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1/4 Scale SE5a ( The Old Dutch )

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Andy really like the remote glow ,that is a really ingenious idea. I know it will be a knee knocker that first flight ,I do'nt think that ever goes away no matter how many hours you log. That reminds me did you get the Mitchell airborne yet?
 
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Thanks Trey for your kind words but i cant take all the credit for the ideas on this build. Graham kindly gave me permission to down load his thread and use it as a guide so in some cases as in this one the credit must go to him. His thread was the one that inspired me to use this model as my tribute to mom. Such a great plane with lots of detail. The B25 never flew and is hanging up in the model shop awaiting a buyer hopefully.

Cheers

Andy
 
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Its been a while since my last post of progress and i assure you i haven't been idol.

I have lined out behind the dash with litho plate along with the ammunition compartment, each has had a coat of paint and waiting for the 24hrs to lapse before applying the second.

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The Vickers gun needs a steel mounting platform so i set to work with the trusty Evergreen Styrene and some enamel paint.

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Mounted in the ammo compartment is a bin that holds all of the rounds as they are fed into the gun. This was made from ply and Litho plate and again a first coat of paint.

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And Finlay for this post i have given the engine cover a couple of coats of Satin Fuel Proof Clear. The paint I'm using PC10 is fuel proofed but it doesn't quite have the finish I'm looking for. If you look close enough you can see the finished Oil Filler Cover in its rightful place.

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Cheers

Andy

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You have been busy! I must say that this is looking wonderful. The detail is really going in now and I can see that you are really giving it your all!

Ian M
 
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Thanks Ian. Im enjoying every minute of this build. Glad you like the progress.

Cheers

Andy
 
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Well im still waiting for my 1/4 pilots to be made. Having to wait is holding up progress on the cockpit, i need the pilot so i can set the seat height. So in the meantime its back to the front end.

I have now fitted the Amo storage container and the metal frame for the Vickers Gun. These parts will be viewable through the inspection window in the panel so they had to look right.

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The next job is overcoming the exhaust problem. As you can see i made up a section from 15mm copper pipe with an elbow and a reducer to adapt the silicon rubber coupling. I then made two brackets from some thin section brass that i had amongst my stocks.

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Next in is the Fuel Tank. I would have prefered a larger capacity but as you can see there isnt much room in there. I have added a flat deck for the tank to sit on and have left a gap so that i can cable tie it down. This also doubles for air circulation.

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The next problem is to overcome the location and fixing of the throttle servo, as you can see. im not able to put it where i wanted to so i have to make some sort of mount and fit it in the engine compartment in line with the carb. Some sort of 'L' bracket fixed to the engine mounting plate is needed.

Cheers

Andy

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Wow Andy she is looking great! How long of a flight do you think that tank will give? I've used micro servos for the the throttle due to size and fit problems in the past ,maybe that would help?
 
Hi Andy,

I have just spent the last few hours reading and looking in awe at your pictures of this build and I would like to thank you Sir, for the honour for taking us along on this amazing tribute build trip...

I like everyone else am really looking forward to see the rest of this build and to see it completed...

Thank you once again...

Andy...
 
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Hi Trey, thanks for the kind words. Not sure on the flight time, im guessing around 10mins. I will have to run her without the prop and time the duration and then take a few minutes off for loading. I like the idea of micro servos, i have a couple that will do the job.

Cheers

Andy
 
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Hi Andy,

Thank you also for your kind words. its comments like this that make these projects a joy to build. As you are aware i am building this one for a special reason and everything seems to be going quite well. Someone must be watching over me.

Thanks again.

Andy
 
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Hello Andy.

For a few days I observe this post.

It's an impressive, magic (in every sense) and personnel work. For this motive I'm afraid of saying something (not badly) but if out of place (English isn't my mother language).

Only to be grateful that you share this magnificent construction with all of us.

Thank you.

Regards

Polux

Ps. Like Ron I would like so much observing in silently with a cup of tea in my hands!!
 
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Hi Polux

Thank you very much for your kind words. Im glad so many people are enjoying this project as much as i am. Im always open to comments good or bad and if i can make improvements as i go along then the more the better. This is going to be quite a long slow project and should last for quite a few months yet, i just hope that you all stay with me and follow this through to the end.

Thanks to everyone who is watching this build and please do not be affraid to step in.

Andy
 
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Further progress of the Old Dutch.

I have now painted the fuel tank area, thought it would be an advantage against any spillages.

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Next i set to work on making the mount for the micro servo for the throttle, this will stand next to the engine and mounted on the engine plate.

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Now its time to construct the control column. This is made by using a curtain ring 19mm, a short cut to length piece of ali tube and some styrene pieces.

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Matt Black paint for the stick with Silver for the top and triggers when i have added them.

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Still a way to go with this so stay tuned.

Cheers

Andy

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Well i have progressed with the Control Column and got it finished.

I wrapped the Curtain ring with a thread that they use for making bead necklaces, you can get it from Hobby Craft, it is quite cheap and has many uses due to it being braided. Once wrapped around a quick few drops with thin ZAP CA to weld it all together and then i cut a very thin strip of Solatex to wrap around to give a leather binding look. Then i moved on to construct the gun triggers. Hope you like it.

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Sorry about the double posts

Cheers

Andy

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I had a chat with my old friend Mike from Klasskote the other day, he told me that the supply of my 1/4 pilot that im looking for could be another couple of months yet. I really cant wait that long. it will put the build on hold as i need to finish the cockpit before i can go further. With this in mind i have decided to use the 1/5 scale pilot that i have in reserve, 'Sailor Malan' i know its not quite correct but ill make him look suitable and right at home in there.

The problem that i have is that the posture isnt correct and some measuring, cutting, trying and cutting again was needed. Once the correct position is achieved a quick fix the slow ZAP CA and some trusty Squadren Green Filler is all that is needed.

Adustments have been made to the legs and the right arm,

Cheers

Andy

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I've just had a 'catch up' with your build Andy. Great stuff,a true labour of love. I hope that pilot had an anaesthetic before his operation!

Cheers

Steve
 
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lol, thank Steve. It did look a little painful didnt it :)

Cheers

Andy
 
Andy the control colum looks fantastic and as for the MINOR OP on the pilot it didnt seem to hurt him because you can see him smilling all the time Very well done on all the work so far and i will be with you all the way to the end best wishes
 
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Thanks Papa, glad you are enjoying this thread. It will be a long time before it is finished but im glad you will endure the journey.

Cheers

Andy
 
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Andy thank goodness for squadron putty that Pilot was a goner without it lol.great work as usual; Bro!
 
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