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Offline nmroberto

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WNW SE.5a Hisso
« on: August 09, 2015, 03:27:54 AM »
D3540 "K"  Vickers built  from 40 Sqn. flown by Capt. G.H. Lewis.

This kit had more rigging  than anything I have tried to build so far.  All the double wires taxed my vision and nerves to the limit.  However, I had a blast building it.  Maybe I'm ready for something more complicated.  or not........






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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2015, 04:41:40 AM »
Maybe I'm ready for something more complicated.  or not........

   From the results I see on this one I'd say so, Robert. The Se5a is a tough job of rigging, or was for me IIRC, and you've aced it! I'd say you're ready for the ultimate test of your nerves, get a DH.2 or a "Fee" and have at it!! ;)
Nicely done model!
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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2015, 06:13:52 AM »
  Robert,
Honestly my friend you have nothing to worry about.You're ready for something more complicated and your beautiful Se-5a shows that so well. You've got yourself one excellent Se-5a. Well Done!
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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2015, 06:21:31 AM »
Wonderful model, beautifully finished and superbly rigged.

I agree with Lance - if you want something a little more taxing to rig try a pusher such as the Gunbus or FE 2, or even a monoplane such as the Taube (early). A Maurice Farman Longhorn could be fun too…...

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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2015, 07:56:03 AM »
Outstanding work Robert! Like the others have said you nailed the rigging!
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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2015, 08:43:58 AM »
Very nice indeed, Robert. I can never tire of seeing an SE5a. You bet you're ready to tackle even more challenging rigging. Maybe a DH2 beckons?

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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2015, 09:04:00 AM »
Well done Robert, you should be very proud of what you have achieved, the overall finish on the model is excellent and the rigging is superb.

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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #7 on: August 09, 2015, 02:38:03 PM »
Robert, THAT is outstanding! I don't think you  need to worry about rigging or anything else! Beautiful work!!

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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2015, 02:42:30 AM »
Thanks for the kind words. 

I had so many screw ups on this kit, I'm just happy to finish it.   (have ya ever gone in with a pair of sizzers to trim the end of a line only to cut some already finished lines?  aaaarg 
Robert

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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2015, 04:40:53 AM »
(have ya ever gone in with a pair of sizzers to trim the end of a line only to cut some already finished lines? //

   Been there more then once, in my case with a really sharp #11 Blade!  :-\ :-[
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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2015, 05:00:29 AM »
(have ya ever gone in with a pair of sizzers to trim the end of a line only to cut some already finished lines? //

   Been there more then once, in my case with a really sharp #11 Blade!  :-\ :-[
Cheers,
Lance

If you haven't made that mistake then you haven't rigged a WWI airplane! ;D

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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2015, 07:32:45 AM »
Thanks for the kind words. 

I had so many screw ups on this kit, I'm just happy to finish it.   (have ya ever gone in with a pair of sizzers to trim the end of a line only to cut some already finished lines?  aaaarg



Yes many times, #11 or too close with the heat gun !!

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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2015, 05:05:23 AM »
Looks mighty fine to me, Robert - well done on a good rigging job!

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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2015, 09:20:47 PM »
Beautiful job of the SE.5, Robert!  Your work rigging her is just
superb...nothing to worry about there!  Really a great looking model!

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Re: WNW SE.5a Hisso
« Reply #14 on: August 19, 2015, 07:50:17 AM »
Beautifully finished and rigged, Robert!  Congratulations on the completion of an outstanding model.
Cheers,
Bud
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