1/4 Scale SE5a ( The Old Dutch )

[Guest]

Thanks Grahame, i just need to sort that mesh thing out and it wont look to bad. the mesh supplied doesnt look good.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Time to work on the radiator. This is a long and slow process, slat making drives you mad but it has to be done so here is the progress so far. 20 down 40 to go . The Rad itself isnt looking too bad, definatly 100% better than the scale one that was supplied.

The slats are made from litho plate and have 3 folds in them to complete. Each has to be measured as each is 6mm deep with a brass rod through the centre. i decided to make some sort of former to get the folds in the correct position and the rod 3mm from the front of the slat, the rear of the slat wont be seen but they are all fairly accurate so far.

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[Greyhead]

Your new rad slats look great and the flat top is dead right, well worth the extra effort of modifying the "scale radiator" supplied with the kit!

My first set of rad slats were cyanoed to the spindles and became loose after a few engine runs, I think the heat when soldering them to the side bars probably effected the glue. If you're going to solder them I think it'd be a good idea to use some form of heat sink.

[Guest]

Thanks for the heads up Graham. I will look at some form of doing this, any suggestions.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Further progress on the rad. I think it will turn out ok, definatly better than the scale kit that came with it and the one i purchased thinking it would be better than the kit one, trouble was it was exactly the same one. God knows why they make one seperatly and sell it as a scale rad when you aready have the thing in the box. A total waste of 20 odd quid.

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Cheers

Andy

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[papa 695]

Looking fantastic andy and well done on all the scratch building so far just brilliant

[Guest]

Thanks. A litte slower going now, just have to keep ploding on.

Cheers

Andy

[stona]

Thanks. A litte slower going now, just have to keep ploding on.Cheers

Andy

It's all relative Andy! I reckon you are making some serious headway on this one. It looks great,I might not comment very often but I am watching in awe.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

Thanks Steve. First set back today. Having spent the last two days on the rad slats i have decided that it is a waste of valuable time. I started to put one together tonight and soldered the one side, when i picked it up i realised that the weight is too much and with two of them it adds up to quite a lot. I will have to look at making these out of wood. Hopefully i can find some that is suitable. I looked around the workshop and found that lolly pop sticks are just the job, only problem at the moment is that i dont have any long enough for the side frames. Might be a trip to McDonalds and grab a handful of their stirers. I usualy grab a few they come in very handy for stiring pain etc and they are free along with the little pots they have for the sauces. Go get you free model supplies guys lol.

Andy

[Guest]

I have made some more progress on the radiator. Almost finished, just the inner bottom section to do and it is ready for a paint job and fitting. I had to abandon my original rad guard design due to excess weight, theses are made of wood. I was never really happy with the scale one i got and Graham was right in saying that the extra effort will make the world of difference. As this is for my dear Mom, bless her, nothing will be too much trouble for me.

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Cheers

Andy

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[spanner570]

Andy, that rad. is a true work of art. Amazing stuff....

Your mum will, not would, be proud of the effort ' her lad' is putting into this superb build, 'cos rest assured she will be at your side when the big day comes.

Ron

[Guest]

Thanks Ron for your kind words. Recieving comments like this and the reason im building it... makes me feel so happy and at ease. Building this project is a real joy.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Just to compare the difference from the one supplied to the one i built.

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Its a no brainer really.

Andy

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[spanner570]

No problem Andy, whether people believe it or not doesn't matter a jot. There can be no finer reason for building this than as a memorial to 'The Old Dutch'

Comparing those two pictures just makes your work all the more impressive.

B.T.W., like Steve I might not be posting regularily on your build but I'm sure as heck following every phase!

Cheers,

Ron

[Guest]

Thanks again Ron. I will take a break tomorrow and go to the Model Air Show at Weston Park, a day never to miss.

Thanks again

Andy