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Offline GAJouette

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New Project for 2018
« on: March 30, 2018, 03:52:41 AM »
 Good Morning All,
I've begun a new project this morning. This will be a conversion of the Roden #602 SE-5a to the earlier SE-5 configuration. I've had this one in the back of my mind for years,dating back to the days of the Aerodrome. At the time the kit had just be issued.

The conversion itself will entail added additional span to the wings,reshaping the nose and radiator ,lastly an engine swap to the 150hp Hisso direct drive.However I'll not be going as far as modeling the greenhouse canopy as seen in the earliest Se-5's. But I'll be modeling an example that as been modified along the line as done by Albert Ball. I'll be using Rib tapes supplied by my good friend Richard Andrews. Thank you Richard!

Ok the first photographs.





 The kits,references,and the Aviattic Rib tapes both PE and decal.
 


 Now for the first cuts. I've marked out the cut marks for the added span for the wings. The lower wing with her left tip extended to be reshaped later in the project.



As always any and all comments are welcomed and appreciated.Thanks for looking!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette


PS:  Greetings from Killeen


 
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2018, 05:20:06 AM »
Nice project, I will follow.
Ciao
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2018, 05:39:31 AM »
Gregory,
I will watch this one closely as I have had thoughts of doing this myself. Nothing like learning from a master!
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2018, 05:51:10 AM »
   Neat project Greg and one I'll follow with great interest. Also nice to put a face to a name, finally! 8)
Cheers,
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2018, 06:18:52 AM »
All the best Gregory.  Looking forward to see your progress and your path.
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2018, 06:29:53 AM »
Very exciting project, my old friend!  I have had this project, in 1/48 scale, on the drawing board for almost as long as you have, so I will be following very closely.  Like Rick, I look forward to learning from the master!
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2018, 08:15:48 AM »
 Giuseppi,
Many thanks my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2018, 08:21:05 AM »
 Rick,
I'd likely argue the Master part. But I still very much appreciate the thought my old friend. Besides I believe I've learned far more from you than you've me.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2018, 08:26:38 AM »
 Lance,
Many thanks my old friend. Your more than kindly words are appreciated. Glad you liked the photograph,actually it a year old now. I'm currently thirty pounds lighter at 145#. Couldn't let you think I really look like Alfred E. Newman.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2018, 08:28:50 AM »
 Juan,
Your well wishes are much appreciated my old friend.Thank you.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2018, 08:39:13 AM »
 Bud,
Glad to have along on this ride my old friend. You may remember I did this conversion in 1/48 as well. It was sort of a kit bash conversion using Monogram fuselage (cut down to 1/48), Lindberg wings and a little scratch built. I believe it was posted on the Aerodrome way back shortly after the dawn of time. I very much appreciate your more than kinds comments,Thank you. As I posted earlier in my reply to Rick, I believe I've learned more from you than you've learned from me.
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #11 on: March 30, 2018, 05:22:07 PM »
What an exciting project, Gregory! I will be following with great interest!

Cheers

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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #12 on: March 30, 2018, 06:04:56 PM »
Greg,
You had me at 'Good Morning All'
 
I, along with the many, will be looking in on your progress and wishing you every success with your conversion. Good luck!

Cheers,
Bob
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #13 on: March 30, 2018, 06:07:12 PM »
Attaboy Greg
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Re: New Project for 2018
« Reply #14 on: March 30, 2018, 08:57:34 PM »
Looking forward to seeing this come together.
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