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Offline TobyCoulson

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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #45 on: December 14, 2015, 08:07:05 PM »
Exhausts, radiator and m/g added. Tbh the gun ain't much but it'll do as representation. I just hope it's not fired as it would take the top of the left bank of the engine off :)
I've put a light umber wash on the rad and engine to give it a weathered affect.
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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #46 on: December 15, 2015, 01:52:24 AM »
It`s a nice update.
Cheers
Martin
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Offline TobyCoulson

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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #47 on: December 15, 2015, 06:48:47 AM »
Fuselage decals on. Tomorrow I start work on working out how to fit the main struts and cabanes. Should be fun ;D

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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #48 on: December 15, 2015, 06:55:06 AM »
Looks fantastic with the decals on Toby, you are doing a great job with this build.

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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #49 on: December 15, 2015, 09:10:47 AM »
Nice work on the decals. I like the scheme as I model 56 squadron aircraft myself!
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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #50 on: December 15, 2015, 01:59:02 PM »
Very fine work, Toby!  She's coming along beautifully.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #51 on: December 15, 2015, 10:54:42 PM »
Quote from: TobyCoulson on December 15, 2015, 06:48:47 AM
Fuselage decals on. Tomorrow I start work on working out how to fit the main struts and cabanes. Should be fun ;D



   Have you considered "pinning" the struts? I usually helps in the assembly and really strengthens up the entire model on some of these kits with butt joints on the struts. looking good with the decals in place!
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #52 on: December 16, 2015, 06:34:08 AM »
Quote from: lcarroll on December 15, 2015, 10:54:42 PM
Have you considered "pinning" the struts? I usually helps in the assembly and really strengthens up the entire model on some of these kits with butt joints on the struts. looking good with the decals in place!
Cheers,
Lance
Not quite sure what you mean by that.
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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #53 on: December 16, 2015, 08:42:57 AM »
Toby,
   Drilling the ends of the struts and gluing wires (I use stainless steel guitar wire, many here use brass) and having a corresponding hole drilled in the fuselage where the strut attaches, then gluing it all in place. The advanced Kits like Wingnut Wings usually don't require this treatment as the struts are well engineered at their attachment points. Something you may want to consider as it really helps in the assembly process and certainly adds strength to the model. I'm building the Roden Seimens Schuckert DIII in 1:32 presently and it like your SE5a has very simple "Butt" joints for the cabane struts. I just finished "pinning" all the struts including the landing gear to save my sanity when I assemble it shortly!
Cheers,
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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #54 on: December 16, 2015, 04:53:28 PM »
Cheers Lance. That sound like a very good idea.
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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #55 on: December 16, 2015, 07:15:12 PM »
Et voilą!! No sooner suggested and it's done. I will trim the pins on the cabanes in due course.

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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #56 on: December 16, 2015, 07:29:24 PM »
Great advice from Lance and a method used by many modelers on this forum, myself included.

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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #57 on: December 16, 2015, 11:44:56 PM »
You have accomplished using a common method that I have never attempted due to lack of courage! Great work!
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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #58 on: December 17, 2015, 01:43:52 AM »
 Toby,
The ol'Girl is looking more and more outstanding with each new update my friend. No doubt we're seeing a silk purse in the making. Well done and keep up the outstanding progress.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Offline TobyCoulson

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Re: 1/48 Smer SE5a
« Reply #59 on: December 17, 2015, 07:46:54 PM »
Main struts are a very good fit with very little fettling required.



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