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Offline Gisbod

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1/4 Scale SE5a
« on: April 20, 2016, 07:40:48 AM »

Finally, after years of being on the bench, I got her flying today  :D always nervous of a first flight after so much time and effort!

1/4 scale, 80" wingspan

Phew  ???

http://youtu.be/HxmJ_BWp6ic

Guy

Ps not sure it's in the right section, but it is a completed WW1 model...
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Offline coyotemagic

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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2016, 07:46:45 AM »
Truly AWESOME, Guy!  Nice landing!  One would think you had a little flying experience.  ;)
Cheers,
Bud

PS - Where do you find the time for your non-flying models?
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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2016, 07:47:07 AM »
A superb looking model Guy and she looks great in the air, what type and size engine is fitted.

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Offline Gisbod

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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2016, 07:49:40 AM »
Thanks Bud and Des,

That was quick!

Des, it's a Laser 180 four stroke engine (about 30cc)

Guy
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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2016, 08:14:13 AM »
Wow!  That is great!
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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2016, 08:39:15 AM »
Now that is cool, Guy!   Beautiful model and excellent piloting!
Thanks for sharing your other interests...great stuff, my friend. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2016, 08:50:24 AM »
Beustiful 56 squadron SE5a! Your flying skills are awesome. Thanks for sharing your RC work!
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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2016, 09:31:11 AM »
BRAVO!
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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #8 on: April 20, 2016, 05:52:20 PM »
Excellent, Guy  ;)

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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2016, 06:04:01 PM »
Beautiful model and excellent flight video. It's clear to see that you are a master at RC flying. I have been active in that field too and I remember the tension before a first flight, but also the pleasure after concluding a succesfull flight.

Very nice!

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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2016, 10:11:13 PM »
    Beautiful to behold Guy, and very impressive. Made my morning! :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2016, 10:33:16 PM »
Well done, Guy! You must be proud of such a great project.
Cheers,
Gary
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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #12 on: April 21, 2016, 05:49:34 AM »
Thank you all  :)

Not without its hairy moments - the rigging tension relaxed at one point and the front struts came loose (they're actually held in by magnets).

There are always teething problems with every first flight...

Good fun though.

Guy
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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2016, 12:57:59 AM »
Just a quick update...



Came out of the sun - didn't stand a chance (that or the battery failed).

Bit of a bugger but its a hazard of the hobby I guess - did I mention it took years to build?

Back to the drawing board...

RIP



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Re: 1/4 Scale SE5a
« Reply #14 on: November 11, 2016, 01:06:18 AM »
OUCH! That had to be painful!
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