Daz's Scout Experimental 5a **DNF**

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Daz's Scout Experimental 5a **DNF**

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My first build for this GB will be:

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I've loved the SE.5a ever since seeing the old war film Aces High back in the mid-90s (even though the "SE.5as" are actually Belgian Stampe trainers in disguise!!).

I've built a couple of these wee kits before, and they go together OK, although I'm a wuss when it comes to rigging, so they tend to be without any wire work!! :ha:

Colour scheme will probably be the kit's decal option, unless something catches my eye...!
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I look forward to seeing it built.
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And, just like that, something has caught my eye! :-D

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This is the aircraft now flying as part of the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden, Bedfordshire. It was originally painted in this scheme after restoration. Of course, it now flies in a more accurate scheme (which is also tempting me...!)
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Ooh :grin:
I approve of that scheme wholeheartedly. 8-)
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I may end up building another so I can do the same aircraft in its current colours! :???:
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If you would like to dip your feet & fingers into rigging, try just doing the main flying and landing wires, skip the various incidence and control wires. Not only does it look good, it strengthens the wing structure.
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I'll think about it!

Are there any kind of tutorials or diagrams online?
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We have several rigging tutorials on UAMF, I'll try to make a list later.
I can provide you any RFC/RNAS rigging diagram in whatever detail you would like although I imagine a Google of SE5 rigging might be a start.
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I'll try that first, but anything will be of help if I'm to not blast it up! :-D
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DazDaMan wrote:I'll try that first, but anything will be of help if I'm to not blast it up! :-D
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I'll give it a go...!! :ha:
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Excellent project.

The box art surprises me. I didn't think an Eindekker could give a pair of S.E.5a's such a scare!

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They were probably surprised to see them! :ha:
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Right, just about to start cutting plastic, but first....

Plenty to watch while the paint/glue dries....!
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