Author Topic: McCudden's SE-5a in 1/33rd scale papercard model by Fitter (Read 5369 times)

Alexis · « **Reply #15 on:** October 28, 2021, 01:13:28 PM »

Wow !

I leave for a bit and already you almost have another one finished ! For a simple shape it has complex curves in a few areas , you did a super job on getting the fuselage together

Alexis

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #16 on:** November 01, 2021, 02:11:37 PM »

Thanks, Alexis and Rick! It is going together pretty quickly now...

I got some more done on this Halloween Night. You can see the landing gear and the main struts are all made with embedded wire. They are just sitting in their respective holes so look wonky right now. You can also see that I'll need to jigger the exhausts as the cabanes are interfering a bit. No worries, though.

More on the top wing soon!

Dan

RAGIII · « **Reply #17 on:** November 02, 2021, 01:14:55 AM »

Looking more and more like a proper SE5a. Lovely work on the struts!
RAGIII

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #18 on:** November 07, 2021, 06:49:34 AM »

Thanks much, Rick...

Here she is with wings and struts on! I needed to cut off some length on the cabanes as the top wing sat too high to my eye. Pretty ok now!

Dan

Alexis · « **Reply #19 on:** November 07, 2021, 08:51:21 AM »

She is splendid with the top wing fixed in place Dan

Alexis

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #20 on:** November 07, 2021, 03:05:35 PM »

Thanks Alexis!

Tonight I got the top gun on and reinstalled the exhausts. I still need to add a bracket or two to the Lewis...

I also started rigging with some interplane, cabane, landing gear and some of the double flying wires. I think I can finish the rigging tomorrow and then all that's really needed are a few details and the wheels.

Maybe soon...Dan

Ernie · « **Reply #21 on:** November 07, 2021, 06:58:27 PM »

Really amazing work Dan. I've not delved into paper models but yours
is quite brilliant! Well done!

Cheers,
Ernie

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #22 on:** November 08, 2021, 03:32:35 PM »

Thanks so much, Ernie!

She's all rigged. Jimmy just needs a prop. Perhaps tomorrow!

Cheers,
Dan

RAGIII · « **Reply #23 on:** November 08, 2021, 11:41:52 PM »

That is an amazing looking SE Dan! The rigging is very well done and sets it off nicely!
RAGIII

KiwiZac · « **Reply #24 on:** December 30, 2021, 06:51:58 AM »

Another example of how paper/card models today are a far cry from the ones I used to cut from my cereal box! Beautiful work Dan.

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #25 on:** December 30, 2021, 08:18:09 AM »

Thanks, KZ! I daresay those cereal box models were likely harder to make look decent than these new computer-designed wonder kits. They would be "fun" to try...

Happy New Year and thanks for looking,
Dan

PetworthPilot · « **Reply #26 on:** October 05, 2022, 03:11:45 AM »

Whether by photos or video it's always a joy and inspirational to see you work Dan. The end results are always wonderful to look at. Thanks for shooting and sharing.

PetworthPilot · « **Reply #27 on:** October 17, 2022, 03:09:58 PM »

I have one of Fitter's SE5a. I may cheat and get aftermarket guns. I have no idea how you did that Dan. Amazing work.

NinetythirdLiberator · « **Reply #28 on:** October 19, 2022, 05:57:51 AM »

Thanks, PWP...it just takes making a mess of it many times and then you sort of fiddle around, use various things on the bench and they make a pretty good final product.

Making all the barrels etc. out of paper is past my pay grade. Some folks can, but it's very difficult! So I freely mix and match including getting etch cooling jackets etc. (see my Dr. 1!)...

Thanks for the comments,
Dan

Allan31 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 19, 2022, 01:57:23 PM »

Holy cow, so this is where you've been lurking.
Up to your usual excellent self I see, nice work dan.