discussion 1/4 Scale SE5a ( The Old Dutch )

[Guest]

excellent work Andy,i`m on the same part on my plastic one lol,not in same league but hey,

mobear

 

[Guest]

Thanks, smaller is aways harder i feel, more tricky little bits.

Andy

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Andy

Fabulous work on the SE5a as always. It is a very complex and challenging build but you are doing an outstanding job of it. Here's to your mum and all the very best with this very big build.

I'm really looking forward to seeing this model finished, I think it will be a big day on the forum.

all the very best

Paul

 

[Guest]

Thanks Paul, i for one will be celebrating and toasting the success and the Old Dutch to.

Thanks

Andy

 

[Guest]

Andy , The Old Dutch sure would be proud, you're doing a masterful job! I'm coming up on the anniversary of losing my Dad and its always a rough time,hang in there Buddy! I too raise my glass in salute,cheers Trey

 

[Guest]

excellent work on the fibre-glass Andy, made a few unique bits myself and the prep work has to be absolutely spot on or you notice it in the finished item ... as i've found out a few times.

Keep it all coming mate

 

[Vaughan]

Andy you never cease to amaze me with your modelling skills this is looking fantastic.

Vaughan

 

[Guest]

Andy , The Old Dutch sure would be proud, you're doing a masterful job! I'm coming up on the anniversary of losing my Dad and its always a rough time,hang in there Buddy! I too raise my glass in salute,cheers Trey

Thanks Trey. Time is a great healer and we will always have our memories, a salute to both our lost but not forgotten loved ones.

Andy

 

[Guest]

excellent work on the fibre-glass Andy, made a few unique bits myself and the prep work has to be absolutely spot on or you notice it in the finished item ... as i've found out a few times.Keep it all coming mate

Thanks mate for your kind words, again i amaze myself... never made any parts of this size and shape before, in fact it is only the second time i have created a mold. Pretty pleased with the outcome.

Cheers

Andy

 

[Guest]

Andy you never cease to amaze me with your modelling skills this is looking fantastic.Vaughan

You and me both mate. Thanks i appreciate your valued comments. Hope i can keep it up.

Cheers

Andy

 

[Guest]

I have now completed the axle and fairing. The wheels are held in place by 4 collets supplied with the kit, not only does this look crude but there are 2 collets missing. There are one for each side of the wheel and nothing to stop the axle from traveling left or right through the struts. Very poor in my opinion. Therefore something had to be done to resolve this unsightly issue. Below are my versions of the wheel spaces and stops.

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Asyou can see the axle fairing is now in place and the correct scratch built clamps that hold it in place.

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And here is a pic of the bolt that travels through the strut, there are 4 of these.

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And finally for this post a look at the pre-painted spats.

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More to come soon.

Cheers

Andy

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[papa 695]

Just caught up on this again Andy some fantastic work, your mum will be well pleased with this tribute and the work your putting in with you till the end

 

[Ian M]

Those legs are looking real good. Spats? never seen them in a S.E.5a before.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Just caught up on this again Andy some fantastic work, your mum will be well pleased with this tribute and the work your putting in with you till the end

Thanks papa. glad to have you along with me mate.

 

[Guest]

Those legs are looking real good. Spats? never seen them in a S.E.5a before.Ian M

Thanks Ian, appreciate your comments. Im not sure if spats is the right name for these as they look like spats but dont go over the wheel they are at the side of the wheel and cover the bottom of the legs. Not sure why but they are there so ill build them in. Perhaps someone will enlighten me as to what they are called.

Cheers

Andy

 

[Ian M]

Oh! I'm with you now. I was thinking Wheel spats. my bad. I now know what they are, they are the covers where the axle goes through the legs..... Fairings!

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Thats correct Ian, they look like some sort of skid dont they.

Andy

 

[Guest]

how heavy is this going to be?In danmark my uncle knud tests rc planes 5kgs and over,to find if they are air worthy.i know you may not fly it,would be interesting though.ooppss off on tangent again,bloody marvelous mate so far,you find a way of overcoming all the obstacles

mobear

 

[Guest]

Thanks mate, not sure yet on the weight. I know the engine is heavier at to moment. ill give a weigh in at the end.

Cheers

Andy

 

[Guest]

Spats / fairings / covers ? whatever they be .... still say thats a nice bit of glassing !!!!!

The whole things looking really sharp, there's an almost artistic contrast between the wood and metal in what you've done so far.

You post and say you've stuck piece "A" to piece "B" ... but when you look at the photo's you can see what work has gone into actually doing it, there's endless little extras that catch your eye every time.

Don't think it'll just be a scale model when you complete it Andy...i think it'll be close to a static piece of art to be honest.