Devo Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) G'day All, This is my representation of the Wingnut Wings SE.5a "Hisso" as operated by 6 Sqn AFC in 1918. I didn't aim to have it finished on ANZAC Day but its a most appropriate day to do so. Built OOB except for the strap on the Lewis gun mag. All rigging was done using EZ Line. All painted with a hairy stick using Humbrol and Tamiya paints. I had a couple of goes doing the prop and I'm happy with it now. Not sure if the Bowden cable for the Lewis gun is that accurate but I will do me. Oh and if you don't break and re-attach the rudder at least 5 times...........well you are not trying hard enough!! Regards, Devo Edited April 25, 2017 by Devo Got rid of doubled up picture. 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Appropriate indeed, on this day! Very nicely done! DennisTheBear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 A superb model and a fine tribute to ANZAC day. I must admit that these Wingnut Wings kits are very tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 29 minutes ago, DennisTheBear said: Appropriate indeed, on this day! Very nicely done! DennisTheBear Thanks Dennis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 21 minutes ago, cngaero said: A superb model and a fine tribute to ANZAC day. I must admit that these Wingnut Wings kits are very tempting. Thanks Chris. Get a WNW kit and have ago! I bought this one in 2010, so it only took me 7yrs to muster the courage to tackle it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Brilliant 😎 model, so well made, and it would take me a long time as well to pluck up the courage to make one of their kits, I do plan on buying one this year 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggles.w Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Excellent kits they may be, but an excellent outcome still takes a skilled & patient modeller such as you evidently are. Congrats, looks most impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Outstanding work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 It looks terrific Devo, I really like it. The prop looks great as well. You really get a good finish with a brush. Much better than I could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 On 25/04/2017 at 7:20 PM, Gerrardandrews said: Brilliant 😎 model, so well made, and it would take me a long time as well to pluck up the courage to make one of their kits, I do plan on buying one this year 😊 21 hours ago, greggles.w said: Excellent kits they may be, but an excellent outcome still takes a skilled & patient modeller such as you evidently are. Congrats, looks most impressive! 20 hours ago, stevej60 said: Outstanding work Thanks for looking and the comments Gents. I hope it helps to inspire those who have a WNW kit in the stash to get it out and have a go. The SE.5a is only my second ever WNW kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 19 hours ago, Calum said: It looks terrific Devo, I really like it. The prop looks great as well. You really get a good finish with a brush. Much better than I could. Thanks Calum. I'm still learning the prop thing, the first attempt was a bit ordinary and I'm glad I re-did it. Doing the rigging does my head in though! Brush painting is all I know, I've never had the gumption to pick up an airbrush in the 40 odd years of making models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Wow - impressive model - like it. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteo44 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Fantastic model !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 My hat off to you Sir. Very nice job. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Outstanding result Devo, it is a real beauty. And brush painted too, amazing! Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael louey Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Great build of the Wingnuts kit. I've just bought a 1/72 Roden kit and it has the same marking options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLurker Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 On 26/04/2017 at 11:26, Calum said: It looks terrific Devo, I really like it. The prop looks great as well. You really get a good finish with a brush. Much better than I could. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Really nice SE5, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 That is a truly beautiful bit of modelling. I guessing the Skippy on the fuselage band signifies an Australian pilot, do they give any info on him? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Superb modelling and a great, and appropriate, scheme. I love how Wingnut moulded the fabric creases in the fuselage. Very convincing. I think this scheme is included in one of the Roden 1/72 boxings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 1 hour ago, stevehnz said: That is a truly beautiful bit of modelling. I guessing the Skippy on the fuselage band signifies an Australian pilot, do they give any info on him? Steve. Steve, 6 Sqn AFC was a training squadron set up to prepare fighter pilots for operations over the Western Front with 2 Sqn AFC. 7 aircraft types were used by 6 Sqn: SE.5a, Bristol Scout, Sopwith Camel/1 1/2 Strutter/Pup, Airco DH.5, Avro 504. Only a guess by me but I'm tipping that the kangaroo was applied to the Sqn's aircraft so as to leave no doubt that the aircraft were part of the Australian Flying Corps( from Jan 1918), as opposed to being 30 (Australian Training) Squadron Royal Flying Corps, prior to Jan 1918. Major Roy Cecil Phillips MC(Bar), DFC who had 15 kills was at one time the CO of 6 Sqn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Thanks for that info, sounds like something I need to swot up on a bit, I'm a bit detail light when it comes to this era. Is this the same 6 Sqn that went on to become the Flying Can Openers in WW2 or a specifically Australian 6 sqn, in what would have been the forerunner to the RAAF? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Nice work Devo, you've done it justice. Your brush painting is spot on and the prop looks good to me too. Cheers Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 1 hour ago, stevehnz said: Thanks for that info, sounds like something I need to swot up on a bit, I'm a bit detail light when it comes to this era. Is this the same 6 Sqn that went on to become the Flying Can Openers in WW2 or a specifically Australian 6 sqn, in what would have been the forerunner to the RAAF? Steve. Steve, The "Flying Tin Opener's" were the WW2 Royal Air Force (RAF) 6 Sqn,. They got the nickname whilst flying Hurricane IID in North Africa. 6 Squadron was formed at Parkhouse, England, on 15 June 1917 as a flying training unit of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC). The unit was initially designated 30 (Australian Training) Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and its role was to train fighter pilots for service with No. 2 Squadron of the AFC (which was designated No. 68 (Australian) Squadron RFC at the time) on the Western Front. 6 Squadron was disbanded in March 1919. In January 1920, the AFC was replaced by the Australian Air Corps, which in turn became the Australian Air Force on 31 March 1921 with the King’s consent to become the Royal Australian Air Force on 13 August 1921. HTH. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 On 27/04/2017 at 5:07 PM, WildeSau75 said: Wow - impressive model - like it. Cheers, Michael On 27/04/2017 at 6:37 PM, matteo44 said: Fantastic model !!! On 28/04/2017 at 1:08 AM, Mountain goat said: My hat off to you Sir. Very nice job. Jay On 28/04/2017 at 2:51 AM, Viking said: Outstanding result Devo, it is a real beauty. And brush painted too, amazing! Cheers John 16 hours ago, Michael louey said: Great build of the Wingnuts kit. I've just bought a 1/72 Roden kit and it has the same marking options! 15 hours ago, TheLurker said: +1 11 hours ago, russ c said: Really nice SE5, looks great 1 hour ago, Meatbox8 said: Superb modelling and a great, and appropriate, scheme. I love how Wingnut moulded the fabric creases in the fuselage. Very convincing. I think this scheme is included in one of the Roden 1/72 boxings. 1 hour ago, kiwitrogg said: Nice work Devo, you've done it justice. Your brush painting is spot on and the prop looks good to me too. Cheers Gaz Thanks fella's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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