Those are some great pictures. I wish I had them a few weeks ago when I was working on the rigging on my build!
RAGIII
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1:32 Roden GB 2008 Se5a - Stephen
RAGIII
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Posted: Sunday, April 27, 2008 - 03:18 PM UTC
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Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 12:19 PM UTC
Right-clicking and Saving as fast as I can Stephen. Many thanks, those are super reference shots to go with what I have from Albatros. I got that kit last year for $38.00, a price I can more readily afford, at an IPMS meet in Richmond, VA. A must do if I ever decide to upscale.
Caz
Caz
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Posted: Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 05:06 PM UTC
I have been busy putting some of the kit parts and the Part of Poland parts together in photos. Not to worry good and gentle folk. Progress is being made.
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Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 05:36 AM UTC
Stephen
have you seen this?
It´s master Casters
Larsa
have you seen this?
It´s master Casters
Larsa
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Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 03:09 PM UTC
Greetings Larsa!
Yes I saw those resin items and their wheels when they first were offered. The upper cowling deck & cockpit seems to have a bit more stitching / lacing and other bits detail.
Yes I saw those resin items and their wheels when they first were offered. The upper cowling deck & cockpit seems to have a bit more stitching / lacing and other bits detail.
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Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 12:10 AM UTC
Greetings all.
Since everyone is coming along in their builds I figured I better show some progress too.
Here are some kit and Part of poland replacement items
While many details are still being prepped from the Part of Poland fret here are some basic installations.
Since everyone is coming along in their builds I figured I better show some progress too.
Here are some kit and Part of poland replacement items
While many details are still being prepped from the Part of Poland fret here are some basic installations.
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Posted: Saturday, June 14, 2008 - 04:47 AM UTC
Nice work there Stephen,i guess you are starting to feel the heat with two builds 
Yep, this is going to be very interesting to follow. Good work, I like the wood.
Larsa Q
Yep, this is going to be very interesting to follow. Good work, I like the wood.
Larsa Q
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Posted: Sunday, June 15, 2008 - 02:24 AM UTC
Stephen,
Looking very nice. The PE looks like it really makes a difference, not to mention your skills!
RAGIII
Looking very nice. The PE looks like it really makes a difference, not to mention your skills!
RAGIII
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Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 07:41 PM UTC
Stephen , you have the best wood grain , that looks so cool !
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Posted: Sunday, June 29, 2008 - 01:29 AM UTC
Thank you Ms. Terri
Here are some more images of the Se 5a build. The deeper I go with my references the more I discover. Warning folks one of the propellers is for the Hispano - Suiza variant.
Even Part of Poland only provides the Lewis gun Foster mount For the Hisso.
Here are some more images of the Se 5a build. The deeper I go with my references the more I discover. Warning folks one of the propellers is for the Hispano - Suiza variant.
Even Part of Poland only provides the Lewis gun Foster mount For the Hisso.
Removed by original poster on 06/30/08 - 17:42:06 (GMT).
Removed by original poster on 06/30/08 - 22:58:40 (GMT).
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Posted: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - 12:14 PM UTC
You are a wizzard with the PE. The build looks great.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 - 01:01 PM UTC
Stephen, thanks for the detailed look at the PE parts. I am really enjoying your build!
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Posted: Saturday, July 05, 2008 - 01:13 PM UTC
Greetings Rick. These PE radiator shutters are a little tough to deal with even in 1/32.
For everyone. When you can't find it in print go to the author. Alex Revell is one of the finest research fiends on the subject of WWI British aviation. Specifically 56 sqn RFC / RAF and the famed SE5a.
For everyone. When you can't find it in print go to the author. Alex Revell is one of the finest research fiends on the subject of WWI British aviation. Specifically 56 sqn RFC / RAF and the famed SE5a.
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StephenLawson sends; Hey Alex, There were two type of control columns? The stick and the stick with a loop at the top. Which came first? Did it depend on the manufacturer?
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alex_revell sends back;
Stephen,
I can only tell you what Charles, the engineering officer of 56, told me. I can't vouch for it, but he said that when McCudden joined 56 he did not like the method of firing the guns, which was a kind of grip on the stick, rather like a brake lever on a motor bike. McCudden said that this tended to jerk the aeroplane a little, throw the aim off, and asked Charles to fit his SE with the spade grip as used in the Camel. McCudden asked for a very light pressure to fire the guns - ounces. By memory it was three or four.
Best I can do, I'm afraid.
Alex
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Posted: Saturday, July 05, 2008 - 03:46 PM UTC
Greetings all;
Just to mention it I am not terribly happy with the Part of Poland brass flooring. The wood grain is ok, but - the real SE 5a types seem to have two foot rests rather than an entire floor panel. More later.
Just to mention it I am not terribly happy with the Part of Poland brass flooring. The wood grain is ok, but - the real SE 5a types seem to have two foot rests rather than an entire floor panel. More later.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 02:51 PM UTC
Here is a bit of fun on the Part of Poland PE wire wheels.
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Posted: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 11:31 PM UTC
In truth there are several spoke variations that fall into two main catagories.
Click here.
The two types we see in modeling (most often are the cross spoked and the radial spoked. (The French used both). I have a second set of the cross spoked that I will be alternatting the spokes on. I'll post them here later
Click here.
The two types we see in modeling (most often are the cross spoked and the radial spoked. (The French used both). I have a second set of the cross spoked that I will be alternatting the spokes on. I'll post them here later
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Posted: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 06:55 AM UTC
Puh,
Looking real great Stephen.
Larsa Q
Looking real great Stephen.
Larsa Q
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Posted: Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 09:44 AM UTC
Are you going to show your spokes or cover them?
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Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 04:59 PM UTC
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Are you going to show your spokes or cover them?
A gentleman never shows his bare spokes continously - without a valid permit.
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Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 11:15 PM UTC
Permit granted
Looking real good Stephen.
Cheers
Larsa Q
Looking real good Stephen.
Cheers
Larsa Q
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 06:19 AM UTC
Stephen, The spokes look great! Inspite of how simple you make it look I am still a little timid about the process.
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 09:12 AM UTC
Spokes look great, but...
How do you cover the spokes?
Where do the tires come from?
How do you cover the spokes?
Where do the tires come from?
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Posted: Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 09:41 AM UTC
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Spokes look great, but... How do you cover the spokes? Where do the tires come from?
"You cover the spokes with Versachi skirts made from the silk of virgin silk worms from Idaho. Tires come from mommy and daddy tires. You see when two tires are in love. . . Scratch that they don't have to be in love. . ."
What you don't believe me? Ok, If I use these I would not cover them. Actually for rubber tires in scale you could use rubber "O" rings found in hardware stores. I used 16 of these on short dowels to support my 1/72 Contrail R.VI Staaken.
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