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RAAF S.E.5a 1 SQN Circa 1925


ericg

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What a superb build! The post-war scheme seems to have given you a perfect canvas for some absolutely perfect weathering. I just love how subtle and totally convincing the whole effect is. 

 

Thanks for sharing that...now I'm going back to take a longer look at your photos!!

 

Richard

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On 02/02/2021 at 12:55 PM, ericg said:
Wingnut Wings S.E.5a kit used with the following modifications:
 
Front undercarriage struts split into two.
Cockpit opening enlarged.
Lewis gun mount lowered.
Piping added to front cabane struts.
 
Roden S.E.5 components used:
 
Wolseley Viper engine.
Propeller.
Heavily modified radiator with scratch built shutters.
Modified top and bottom cowls.
 
Other additions:
 
Own design and 3D printed prop hub.
Various scratchbuilt engine and radiator details.
Modified exhausts.
RB Productions Sutton Harness.
Bobs Buckles brass tube turnbuckles.
Prym Knitting in elastic rigging.
 
Paint and markings:
 
Tamiya AS-12 applied from the spray can.
Self made masks with sprayed markings.
 
1-X4.jpg
 
2-X4.jpg
 
4-X5.jpg
 
5-X5.jpg
 
7-X3.jpg
 
8-X5.jpg
 
9-X5.jpg
 
P000451-M.jpg
 
12-X5.jpg
 
11-X5.jpg

 

Marvellous. 

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