discussion 1/4 Scale SE5a ( The Old Dutch )

[Guest]

Wow Andy it just keeps getting better ,really a treat seeing the heart and soul pouring into this build! I'm really looking forward to seeing it build out keep it coming Bro!

 

[papa 695]

Looking fantastic Andy nearly there now

 

[Guest]

Thanks guys for your kind words and support. I am as Papa say coming to the end, though a few more weeks yet before i complete. Here is some more pics of my progress. I will soon be putting in the engine. The fuse should be complete this week all being well.

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Thanks

Andy

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[Guest]

thats cool andy progress is really cooking now(do u like the heat reference lol),looks great mate

mobear

 

[Guest]

Hi Andy, Looking great, any larger a scale and you would need an airworthyness certificate. Immaculate work Sir. Cheers Derek

 

[Guest]

Thanks guys. Here we go.. the fuse is complete, now onto the wings.

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Cheers

Andy

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[papa 695]

Great work Andy

 

[Guest]

Thanks Papa, im keen to get this finished now, cant wait to get on the Happy Hunter now.

Andy

 

[Guest]

Still looking really good Andy.... not long now till she's ready for that taxi

 

[Centurion3RTR]

I'm still amazed with the amount of detail on this Andy, top work mate.

Have fun, John

 

[Guest]

Andy that plane now looks fantastic,the colours awesome and the details used for exhausts and everything else is simply magical.first rate from me so far,now waiting with baited breath mate.

mobear

 

[Ian M]

It never fails to amaze me every time you post some pictures up Andy.

Bit lots for words this time. A rare event.

Love it to bits

Ian M

 

[Guest]

Almost there buddy and all that Hard work will be worth it, She looks fantastic can't wait to see the props moving and all the flaps moving.

Martin

 

[Guest]

Thanks guys... I purchased a prop the other day that i think would do the job. Unfortunately it will need a lot of work to get it to look right. First job was to sand all that varnish and lettering off. I intended to do a frame shot of every stage but the staining seems to take forever to get down to the color I'm looking for so ill jump a few, stain, dry, wire wool and stain again. The original has two tones in color, the outer most parts being darker, I will show this as i progress.

These pictures show the inner most color and now i need to tape off the prop to take the darker parts.

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Here are the ailerons that are covered and awaiting stitching and rib tapes before painting.

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Cheers

Andy

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[Guest]

This update deserves its own special post. Here you will see the most personal and important piece of the whole project. It was art work that i wanted that makes this project personal to me and states all it is about and its reason for construction.

Special thanks goes to MORIARTY1177 for producing this artwork for me and for the cracking job he did in getting it to me so quickly. Thanks Chris, it meant a lot to me for you to do these.... they look perfect!!

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Thanks again

Andy and The Old Dutch.

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[colin m]

Nice one Andy. A fitting tribute indeed.

Colin M..

 

[Guest]

thats bloody marvelous is all i can say,and moriarty did a great job,we salute him

mobear

 

[spanner570]

Andy, that is super special.....Just perfect. What a tribute to the lady.

Ron

 

[Guest]

just beautifull mate.

 

[Guest]

absolutely righteous, Mum would have loved it . Moriarty has done wonders.

Can't wait to see that prop spinning .

Keep up the good work Andy think we're all behind you

Cheers

Martin