Roden 1/32 SE5a -the build

[StephenLawson]

Here are some continuing build images for Copperhead. This was the beginning of the pulley view ports. I decided to carve them out as a test of my abilities. I could have drilled through the wings and added a triangular plate to the undersurface. Maybe on the next build. As it was the plastic cooperated most kindly with my motor tool.

[StephenLawson]

Originally Posted by mouseman

Hi Stephen, Thanks for your reply. I've only ever seen one photo of D G-M's aircraft, from memory as part of a line-up of 56 Squadron's SE5a's presumably taken during the war and nothing whatsoever that was definitely post-war. Googling has yielded nothing , so thanks for clearing up my query. In my edition of the book, the aircraft's name always appears in italics, including Schweinhund III, which implies that it was a definite name. Presumably the proof reader also assumed this being without the benefit of photos to the contrary.
Thanks again for clearing up this confusion. Best regards
DA

I have a couple of images from "Drome member" Alex revell (good fellow that he is.) When I get to the end of this build I may try to add them for others to view. Mine will not be D G-M's but a 25th Aero Sqdn bird.

Kofoed,Miguel1 and all, thanks for the kind words.

[Kofoed]

Stephen, a continuous and big thank you for your most detailed and skilled tips & hints. They are most usable.

Your build is coming along beautifully. Thanks for the instrument panel descriptions and, not the least, your description on your way of handling the triangular inspection windows. Very interesting.

In my edition of "Wind in the Wires" is a very nice photo of "Schweinhund". It is very hard to determine whether this was red or PC10, however. It merely looks as if the entire fuselage is one, uniform colour.

Thanks
Kofoed

[Doug Baumann]

HI steve it looks great keep it up i cant wate to see more Doug

[StephenLawson]

Greetings all;

Here is the long awaited radiator. I can see some flaws that I will have to go back and fix but now that it is all together I can risk it. Bits and pieces on the left.


Note to Part of Poland. Next time just do it as 1 piece and we can go in and twist the shutters open or leave them closed.

[mouseman]

I have a couple of images from "Drome member" Alex revell (good fellow that he is.) When I get to the end of this build I may try to add them for others to view. Mine will not be D G-M's but a 25th Aero Sqdn bird.

That would be brilliant and very much appreciated. Thanks.
Best Regards
Dave

[StephenLawson]

Busy busy busy! Holidays, website, group builds, kit reviews where did the year go?! Now on to the finish with this build.

[bobs_buckles]

Keep going dear boy.
Looking forward to seeing those pictures from Alex Revell

Merry Christmas!

Bob

[StephenLawson]

No worries Bob. Now to show the recent wrap up to closing the fuselage.

[StephenLawson]

Second coat of PC10 applied and radiator is attached.