Except for the following, the build sequence is more or less identical to the Se5a. (https://www.zealot.com/threads/se5a-by-zio-prudenzio-resized-from-1-72-to-1-32.182094/#post-1055368.
After constructing the previous models in the series, I found that cutting off the fuselage tabs and using joiners instead made the fuselage assembly much easier.
The original wing construction gave a poor leading edge to both wings.
I modified the wing parts to give a much better rounded leading edge to both wings.
ORIGINAL WING PARTS.
NEW WING PARTS.
Glue in the seat and then the instrument panel.
Assemble and fit the engine cowl assembly.
(Pre-curve the lower wing then glue the rear of the lower wing’s upper surface to the 2 tabs on the underside of the fuselage as shown. Glue in a piece of dowel to keep the front curve from collapsing when it is folded over).
The lower wing can now be assembled similar to the Se5a.
Glue the struts m1 and m2 to the upper wing.
When dry, attach the upper wing struts to the lower wing. Glue the inner struts j1 –j4 to the fuselage and when dry, attach to the upper wing.
Centralize the wings, tweaking the struts as necessary and then carefully coat the struts with thin superglue to strengthen them.
Complete the assembly of the undercarriage, tailplane and propeller.
You can find the pdf parts file here.
After constructing the previous models in the series, I found that cutting off the fuselage tabs and using joiners instead made the fuselage assembly much easier.
The original wing construction gave a poor leading edge to both wings.
I modified the wing parts to give a much better rounded leading edge to both wings.
ORIGINAL WING PARTS.
NEW WING PARTS.
Glue in the seat and then the instrument panel.
Assemble and fit the engine cowl assembly.
(Pre-curve the lower wing then glue the rear of the lower wing’s upper surface to the 2 tabs on the underside of the fuselage as shown. Glue in a piece of dowel to keep the front curve from collapsing when it is folded over).
The lower wing can now be assembled similar to the Se5a.
Glue the struts m1 and m2 to the upper wing.
When dry, attach the upper wing struts to the lower wing. Glue the inner struts j1 –j4 to the fuselage and when dry, attach to the upper wing.
Centralize the wings, tweaking the struts as necessary and then carefully coat the struts with thin superglue to strengthen them.
Complete the assembly of the undercarriage, tailplane and propeller.
You can find the pdf parts file here.
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