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Revell 1/72 S.E.5a. Because I wanted one.
- Thread starter Rhino
- Start date
Git'er done! 
Rhino
Super Moderator
Well. She's done. Kit decals depict 111 Squadron Royal Flying Corps circa 1918 established in Egypt of all places.
The build is inaccurate for these reasons. 111 Squadron S.E.5a's were equipped with the 150 hp Hispano-Suiza V-8 engine, swinging a 4-bladed fan. The cowling for the Wolseley Viper V-8 engine was the better fit and who doesn't want 50 more hp, so I went with it. The 2 bladed Viper prop rotates anti-clockwise, so I must beware of S.E.5a know-it-all people. I did finish both propellers. The windscreen was punched out of the INFINI LINE package and got a coat of Tamiya X-22 for extra shiny. The headrest pad was punched out of .015 plastic sheet. The rigging is the same elastic lycra line I use on my sailing ship models.
I like the look of the 4-bladed prop, so this airplane is wearing it. The kit spinner is kinda clunky looking so I left that off.
My own SE would get a whip antenna so I can talk to ATC and other airplane nuts.
She sailed through the heavens with a blistering max speed of 138 MPH. She went 300-odd miles on a full tank of petrol.
Less agile than the Sopwith Camel, she was easier to fly for the novice Royal birdman, and called "comfortable" by RFC pilots.
The Royal Aircraft Factory "Scout Experimental 5a" was a speedy, stable gun platform making the first 17 Days more survivable.
I am happy with my build and she's done well ahead of time for the IPMS Blackhawk Model Builders show in Mount Pleasant, Iowa next weekend.
Thanks for looking in!
She's a sweetheart Chris, love it.
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Turned out quite well Chris!
Rhino
Super Moderator
Thanks 'Pup! It was a fun build!She's a sweetheart Chris, love it.
Greg Kimsey
Well-known member
It's a beauty Chris! Super well done 
Rhino
Super Moderator
Thanks Cap'! The fit of the vintage Revell kit is near flawless. That didn't hurt my efforts a bit!It's a beauty Chris! Super well done
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Magnificent work Chris! I love this! Looks far better than the one I did! Way to go!
