Wingnut Wing SE.5a

[moon puppy]

I see what you mean about the control horns and rigging wire.

I haven't done them yet.

 

[phantom II]

I was interested to see you have a 4 blade prop so i looked it up and it seems to be linked with the change from Hispano engine to Wolsey. You only seem to see the 4 blade in period pictures which makes me think the 4 blade was probably more common

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Oooooh , look at that wrinkled fabric

 

[moon puppy]

Neat detail ain't it Chris.

 

[phantom II]

Neat detail ain't it Chris.

My understanding of fabric covered airplanes is that if it's not taunt , it will result in a catastrophic failure in short order. I doubt it would be worth replicating.

 

[centaur567]

I think if one looks at other pics., they to had wrinkled fabric. At least from what I recall from when I built mine. But what do I know?? Gary S.

 

[Steve Ski]

Dang, bob. for me, this would be more than a healthy chunk to bite off and attempt to wrestle, woof. The wing details are intense.

 

[moon puppy]

That's guys, @phantom II I did that zenith spray of some buff over the winkles just for you buddy! Should make those winkles stand out a bit.


Got a flat coat on.

I think it's time to pull the mask off and start rigging prep.

 

[Piet]

Me like

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Looking good Bob!

 

[centaur567]

Looking good. I just may be the photo angle, but the prop doesn't look straight. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

Looking good. I just may be the photo angle, but the prop doesn't look straight. Gary S.

Not glued yet but i'll make sure future photos are angled where you can't tell.

 

[paddy]

Best way to photo models is to go outside and take the pic through the window...... they all look great then

 

[Rhino]

OK. Now I see what you mean about the control horns and rigging wire.

 

[moon puppy]

Well I'm tickled how this came out.

I got the upper wing rigged up and smoking over my end point joiners. Looking over my few photos from Hendon I see a mixture of the fixtures.
Still shitty work week, I'm online now waiting on some folks to finish their maintenance to make sure they did it right.