July 16Jul 16 You Wingnut Wing fans you know the SE5 was in the first batch of kits they release way back when. I've had this in my stash for a really long time and I have been on a WW1 kick for a bit now. While the oils cure out on the Dr1 my attention has been diverted to an Allied aircraft for a change.Base coats and some test fitting. Ends up here.That's the HGW seatbelts, frankly it looks oversized but they stay. I'm using the fuselage that has the crinkled fabric, I tried to replcate some of the fabric fold inside the cockpit, maybe once I get it buttoned up it won't look so lame.
July 19Jul 19 Author Got the engine built up, it begs for a lot more detail but i'm not sure I'm in the mood for that. The fit is a bit fussy, not sure what's going on but maybe I need to get the other panels in play to make sure things are squared up.
Tuesday at 08:09 PM4 days Author Now the Triplane is finished I'm back to the SE5aDryfitting all the panels, engine and radiator feels better. I think I screwed something on the cockpit bulkhead. I see other folks builds and it looks like it's standing erect. Mine has a bit of a lean to the rear that required me to thin down the trailing edge of the cockpit cowl, panel. It was making that end of the part stand too tall. Feels better now.letting paints dry and will close up and mask the inspection panels. I'm going to paint and weather to almost the end game on this one. Just seems easier before final assembly. I'm wondering how long i'm going to be on this WnW WW1 kick.
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