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  • The Vintage Model - S.E.5a

    Building Log of the S.E.5a from The Vintage Model

    Introduced towards the end of WWI, the agile yet stable Royal Aircraft Factory SE5a, helped the Royal Flying Corps to gain air superiority over the German Luftstreitkräfte.

    This kit is an authentic representation of the SE5a (C1149/W) flown by Duncan Grinnell-Milne, Commanding Officer of No.56 Squadron RFC from 1917. It featured a one-off colour scheme and carried the name "Shweinhund" - a reference to how German guards would address him and fellow POWs when he was captured in 1915.

    The first release in our “Legends of Flight” range of RC models, the SE5a makes the perfect introduction to true “aero-modelling” if you demand more than just foam “ready to fly” models.

    Wingspan 609mm
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    The kit contains also the electronics, glue, knife,etc
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    2 plans in 1:1
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    all needed decals, covering foil (3 colours) and a VERY detailed book with instructions
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    The fuselage
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    The motor mount (hardwood) and mounting screws
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    Mounting of the fuselage
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    • #3
      Servo, motor installation Click image for larger version

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      • #4
        The fuselage - part two
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        • #5
          Building the wings
          there are some "helping tools"in the kit, to get the correct angle of the ribs
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          • #6
            Cabane aligment jigs
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            • #7
              Fuselage - finished
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              • #8
                Tail plane and elevator - Part one
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                • #9
                  Landing gear, engine rocket cover....small things
                  The battery hatch has a little string, so it is easier to open
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                  • #10
                    hinge
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                    • #11
                      Cockpit colored
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                      • #12
                        Tail plane and elevator covering
                        Actual stand from 4th August 2021
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                        • #13
                          Tyrell63 Again, just great work, Sir. best, LB
                          I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.
                          ~Lucky B*st*rd~

                          You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.
                          ~Anonymous~

                          AMA#116446

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                          • #14
                            Covering landing gear and the wings. Finishing RC parts (Lemon RX controller)
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