Roden 1/32 SE5a -the build - Page 4

SCMc · 15 July 2008, 11:27 PM

The wheels look nice, but it looks like the inside and outside spokes match up at the rim. They should alternate.

Steve McCarty

StephenLawson · 16 July 2008, 02:27 AM

Hey Steve;

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 alternating the spokes on. I'll post them here later.

StephenLawson · 16 July 2008, 02:43 AM

Here is a set of radial spoked wheels I put on a derelict 1/48 Spad XIII.

StephenLawson · 26 August 2008, 02:09 PM

Here is a bit of fun in 1/48 scale for the SE 5a.

"Free SE.5a 1/48 decal artwork available for download from Model Airplane International Magazine.

Welcome to Model Aircraft Magazine

Associated profiles are in the latest issue (#37)

No connection to the magazine or artist and I can't vouch for their accuracy. But no doubt people will find them of use. Richard.

StephenLawson · 26 August 2008, 02:12 PM

Here are some continuing build images.

StephenLawson · 26 August 2008, 02:13 PM

The chin pan is installed.

But needs a bit more filling at one edge.

StephenLawson · 26 August 2008, 02:15 PM

While this was done a couple of weeks ago I thought to reference the removal of the oil filler access as this was a feature usually associated with the Hispano Suiza motor. This version is of course the Wolseley Viper. The oil filler was relocated on production models.

Though most experimental versions including the first Viper installations did have the diamond shaped access. Even later in the war the airframes retained for experiments in exhaust, radiator and engine modifications were the early production SE 5a airframes.

The water droplet on the rigging is evidnce to my sweat poured in to the build.

StephenLawson · 26 August 2008, 02:24 PM

Here we go folks.

The first image here is the attachment of the inner face spokes directly to the clear plastic. Do everything to can to work slowly out side the rim and not craze the center of the clear plastic between the spokes.

StephenLawson · 26 August 2008, 02:25 PM

The cut even breaks between the pairs of spokes for the outer half of the wheel. Attach the spacer hub to this and bend up the outer rim segments slightly.

StephenLawson · 26 August 2008, 02:26 PM

The using small scissors (I also cut the breaks in the rim with these) I cut the wheel secured toi the plastic away from the clear sheet.