fozzy Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Another great update Martin, and another step forward. Kev Cheers Kev...yes I do feel that I am getting somewhere now...Wings will always be a worry in scratch building because they take so long to construct and you have to be so precise else it just won't look right!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Todays update Howdy chaps. I have now made the Elevators for the S.E.5.a and here is how I did it by pictures!!!! ....before sanding... ....and after sanding......... ...and this is what it all looks like when tacked together with blue tack!!!! So there you have it. My hand has been forced to make a better /stronger set of Wheel Struts which I am in the middle of at the moment...the original ones I made I feel wouldn't be strong enough in the long run.....so its 1 step forward and 2 steps back!!! I will post again when thats sorted. Cheers for looking in as usual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted July 26, 2011 Author Share Posted July 26, 2011 Well the new struts were made sooner than I thought so I thought I would post pics of them.They were made by laminating plastic card to get the thickness................... Will post again tomorrow with any luck! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) The empennage structure looks great Martin, as well as the new and improved wheel struts. Edited July 27, 2011 by Tomek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 The empennage structure looks great Martin, as well as the new and improved wheel struts. Well Tomek....you have used a posh word for Tail unit!!! ....Yes...I'm a lot happier with the new wheel struts....I think they look more ...real!!!....cheers mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattlow Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 The new struts look 100% better than the old ones. Nice sharp details on them as well. Interesting build. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 The new struts look 100% better than the old ones. Nice sharp details on them as well. Interesting build. Matt Hi Matt...havn't heard from you for a while!.....thanks for the input mate. .....onto....Todays Update I spent most of the day trying to detail the front underside with a exit chamber for the cooling air from the radiator and engine.This was done by cutting a semi circle hole out of the Balsa wood and making a couple of fire walls...one to direct the heat out the bottom of the aircraft and one to protect the Pilot.Cooling vents were also cut from a piece of plastic and put in place directly underneath the absent engine! Here is a diagram of what I was trying to achieve..... ....and a picture of the cooling vent hole on the real aircraft..... So this is my effort........ ...the fire wall for the pilot There you go. Soon I am going to have to face building the wings....not looking forward to it ...I think its the hardest thing to do on this build!! more tomorrow cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Super stuff, Martin. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Fozzy, Totally awesome man. I love what your doing and I appreciate you taking the time and photographing your progress. I'll be sure to save it all for future reference. So, keep up the good work. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) Fozzy, Totally awesome man. I love what your doing and I appreciate you taking the time and photographing your progress. I'll be sure to save it all for future reference. So, keep up the good work. Mike Thanks Mike....Progress is slow at the moment due to trying to get the basic shapes of the S.E.5.a...who ever said that its just a square box with wings havn't a clue!!! Posted 28 July 2011 - 12:03 AM Super stuff, Martin. Sincerely, Mark Cheers Mark! Edited July 29, 2011 by fozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 Todays update Hi guys. Todays work on this project was not easy! I had to make the top half of the fuselage that covers the fuel tank and the fairing that goes around the cockpit entrance. Well after a lot of cutting and dry fitting and a lot of swearing and scrapping it all and starting again with more cutting and dry fitting and swearing...................... ....I finally finished it.! Now I must stress that this is the basic shape at the moment and there is a lot of detailing to do as yet!! Here are the photos... ......as you can see it looks like a tanker truck more than an S.E.5.a at the moment In this photo you can see that I have fitted the fairing that goes around the cockpit...the green stuff is putty that I used to seal the joint .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 ...as you can see I have to hold in position at the moment because it will only sit properly when it is glued down....which I'm not going to do at the moment......... ....just couldn't resist at doing a little bit of detailing.(ribs)!! Well after a hard days modelling thats it for today....i have to say that I'm glad that bits over as I was worried about it.....the next bit to worry about is the blasted MG that sits on top somehow!!! Cheers lads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozzy Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Todays update Hi there There are a lot of photos today!! ....and so to make it quicker ...this time I will just post the Photos. The photos are of the front upper fuselage detail....including the Vickers MG scratch built and in place. The materials I used were Plastic card....wire....childrens plastic flag staff (the MG) and card and paper. Heres the photos.................starting with the leather ring pad around the cockpit entrance..... .....The Vickers MG.... ...and now with a bit of colour..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fozzy Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 ........and now with the MG temporarily in place...... Well thats it for now. I'll feel better when there is an undercoat on it all...then I will be able to see all the flaws and defects!!!! . I still have to add more detail to this section but will do when it is fixed to the Fuselage. The posts will slow up a bit now as I have got to prepare for a model competition and I have also got a Commission to do....so busy busy!!..I will still find the time to continue with this project however. I will post again in a couple of days time.. All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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