Flip01 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hi All, After my Pfalz, my first intention was to build the Tamiya Spitfire, but the call of the wingnut kits in my stack was too strong...and I had to give in :-) The SE5a is on of their earlier kits if i'm correct. As usual, the detail is awesome. The only thing I didn't like was the cockpit frame and cables in between that were molded onto the fuselage side. I removed all cables and built some of the frame that was missing, using plastic strip. The woodwork was painted using oils. After the paint was dry, I added the cables, using bob's buckle's and 0.012mm fishing wire. I have removed all the detail on the instrument panel and rebuilt everything using Aeroclub and Aber PE leftovers and thin copper wire. There is one gauge missing, that I still have to add btw. Still to do in the cockpit: rudder pedals and control cables. The seatbelts are from HGW and look great. I didn't attach them yet to the seat because I still have to weather the seat cushion. This is again, one great kit, that provides me with hours of modelling joy :-) Philippe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Great start ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Paul Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Philippe, Your Pfalz was one of the best WWI fighters Iv'e seen built, you have a gift for the "stringbags". The Spit probably would have been ( and will be someday) incredible, but I cant wait to see what you do with this if the rest of the build is as precise and realistic as the cockpit thus far. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Looks great so far, look forward to seeing more! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip01 Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys :-) Progress is slow, but steady. I've almost finished the engine. Just have to add some more wiring and some copper pipes. Greetz Philippe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Very clean work. Love the instrument panel and paint. Cheers, Jeroen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHatch Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 This is fantastic! That engine is top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 You doing a fab job there. Very nice indeed. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I absolutely love the fidelity of your work so far. The wood grain painting looks fantastic. I'm looking forward to seeing more! Cheers,Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Wou! the pit an engine are absolutely fabulous Please more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamme Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hello. Really nice job! Cheers, Jamme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip01 Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Another small update on the SE5a: At last I can put some paint on the wings and fuselage. Starting with the underside of the wings. after airbrushing the base colour (Gunze sail mixed with Gunze off white), I roughly taped off the wing structure, a tedious job that took me just over 2 hours... Afterwards I airbrushed some heavily thinned brown acrylics along the tape to simulate the shadows. The tape was removed and the wings were airbrushed again with the thinned base colour until the wanted effect was achieved. A lot of tape.... ...and the end result. Trying out some green/brown mixtures for the fuselage now on a scrap model. I think I'll go for an olive drab tint. I'll post some pictures later on. regards Philippe Tomek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Mollica Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Stunning work Phillippe, absolutely stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Great work like the cockpit very much. Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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