1/8 RAF Se 5a Hasegawa basis

[LindsayT]

At this time, I don't used one piece of the box! Except wood rods...
Dan.

[PROPELLER]

Well, today, oil tank.
Nothing really very exciting. But...







To be honest, I can't say it was very easy.
Stamping first, home made tools, hours, sweat!




By one piece, this is the real difficulty, but it's done:





Next, aboard...

Dan.

[Des]

Exceptional work on the oil tank Dan, what material did you use to form the tank and the ends?

Des.

[uncletony]

Very exciting for me. Beautiful work Dan.

[RAGIII]

Dan, Your work is just incredible! I wonder if you are just using the plans as a guide to scratch build an SE  ??
RAGIII

[Ernie]

The oil tank is just super, Dan.  Interesting how you
fashioned the ends.  I'm looking forward to the next updates.

Cheers,
Ernie

[PROPELLER]

Thanks gentlemen!

To Des, I used aluminum 0.4mm but thinner will be better... Annealed before of course!

Well, oil tank aboard, as promised...













Underside:



Cheers, Dan.

[uncletony]

Wow.

[Des]

Beautifully done Dan, the way you have mounted the tank is excellent.

Des.

[Adam]

 

Adam.

[RAGIII]

Nothing to say but WOW again! Your work has me thinking about doing my SE sooner than Planned!!
RAGIII

[PROPELLER]

Thanks guys!

Today, fire wall:







One difficulty, of course, flangs...
Stamping! Home made tools, sweat again but I enjoy the result:





A small thing added, oil(s) change unit:
 




Dan.

[LindsayT]

It's a shame you won't be able to fly it when it's done.

[GAJouette]

  Dan,
Now tell the truth my friend. She's actually full scale and being build in your garage,right. Absolutely Awesome work.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Whiteknuckles]

It's a shame you won't be able to fly it when it's done.

You beat me to the punch Lindsay.

Stunning work Dan, absolutely stunning.

As Bo would say:

Wow.

Andrew