RAF SE5a (1/72, Roden)

[WarrenD]

What? PART pe that fits inside the fuselage?

No kidding!   

PrzemoL, if I may ask: how do you plan to treat the triangular areas that were covered by celluloid to view/inspect the cables? I'm not a fan of the decals that Roden included for this, but I honestly can't see a better solution in this small of a scale short of micro-surgery, etc.  I'd be interested and intrigued to see the solution you might take on this being a fan of your builds being a 1/72nd fan myself.   

Warren

[lcarroll]

What? PART pe that fits inside the fuselage?

No kidding!   

PrzemoL, if I may ask: how do you plan to treat the triangular areas that were covered by celluloid to view/inspect the cables? I'm not a fan of the decals that Roden included for this, but I honestly can't see a better solution in this small of a scale short of micro-surgery, etc.  I'd be interested and intrigued to see the solution you might take on this being a fan of your builds being a 1/72nd fan myself.   

PrzemoL,
    I struggled with the aileron and elevator inspection panels in 1/32 Scale, I can't even imagine working on them in 1/72! If you indeed have a method in mind I'll be watching very closely......if anyone can succeed at this I'm thinking it's you based on your previous work.
Cheers, (and good luck! )
Lance

Warren

[PrzemoL]

The inspection panels... I am sorry to disappoint you but I have no good idea for them. Microsurgery is surely beyond my skill. I plan to imitate the interior by painting it and then use the panel rims from the kit decals. I have tried something similar on my recently build Camel and it is fine forme, though definitely far from perfectness...

[WarrenD]

I can't think of any good way 'round that either Przemol. I'll have to go look at your old Camel build.

Thanks!

Warren

[lcarroll]

The inspection panels... I am sorry to disappoint you but I have no good idea for them. Microsurgery is surely beyond my skill. I plan to imitate the interior by painting it and then use the panel rims from the kit decals. I have tried something similar on my recently build Camel and it is fine forme, though definitely far from perfectness...

PrzemoL,
    If you have or can get access to the newest Albatros Publications Windsock Worldwide Magazine (Volume 28, No. 4, July/August 2012) there is an excellent approach to solving this problem in a Build Log for the 1:48 Roden SE5a by Lance Krieg. I think it would work in 1/72 if done carefully. If this Magazine is not available to you let me know, I should be able to PDF the basics for you.
Cheers,
Lance

[WarrenD]

Ahhh yes, I must check that issue out, Lance Krieg has sure put out some fine articles. I fondly remember sharing a libation with him at the Atlanta IMPS Nats with other members of the WWI Modeling List. Good times.

Warren

[lcarroll]

Warren,
   His "Sidekick" Dr. Tom Morgan, was at the Western Regionals this year and I had a couple or more libations with him as I picked his brain. Seems these two Modelling Giants are fairly human after all...................
Cheers,
Lance

[PrzemoL]

Lance, I would very much appreciate a pdf-compilation presenting the Lance Krieg's ideas.
And many thanks, everybody, for your interest in my build.

[lcarroll]

Lance, I would very much appreciate a pdf-compilation presenting the Lance Krieg's ideas.
And many thabnks, everybody, for your interest in my build.

   

PrzemoL,
     I have a jpeg file ready to go. Send me a PM at    [email protected]   , I'll reply with the attachment.
Cheers,
Lance

[PrzemoL]

Thanks again, Lance!

Though the ideas by Lance Krieg's seem feasible, I will rather not risk such a method this time. I am especially afraid to do it on the very thin tailplane.

And recently some paint job has been done:

[coyotemagic]

Brilliant work, Prez!  How did you get the PC10 wrap-around so tight?  The inspection panels look just fine.  What did you use?  Doesn't look like the kit supplied decals to me.
Cheers,
Bud

[RAGIII]

Looking terrific! cant believe it is 1/72nd!
RAGIII

[uncletony]

Amazing 1/72 scale work. Bravo.

[GAJouette]

   Prezmol,
Simply put she's amazing my old friend. It never fails to impress me with the quality of work in each and every project from your bench. Tip O' Hat and Well Done.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[bobs_buckles]

Candy to my eyes, Prez!

I name you Lord Of The Sprues 

BVB