Aces Mount 2025 GB - SE5a (Viper) of DW Grinnell-Milne - FINISHED

[NigelR]

Very nice weathering Mike, some great techniques used there. I looks like you used the metallic pencil for some subtle wear on the engine covers and in other places, I think that worked well. Subtle but very effective and realistic IMO.

[Rookie]

Everything about this build is great Mike, as usual.

This will be another gem.

Willem

[Dirigible-Al]

I agree with the previous comments on the weathering but that aside the whole thing just seems so well done.
Alan.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
I've added the rigging to the tail unit of the SE5a.
No turnbuckles as the tailplane/fin and landing gear bracing wires were RAF Streamlined type.
The rudder, elevator and tail skid control cables were wire wound, but had their turnbuckles in the cockpit.
I used 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament for the control cables and 0.12 mm diameter for bracing wires.
All with blackened 0.4 mm diameter tube.

Now it's onto pre-rigging the wings before assembly,

Mike

[NigelR]

Lovely precise rigging work Mike. Question - what brand/type pf CA do you use when attaching rigging?

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Lovely precise rigging work Mike. Question - what brand/type pf CA do you use when attaching rigging?

Hi Nigel,
I normally use 'VMS Fleky' CA adhesive (Thin).
Sometimes the 'Slow', 'Resin' or 'Black',

Mike

[NigelR]

Thanks Mike.

[Allan31]

Nice job Mike. Weathering looks spot on.

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
Thanks to RAGIII for pointing out something I missed.
The book on No.56 Squadron shows that an extra bracing wire was fitted between the inspection window in the tailplanes and the leading edge of the fin.
This was to prevent fin twist in flight.
The previous post now show the additional bracing wires,

Mike

[RAGIII]

Awesome correction and overall terrific work! Glad I could Help!
RAGIII

[Monty]

Some stunning effects on this great model, Mike! I'm enjoying this build immensely! Regards, Marc

[Mike Norris (UK)]

Hi all,
The SE5a (Viper) model is now complete.
Here's a few shots of the rigging.
Mono-filament 0.08 and 0.12 mm diameter.
Blackened tube of 0.4 and 0.5 mm diameter.
Proper Plane resin fork end turnbuckles (RD-019).

I'll post shots of the finished dual build of the SE5a and Spitfire Mk.1a once the display case is completed,

Mike

[Allan31]

That.....is truly grand. Great finish Mike.

[macsporran]

Stunning, simply stunning!
Sandy

[Tim Mixon]

Superbly done Mike.  Excellent finish and the rigging is so realistic!