Thanks Terri. Here are some update pictures........................









I've got a little more weathering to do on the fuselage.......more soon.......


Mark

And here are the panel lines accented with tamiya Smoke.........................................





Mark

she's looking mighty nice mark. Coming along very well, mine is slow, I've been working more on the SE5a and neglected her a little...but I'm building optionC for the stripes in the sky campaign.

How did you find the decals size wize....my band seemed too small to fit and I had to cut amd touch up the missing portions, on the SE some seem a little oversized? It's probably me though

Keith

Fine work Mark fine work!

Most impressive Mark ! I sit here and all I can say is WOW , what a fantastic take on this project ....................................

Will you leave of the engine cowl on this one ?

Hey Mark, i've just seen this thread, WOW ..........buddy you have done a marvelous job here, please accept my congratulations.
The wood grain with acrylics looks perfect, keep on the good job friend.

Thanks for the encouraging words everyone. I'm really enjoying this build.


Keith, I do find some of the decals a little larger than what are represented on the profiles. Some of the curves of the model are a little different than the profile too, but I really don't worry about it too much. Your SE5 looks great!!

Terri, I'll be closing the engine up on this one. Perhaps I'll superdetail the next build and go the whole 9 yards. If you have the datafile, check out the engine pics in the "Details" section. There's a lot of room for tiny pieces........

Dimitris, thanks for the kind words. I'm just hoping it turns out as well as your Albatros W4. It is absolutely stunning.

Mark

Here's the engine test fit..........................





Mark

Wow, looking extra cool! Very very nice.

Keep it going, Dwayne

Beautiful, Mark!
I will have to order this kit also.....

Most excellent Mark , this is more exciting than a kid in a candy store ! The engine looks really great nesting in her place .

OK then, Terri, here's a little more. I've started the lower lozenge on the wings...............





The decals go down great. You have to be careful cutting along the leading and trailing edges.


Mark

Mark....be careful they also come off great....if you are cack handed like me But looking very good there.

Keith

The colours for the lozenge are very good . The hues have a fair tone to them , almost like microsculpt . Wingnuts have done an excellent job on their decals .

How thin are the decals , would this be something to watch for when applying them ?
Looking might fine mark ...........don't stop on us now !!! Hanging out at the candy store will not do my figure any good ............

Here's a little more of the decaling. I've finished the bottom of the lower wings. I'm really taking my time with these. I'm giving the decals 24 to 36 hrs to set.





You are given just enough lozenge with maybe one full length, vertical wing size "panel" of extra. Keep your spare decal scraps. You can use them to cut small pieces off th "touch up" any nicks to the lozenge.



Here you can see the raised detail in the top of the lower wing.



The bottom of the upper wings have this detail. You have to cut out holes for it while applying the decals. It's a little tricky here but just takes patience. Here they are on the decaled wing.




Mark

Hi everyone,

Slow and steady. Here is some of the upper lozenge applied.....................



Here you can see the upper and lower lozenge......................



And some details.................





Mark

Looking great Mark. This settles it for me...I'll be buying one soon. Thanks and keep up the good work. "Q"

Very sweet Mark . The lozenge is most excellent . How do you feel about the colours compared to other lozenge decals ?

this one is getting closer and closer on being finished , looking forward to more pic's .....

Thats lozenge is just locking pefect. Only seen the decals in Roggas kit, but they look to got on very easy.

nice work

Larsa Q

Any new progress Mark ?

terri,

I should have the flying surfaces done by Sunday. Struts and cowlings are painted.

Mark

you over took and passed me leaving me standing.... Lovely work Mark

Looking forward to them pic's Mark !

Terri,

Here's a "proof of life" picture for you.



The decals go down well and conform very well with the features. I think one of the hardest things about the decal application it trying to cut the decals around the curved edges of the wingtips and not get wrinkled or jagged edges. It definitely takes time and patience.



Mark

It looks like it is almost ready to be moved out to the flight line. Are you going to put some of those texture decals on it? They really do add a lot to a lozenge scheme. Super build so far.