Edward Mannock's S.E.5a 1/144 scratch

[ondra]

Hello everybody,

my next build will be Mannock's S.E.5a he flew at 74. Squadron. Almost no photos are available for this particular machine which does not make me worried. At least I have more space for "artistic licence".

Today I just started working on the wings and fuselage. Can't wait to use the Drooling Bulldog PC 10 and linen edition paints on this one.





Cheers

Ondra

[ALBATROS1234]

this looks gret already ,the shaped look very accurate. much respect to you scratch building at these small sizes. its a whole different set of skills than most of us around here are used to.

[Des]

You have made an excellent start on this scratch build Ondra, I will be following along closely.

Des.

[RAGIII]

Well Ondra, as always an amazing start to one of your tiny scratch builds! I am looking forward to your progress!
RAGIII

[ondra]

Many thanks for looking in and following, Scott, Des and Rick!

Just a slight progress on the fuselage.

For the S.E.5a fuselage one I would like to try a new method which should allow me (perhaps) achieving a better accuracy and final fit of the particular elements. The cover for the cockpit I would like to make using a method similar to making canopies (unfortunately I am not able to find the correct expression for this method...).





Cheers

Ondra

[coyotemagic]

Brilliant work, Ondra!  You never cease to astonish me with your craftsmanship in this minute scale.
Cheers,
Bud

[Culi]

Great job. I am sure it will be another masterpiece.
Looking forward next steps.

Aleksandar - Culi

[Des]

You are making great progress with this build Ondra, what you have done so far is excellent.

Des.

[BigBlue]

I am amazed at what you are able to achieve Ondra.  The fact that it is 144th scale just makes it mind boggling!

Chris

[Ernie]

You really are a master of microscopic aeroplanes, Ondra!  Good start on
the SE5, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie

[TobyCoulson]

Absolutely astonishing work especially in that scale. You have great modelling skills.

[Ernie]

The blue has thrown me a bit Ondra.  What material are you
using for the construction? 

Cheers,
Ernie

[ondra]

Thank you all for your encouraging moments!

to Ernie: I use plastic sheets used for information shields (like "no entry" or "no trespassing"), it is the same material as Evergreen sheets, just slightly harder and much cheaper. I bought 8 sheets (A4 format) about four years ago, this stock seems to be sufficient for about 40 model in my scale.

Cheers

Ondra

[radio]

Your scratch build is very great like your others Ondra.
Cheers
Martin

[Ernie]

Thank you all for your encouraging moments!

to Ernie: I use plastic sheets used for information shields (like "no entry" or "no trespassing"), it is the same material as Evergreen sheets, just slightly harder and much cheaper. I bought 8 sheets (A4 format) about four years ago, this stock seems to be sufficient for about 40 model in my scale.

Cheers

Ondra

What a great tip, Ondra!  Thanks, my friend.

Cheers,
Ernie