1/4 Scale SE5a ( The Old Dutch )

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ozyfly

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View attachment 50833View attachment 50836View attachment 50835View attachment 50834Hi Andy,

I completed a DB SE5A a couple of weeks ago. I have six flights up on it and it flies beautifully. My last flight was most concerning, however as a whole inter-plane strut fell out in flight. My heart sank, however, I managed to land ok. I have since made an insert with a captive nut and fitted it between the ribs in front of the forward most magnet. I have then added a thin ply plate around the inter-plane strut magnet and when assembled simply screw the plate to the captive nut to ensure that it is not able to come adrift. Love your build.

Cheers

Darren

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Sky Raider

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Thanks guys, nice job Darren, thank god you got her down ok. She looks beutiful.

Andy
 
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Sky Raider

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Thanks Polux, its been a long but enjoyable 18 months on this one, i figure i still have around 4 weeks to completion.

Andy
 
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Sky Raider

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I try Martin, didnt do a bad job on the top wings i think. As these were hand painted originaly it adds to the scale look if your off a little lol

Cheers

Andy
 
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Nearly there mate, can't wait to see "Old Dutch" in all her glory, the Duchess will be proud.

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treyzx10r

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So close to the finish Andy! Noone could accuse you of being a slacker the effort is truly inspiring!
 
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Sky Raider

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Further progress on the lower wings guys. There will not be many more posts on this project after this one im sure. Im getting closer to that light at the end of the tunnel now, i can just make out the landscape :smiling3:

I have one more coat of the blue to add to the one wing and then fuel proof both. After that its just the struts and the rigging... they shouldnt take long to do. I need to add some scale detail to the struts so there will be a little work on them that ill post up.

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Cheers

Andy

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Looking very good Andy closer and closer to your goal now,,, a truly insperational build one your Ma would be well pleased with and i'm looking forward to the final showing just like everyone else.
 
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Sky Raider

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Thanks Papa. Its been a long slow build but i have enjoyed every minute of it. Im sure The Old Dutch would be proud of this one. Its a great tribute to end my plane building on. After this one i will never build another plane again.

Cheers

Andy
 
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Never say never Andy, you're making such a fine job of thi one I would be a shame not to do another. Inspirational work my friend

Regards

Chris
 
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Thanks Chris. It isnt the end, im moving onto RC boats from now on :smiling3:
 
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