1/4 Scale SE5a ( The Old Dutch )

[Guest]

Thanks Trey. My first aid skills leave a lot to be desired lol

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

With the pilot modifications complete its time to set the seating height, im sure you all agree that he looks quite at home in there now. Even got him to pose for the camera.

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Cheers

Andy

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[Ian M]

Looks good!

Can I ask where you got hold of the pilot figure, he is rather good.

Ian M

[Guest]

Hi Ian,

Best Pilots, they are second to none mate, can come painted if you wish.

"The Best Pilot Figures in the Hobby"-Model Airplane News - Best Pilots

Cheers

Andy

[spanner570]

Andy, this just gets better and better with each post.....'The Duchess' I am sure is well impressed!

Top marks fella!

Ron

[Guest]

Thank you Ron. This build will take some topping by me. Thanks for the kind word. All this hard work is for 'The Old Dutch' And i know she would be proud bless her.

Thanks again

Andy

[Andy2035]

Hi Andy,

I am still in awe with the standard of your work, I think even the original designers would be amazed with the quality...

I'm staying with this build all the way to the end, no matter how long it takes...

Andy...

[Guest]

Thanks Andy. Im sure there is a lot more good stuff yet to come .

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

I keep visiting everytime i log-on and there's updates, the quality of the build is still outstanding and it's taking shape brilliantly.

Keep it up pal ..... i'm watching

[Guest]

Thanks CDW. Its good to know you guys out there are enjoying this project. Im loving every minute of it myself/

Cheers

Andy

[yak face]

Hi andy, the build just gets better and better, true dedication! Youre right about the pilot figure- it looks unbelievably real, superb bit of sculpting by whoever ! he's going to be the icing on a superb plane shaped cake!!! cheers tony

[Guest]

Thanks Tony, appreciarte your kind words mate.

Cheers

Andy

[Guest]

Well, we can progress further with the cock pit now i have sorted the pilot out.

The rear bulkhead behind the pilot has now been laminated and a coat of clear varnish added, this will be sanded and another coat to finish it off.

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Now, this bulkhead has a back rest attached to it for the pilots comfort. This is a simple structure, nothing flash just a piece of 3/4 ply with a built up foam pad and completely covered with leather and then attached to the rear. I made this as follows with car body filler, solatek and a piece of balsa. Painted in acrylic leather.

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The seat is a basic bench arrangement that has a padded seat secured to it, I have started on this by making the Bench from a piece of scrap balsa and laminated thin ply.

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Cheers

Andy

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[Guest]

Continuation of the seating arrangements. Made the same way as the back rest.

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Cheers

Andy

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[Guest]

Moving along nicely Andy,it just keeps getting better