First trials

[coyotemagic]

Patrick, I'm so glad that you've chosen to repair this one.  Even if you are unsatisfied with the final results, the lessons you will have learned are invaluable.  Because of the size of 1/32 scale kits, you still can "persuade" the wings into alignment by adjusting some of the rigging to gently nudge the wings in the opposite direction.  I've done this with 1/48 scale kits and the physics of doing this in a smaller scale are more challenging.  But even if you choose to just leave it as it is, your perseverance is to be commended.
Cheers,
Bud

[IFF1418]

Dear Bud,

Thank you once again for your support and advice. I will first try to finish the old lady and then maybe correct a little bit the alignment (if possible). Your continued friendship means a lot to me!

Kind regards
Patrick

[Dal Gavan]

Patrick, that is a very beautiful model, mate.  I've just enjoyed reading through the thread and I winced when I read about the wing.  I knocked my J.1 when trying to fit the top wing and destroyed it by trying to catch it before it hit the ground, so I know exactly how you felt!  Unlike you, I didn't have the heart to try to fix all the damage I caused.

But you did a magnificent job of rescuing the build, mate. It would have been a pity to waste the paint job you'd done. 

Excellent work.

Dal.

[IFF1418]

Those are very kind words Dal, thank you so much my friend. I'll try to finish it. I passed the last days for hours rigging it. As Mark said it is quit a model to put the rigging on. I'm glad you like the painting (very damaged now). It was my very first attempt with an airbrush. I will look at it as it came out of very heavy combats.

Kind regards and thank you!
Patrick
 

[IFF1418]

Dear friends,

I finally “finished” the old lady who gave me so much trouble and misery. She only needs still a bit of cleaning up. The WnW SE5a is a great kit, but needs a more experieced modeler than I am. Difficult rigging which I have to improve a lot and acquiring a better technique to mount the upper wing and a new pair of eyes. But I’m glad I didn’t give up although the final result is quite disappointing. Thank you for stopping by.

Kind regards
Patrick

[Andi Little]

Patrick ..............

Despite all your recent protestations this really does look to be a sweet build. And yes I know you know where the faults are, but most other folk just soak it up in it's entirety. This is where all your efforts and diligence shines through, and elevates it into the "most admirable" class.

Huzzahs from this corner ............. well done mate.

[IFF1418]

Hi Andi,

Thank you so much for your kind comment (to kind?). I saw your portret a while ago and it shows a very gentle and generous man. And that is what I read in your comment. Anyway it is very much appreciated and gives me a lot of courage. Thank you my friend!

Kind regards
Patrick

[RAGIII]

Patrick,
Like I said before your Perseverance has paid off! Your color choice is excellent and the overall effect is pleasing to the eye. Like we all have said, this one was a huge learning curve for you and you have done well! Be proud of your SE and enjoy your next build!
RAGIII

[IFF1418]

I certainly will Rick. I think if I had been all on my own I would never had the perseverance to continue and I may say that thanks to this wonderful forum and the friends I made I have hope to improve my skills. And you are certainly the friend who continued to support me. Thank you again for that!

Kind regards
Patrick

[rhallinger]

Looks really good Patrick, especially considering the trauma she has experienced.    Remember, the real ones got banged up and had to be put back together too, and I imagine the fit tolerances were fairly generous back then.   You have done an admirable job in a difficult situation, and produced a lovely model of an iconic fighter.  I hope mine looks as good when I get around to it! 

Cheers,

Bob

[bobs_buckles]

Well done, Patrick!
If you keep this up you will rigging FE2.b's in your sleep! 

Great job 

vB

[IFF1418]

Hello Bob, when I look at all the beautiful skillful builds you did so far, I wouldn't be surprised if you will present us a real stunner SE5a. When I look at your wonderful Camel of Jan Olieslagers (which has a special meaning to me) I am pretty sure of that. But it is so nice to hear all these kind words of all this formidable modelers, that's for sure. Thank you again!

Kind regards
Patrick

[Des]

There's not too  much that I can see wrong with this beautiful model Patrick, you worked your way through all the trials and tribulations and ended up with a very nice looking Se.5a, this is a credit to you and puts you in good stead for your next build, well done.

Des.

[Nigel Jackson]

Well done Patrick! Despite the trials and tribulations you've really turned this round. There's certainly a lesson I can learn from this.

Best wishes
Nigel

[mgunns]

Hello Patrick:

You certainly did an admirable job on this model.  I know how frustrating it can be, but you did it and it looks pretty darned good to boot!  Hopefully with your new glasses your next build will be less traumatic and more enjoyable.   You have to admit a certain sense of accomplishment when you look at it though don't you?
I like your color choice and it appears as if there is subtle weathering along the rib taping.  Nicely done.

Best

Mark