Author Topic: Encore 1/32nd SE5a 56 Squadron: 4891 JTB McCudden (Read 48366 times)

RAGIII · « **on:** February 06, 2015, 10:52:04 AM »

Well I have started my next build. Honestly I was not going to post a Log as I will most likely do nothing that hasn't been seen before. I am building McCuddens bird,#4863. I will also be substituting Rowans Markings for the Encore kit decals , Thanks Lance! Here is where I am after a couple of days. I have utilized the resin Pulley inserts, Not a Drop in Replacement, and begun the filling and touch up process. I also removed the pour sprues from the Prop. Lastly I have assembled the basic engine. I will be closing up the cowls so no super detailing here. Just need the basic paint job. I Hope you all enjoy my process:

RAGIII

SE5a 011 by ragfokker, on Flickr

SE5a 012_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

SE5a 014_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

SE5a 015_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

SE5a 017_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

SE5a 018_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

SE5a 022_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

BigBlue · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2015, 10:57:52 AM »

Good start, Rick. I'm glad you decided to share... I'll be following along.

Chris

petrov27 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2015, 11:10:16 AM »

fantastic start - following along here!

WarrenD · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2015, 11:24:43 AM »

You're off to a great start RAG! Thanks for sharing this build with us, I'm looking forward to seeing more of this build.

Warren

coyotemagic · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2015, 01:23:47 PM »

Brilliant start, Amigo! Looking forward to following along with this one. Soon, I'll be following your footsteps in 1/48 scale. Just like old times.
Cheers,
Bud

Nigel Jackson · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2015, 07:38:19 PM »

Nice start Rick! I'll be following the build with much interest.

Like Bud, I'm sort of following in your steps, though at my usual snail's pace. However, I decided against McCudden and am going for Gwilym Lewis's aircraft through the medium of the WNW model. I'm also going to give Richard and Harry's doped linen finishes a go.

Best wishes
Nigel

Des · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2015, 07:56:11 PM »

Great to see that you decided to post your build of this kit Rick, what you have done already looks impressive.

Des.

IFF1418 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2015, 07:57:39 PM »

Hello Rick,

Nice start my friend. I will certainly follow this one. It was my first build, WnW though. Good luck you will make it a stunner I'm sure.

Kind regards
Patrick

rhallinger · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2015, 09:56:53 PM »

Thanks for sharing this Rick. It will be very helpful.

Regards,

Bob

Chris Johnson · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2015, 11:43:48 PM »

I'm pulling up a chair to watch this one too Rick, as I have the same kit. No doubt I'll learn something along the way.

Cheers,

Chris

radio · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2015, 02:21:25 AM »

Vrey nice start Rick.
Martin

Kai · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2015, 03:44:14 AM »

The Encore SE.5a is a great value kit, tons of PE & resin - you've made a good start.

I found the pulley inserts took a bit of time & I had to drill right through the wing to get them fitted.

KitRookie37 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2015, 05:26:23 AM »

Hello gentlemen,
I ship.

Best regards.
Alain.

RAGIII · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2015, 10:04:35 AM »

Thanks to all for the encouragement!
RAGIII

Quote from: coyotemagic on February 06, 2015, 01:23:47 PM

Brilliant start, Amigo! Looking forward to following along with this one. Soon, I'll be following your footsteps in 1/48 scale. Just like old times.
Cheers,
Bud

Bud, I am looking forward to your build! It was a lot of fun when you did the 1/48th DVII and I did the WNW kit! Are you planning a DUal build bringing the Roden 1/48th up to the WNW standards like your Tripes? If so it will be even more spectacular.
RAGIII

Quote from: Chris Johnson on February 06, 2015, 11:43:48 PM

I'm pulling up a chair to watch this one too Rick, as I have the same kit. No doubt I'll learn something along the way.

Cheers,

Chris

Well Chris, My opinion is you have become such a great builder of fine WW1 kits that there is little you can still learn from me. I am however glad you will be following along

RAGIII

Quote from: Kai on February 07, 2015, 03:44:14 AM

The Encore SE.5a is a great value kit, tons of PE & resin - you've made a good start.

I found the pulley inserts took a bit of time & I had to drill right through the wing to get them fitted.

Yes, right through the wing. My issue was that for some reason they fell short of being even with the opposite surface once installed so filler was used to even out the hole in the wing. I am also going to use the PE triangular frames so have sanded off the resin even with the wing surface. I will then fill the window with epoxy or Micro Krystal Kleer.
RAGIII

Alexis · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2015, 10:34:03 AM »

Will be following this one Rick . Always enjoy your builds

Terri