Author Topic: Encore 1/32nd SE5a 56 Squadron: 4891 JTB McCudden (Read 48267 times)

LukasTheLight · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2015, 05:14:13 PM »

Hello Rick,

I like the start of it...and also it got me thinking about purchasing this one as there is one from second hand available from one guy on the different forum...hmm, well I see how tempted I really am in few days. In the meantime I'll be enjoying this build

Lukas

RAGIII · « **Reply #16 on:** February 08, 2015, 03:28:29 AM »

Quote from: Terri on February 07, 2015, 10:34:03 AM

Will be following this one Rick . Always enjoy your builds

Terri

Thanks Terri!

RAGIII

Quote from: lukas.kasuba on February 07, 2015, 05:14:13 PM

Hello Rick,

I like the start of it...and also it got me thinking about purchasing this one as there is one from second hand available from one guy on the different forum...hmm, well I see how tempted I really am in few days. In the meantime I'll be enjoying this build

Lukas

Thanks Lukas. As for this kit it is a good kit with all of the updates. Its value depends on what you pay of course. In the end it is not WNW in that it takes a lot of work,but does build up into a nice SE5a.
RAGIII
PS: Here is a Viper Powered version almost finished. It was knocked off of my display case shortly after being photographed

Epeeman · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2015, 07:04:38 AM »

Hello, Rick

Apologies for not looking in on your build before. Your off to a great start already. I've no doubt this model will be to your high standard so good luck, mate!

Regards

Dave

RAGIII · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2015, 08:47:15 AM »

Quote from: Epeeman on February 09, 2015, 07:04:38 AM

Hello, Rick

Apologies for not looking in on your build before. Your off to a great start already. I've no doubt this model will be to your high standard so good luck, mate!

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave. I will try to live up to expectations

I made some progress today. I am using the engine OOB as stated with NO FRILLS. I have given it the basic paint work. I also have installed the PE triangular pieces for the inspection panels. Finally I have installed the PE framework in both fuselage halves.

RAGIII

se5a 035_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

se5a 044_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

se5a 033_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

se5a 032_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

se5a 031_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

se5a 030_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

se5a 029 by ragfokker, on Flickr

se5a 028_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

LukasTheLight · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:36:46 PM »

Hi Rick,

thanks for heads up!!! I sort of like the idea of having Encore rather than WNW(which is odd) thanks to PE and resin details and surely little more of modelling

In the meantime I'll be watching this closely!!!

Lukas

PrzemoL · « **Reply #20 on:** February 09, 2015, 05:55:34 PM »

Nice modelling, Rick. Great to see there is life in 1/32 beyond WNW

IFF1418 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 09, 2015, 06:36:05 PM »

Great progress already Rick, this promises to become another very interesting and wonderful build my friend!

Kind regards
Patrick

bluemax · « **Reply #22 on:** February 09, 2015, 06:45:10 PM »

Nice work Rick. I will be following this one

Cheers
Anthony

radio · « **Reply #23 on:** February 10, 2015, 07:40:58 AM »

Very good work Rick.
Martin

RAGIII · « **Reply #24 on:** February 10, 2015, 10:05:45 AM »

Quote from: PrzemoL on February 09, 2015, 05:55:34 PM

Nice modelling, Rick. Great to see there is life in 1/32 beyond WNW

Thanks Prez, The waqy things are going all of us WNW modelers better get back to the basics

RAGIII

Quote from: IFF1418 on February 09, 2015, 06:36:05 PM

Great progress already Rick, this promises to become another very interesting and wonderful build my friend!

Kind regards
Patrick

Thanks Patrick, good to have you along!
RAGIII

Quote from: bluemax on February 09, 2015, 06:45:10 PM

Nice work Rick. I will be following this one

Cheers
Anthony

Thanks Anthony.
RAGIII

Quote from: radio on February 10, 2015, 07:40:58 AM

Very good work Rick.
Martin

Thanks martin, As always It is good to have you along!
RAGIII

RAGIII · « **Reply #25 on:** February 13, 2015, 03:43:10 AM »

A small update. The PE frames kept popping loose whenever the fuselage flexed. Perhaps had I used 2 part epoxy this would not have been an issue. So... Replaced the PE with plastic strip. I sprayed some Vallejo RLM sand then used oils on the wood portions. Next up is aging the CDL a little and installing bracing wires:

RAGIII

encorese5 005 by ragfokker, on Flickr

encorese5 015_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

encorese5 013_crop by ragfokker, on Flickr

coyotemagic · « **Reply #26 on:** February 13, 2015, 03:54:48 AM »

Sorry you had issues with the pe, amigo, but the plastic framing looks better, imho, especially with the great woodgrain paint job you did.
Cheers,
Bud

IFF1418 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 13, 2015, 04:04:15 AM »

Hi Rick, I agree with Bud. The plastic frames look very nice and the colour is great my friend. When you start painting you're the best!

Kind regards
Patrick

radio · « **Reply #28 on:** February 13, 2015, 04:16:55 AM »

It looks very beautiful Rick.
Martin

Nigel Jackson · « **Reply #29 on:** February 13, 2015, 04:20:45 AM »

The plastic framing works very well Rick.

Best wishes
Nigel