1/4 Scale SE5a ( The Old Dutch )

[Guest]

Hello AndyI’m afraid you’ll haive to make another tread plate; they are fitted to both sides. If you’ve run out of styrene why not make them from litho plate.

It’s dead easy, this is how I made them.

For some reason I can't get this picture to show but if you click the link it should be OK!

http://www.scale-models.co.uk/gallery/data/8/treadplate2.jpg

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Thanks mate, i just knew you would come to the rescue bringing good news. I like your idea but it seems a lot of fiddly bits. I need to look at the original. A reproduction shows the type of plate i copied, if however, yours is the truer scale then thats what i need to do mate. Having built your masterpeice... how do you think im doing after all, you inspired me to choose this model for my tribute to the Old Dutch.

Thanks for coming to the rescue once again.

Andy

[Ian M]

That is the dogs danglers!

Ian M

[Guest]

Thanks Ian, i should get a spirt on now. Im keen to start on this boat after my day out lol

Cheers

Andy

[mossiepilot]

This is really coming together Andy.

Damn fine work mate.

Tony.

[Greyhead]

Tread plate

Don't know what goes wrong with my computer but I don't always get notifications of new posts so quite often miss things (as happened this time) so sorry for the delay.

The tread plates do have a lot more ridges; repros aren't always that accurate. This is a photo I took of the Shuttleworth SE5a, it's as near to original as you're going to get.

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Just realised that you can hardly see the ridges but believe me they're there, lots of them!

The "Old Dutch" is looking really good, I'm very impressed, at 1/4 scale you can include just about every detail, weight's not an issue, especially if you don't intend to fly her.

Talking of which I think it'd be a pity not to get her into the air where she truly belongs! But I can understand your reluctance having put so much into her both physically and of course there is the emotional element to consider.

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[Guest]

Thanks for that guys. Graham, that info is spot on mate. I went to the model shop to get some more styrene, unluckily he was out of what i was looking for, luckily i decided to try some smaller stuff and make 4 more new ones, i say luckily because once i got it home and out of the packet i found that not only was it finer but it was very coarsely ridged so in looks and feels like a no-slip plate.

Ill pop up some pics tomorrow.

Thanks again

Andy

[MORIARTY1177]

Dogs danglers, muts nuts, cats pyjamas! Call it what ya like and it doesn't come close. Inspiring work Andy!

Let me know when/what you need for artwork my friend

Regards

Chris

[Guest]

Thanks Chris,

Getting close to it now mate



Andy

[spanner570]

Just had a catch up read Andy, brilliant stuff.

I'm worried about the reference to fuel proofing mind.......You're not thinking of actually...you know. Please don't, for all our sakes!

Cheers,

Ron

[Guest]

Hi Ron, don't panic mate. I intend to have her ready to fly but she never will. I just want to pull her out of the work shop occasionally on nice days and crank her up.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Here are the pics of the foot plates i promised.

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Ive also started to cover the rear fuse section. I will install all the electrics next before covering the sides, make it easy to work on.

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Cheers

Andy

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[papa 695]

Great work Andy a truely insperational build

[colin m]

All looking amazing Andy. If I sell a car I could have space for one of these. Noooooooooo I've only just promoted myself to 1:48, never mind 1/4.

[tr1ckey66]

Breathtaking work Andy.

You know the pictures are really good and your build log is excellent but I feel that this is one model I really would like to see in the flesh (so to speak). I think only then could anyone possibly appreciate the work you're putting in.

You're doing I fine job and I've run out of superlatives to describe this model so I'll simply say keep up the great work.

All the best

Paul

[Guest]

Breathtaking work Andy.You know the pictures are really good and your build log is excellent but I feel that this is one model I really would like to see in the flesh (so to speak). I think only then could anyone possibly appreciate the work you're putting in.

You're doing I fine job and I've run out of superlatives to describe this model so I'll simply say keep up the great work.

All the best

Paul

Your welcome to pop in and see it if ever your in the area, have a cupa to. That invitation is open to everyone.

Thanks all for the kind words.

Andy