WNW SE.5a of 61 (Home Defense) Sqn. by: LCarroll

[lcarroll]

    I'll join the pack with another of Dave's favorites, we cannot have too many of these for this occasion! I'll be adding HGW fabric belts, a GasPatch Lewis gun, a mix of Eduard and the Kit PE details and Pheon Models Decal Set 32003 for this unique scheme as shown below.





   Here's the standard box cover art illustration and contents. I've been saving this Kit for years and it will join my previous one's, McCudden's B4891 with the enlarged cockpit fairing and big LVG spinner and Rhys David's B525 when completed.





   I've got an off topic Build to complete over the next month or so and then the Build Log will commence here. This one's for you Dave!
Cheers All,
Lance

[RAGIII]

Awesome choice Lance. If I could afford another WNW SE I would do one in addition to the DR1.
RAGIII

[Dutch522]

Can't wait to see what you do with this kit, Lance. I've always wanted to try doing one of the night-fighter schemes, my son Curt and I were just talking about them last night...

All best,

Dutch

[Dirigible-Al]

Yer, I just know this will be a good one.

[macsporran]

Great choice, Lance. Like Dave, the SE5/5a is my favourite aeroplane of all time - you really cannot have too many.

I've also got the Pheon decal set and one remaining unmade WNW SE, but I've been holding off introducing them to each other - coz once it's done, it's done!

I applaud you taking the plunge and will follow with with great interest.
Sandy

[NigelR]

Excellent choice, Dave Hooper has built this one in this scheme and it looks fantastic when done.

[lcarroll]

Great choice, Lance. Like Dave, the SE5/5a is my favourite aeroplane of all time - you really cannot have too many.

I've also got the Pheon decal set and one remaining unmade WNW SE, but I've been holding off introducing them to each other - coz once it's done, it's done!

I applaud you taking the plunge and will follow with with great interest.
Sandy

Sandy,
   My thoughts as well; having both a Camel and an Se.5a saved in the Stash to be done as HD Night Fighter versions is great but, as you say, once done they are indeed done! In the former case I hope to convert the Kit to a "Comic" configuration but have considered using one of the Hobby Craft ones from the reserve shelf to preserve a Kit that will not likely ever be replaced. For this Memorial Build, however, I can think of no better an occasion to use this treasured Kit!
Cheers,
Lance

[AngryJazz]

What a great choice of model 
Will definitely be following along with excitement!

[Brad Cancian]

Great choice Lance, love the chequer scheme too!

Cheers,

BC

[lone modeller]

Sorry to be a bit late Lance, but I do like your choice of aeroplane and markings. This is going to be a worthy tribute to Dave.

Stephen.

[KiwiZac]

I'm an even later latecomer! An excellent project I'm excited to follow.

[lcarroll]

   Many Thanks for the encouragement Gents, I hope to start on this one soon.
Cheers,
Lance

[lcarroll]

   Well, as you see here (check the dates!) better sooner then even later! I completed my Off Topic model, another RCAF Spitfire for my Canadian Fighters shelf a few days back, have cleaned up the model desk and can now get started on this project. I am much looking forward to a return to the world of wood, linen, and wire with this Build, hopefully my Optivisor is still in fine tune!
   More to follow real soon.
Cheers,
Lance

[macsporran]

Great choice Lance, I'm pretty sure it was Dave's favourite plane, mine too. I'll watch with interest.
Sandy

[lcarroll]

   Yes, Dave's favorite aircraft and she's right up there on my list as well. It was nice to see the model on display at his Memorial which like most here I watched on line ....... what a great touch.
Cheers,
Lance