it's just some test fitting and I accidentally added some glue. 

I really need to seek professional help.

Thanks for looking,
Dan

[Alexis]

Awesome Dan !

So are you saying you are a glue sniffer ?

Well that's alright actually but not recommended for consumption , teeth get all stuck together , tongue gets a weird feeling 

Looking forward on seeing this one come together 


Alexis

[RAGIII]

Great start and of course I Love the subject! I will follow along as always!
RAGIII

[rhallinger]

Looking good Dan!  Who makes this kit?  Thanks.

 Best regards,

Bob

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks, All...I think I'll do a bit more on the interior tonight.  We'll see!

Bob: It's by a fellow who goes by "Fitter".  His stuff is simple but looks good when done.  He has a neat line of Albatri too.  Some of his stuff has been published by WAK.

Dan

[NinetythirdLiberator]

I got the main fuselage together.  I had some issues with where the rear cockpit former ended up. Not sure if that was self-induced or something else but I cobbled things together and it looks ok.  I'll do a bit more to the hide my issues later.  Looks nice with the rudder on too!

More soon,
Dan

[RAGIII]

Coming along Nicely Dan!
RAGIII

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks, Rick...you being an SE-o-phile really helps!

I got the stabilizers and elevators on as well as rigged the rear all up.  I needed to add the steerable tail skid horns/rigging but that's it.  I also filled in the spot where the machine gun will go and added the cowling as well.  It will look cool with gun sites and stacks soon to follow!

I kind of like the chocolate brown look.  Less green and more brown seems to look about right to me...your mileage may vary! 

Thanks for looking,
Dan

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Slowly getting the forward fuse done.  Stacks, cut out/made the window...next will be gun and sites!
Cheers,
Dan

[rhallinger]

Looks great Dan!  I’m really enjoying this one.  I agree with you on the brownish cast. 

 Best,

Bob

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Thanks, Bob!

Well...at least one of JTBM's guns/sites is ready!  I also cobbled the windscreen together.  I need to make a better head rest and get the cockpit edging in order.  Then the front end will be done!

Dan

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Gotta fix the ring around the front barrel (a bit crooked) but Jimmy is loaded for bear!  Wings next.

Dan

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Bottom wing skeletons, skins and attached!

Dan

[RAGIII]

Amazing work on the Machine Guns Dan. Really looks great with the lower wings Mounted.
RAGIII