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  • Page 1 SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 1 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 2 VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 2 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 3 SE5A – FIRST HERO OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE The SE5A was a development of the earlier SE5 Over 5200 SE5As were manufactured by a number (Scout Experimental 5) biplane, designed to gain of companies, most notably Wolseley Motors, air superiority over the German Luftstreitkräfte Austin Motors and Vickers.
  • Page 4 Fokker DVII close to the town extremely rewarding. of Chimay in Belgium. After the war it was sold The SE5A is just one of a series of kits designed and as surplus to be used for skywriting, then stored manufactured by the Vintage Model Company.

  • Page 5: Kit Contents

    • Three low friction plastic ‘nose’ bushings – one for markings (Z) printed on lightweight paper. the propeller and two for the undercarriage wheels. • Piano wire for the main undercarriage and tail wheel legs. SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 5 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 6 • 180 and 600 grit sandpaper and a small sanding fine mist of tap water. block, or a disposable nail file with rough and • Some sprung wooden clothes pegs to use as clamps. smooth sides. vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 6 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 7 ‘Trimming and flying your model’. you remove excess glue that squishes out, as not doing so can make the parts harder to sand and in internal corners, may leave an undesirable glue ‘fillet’. SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 7 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 8 It is very easy to add weight with paint from the tube directly. Instead, drop some onto and your model will not fly well if it is too heavy. a non-porous disposable surface such as clean vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 8 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 9 They are cut accurately, but small errors can occur between the parts and the printed plan. Wood is a natural material and its thickness may vary – it will contract and/or expand SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 9 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 10 There are obviously two sets of wings to build. On to allow attachment of the cabane and inter-planar the SE5A, the top and bottom wings are the same struts etc., so follow the instructions and the plan overall shape, but there are differences in the ribs very carefully to avoid mistakes.
  • Page 11 4) Fit the inner rib R2, tilting it using the dihedral 9) Repeat for the right hand wing panel. Leave gauge DG as shown on the plan. both panels to set before removing them from the building board. SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 11 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 12 9) Repeat for the right hand wing panel. Leave 4) Fit the inner R1 rib, tilting it using the dihedral both panels to set before removing them from gauge DG as shown on the plan. the building board. vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 12 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 13 3) Prop up the wing tip 12.5mm using a matchbox the building board. or similar, then glue part W7 to the root rib. SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 13 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 14 Their exact placement is not critical but they four pieces of 4.8mm wide strip (from sheet1) to should not in any way overlap the ‘notch’. the lengths shown and set them aside. vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 14 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 15 Be careful so as not make the 3) Pin down the tail plane central spar T1. structure too thin or cause unevenness in the surface by over sanding. SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 15 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 16 4) Pin down the fin and rudder central spar FR1. surface by over sanding. 5) Lay out the parts starting at FR2 and work round in each direction, making any small adjustments as required. vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 16 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 17 F5 position, and should be flush to the top edge. 4) Referring to the plan, add light 1.6mm square strips to the major fuselage side pieces K1 at the SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 17 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 18 6) On the outside of each part K1, score about half the fuselage sides as instructed on the plan. the depth (not cut through) of the part along a vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 18 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 19 Accurate positioning of the jig is important on the plan. as it sets the wing geometry. SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 19 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 20 Cyano adhesive block assembly to dry, then set it aside. can be run around the fuselage hole and the edges of the part to harden the wood. vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 20 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 21 If you and ruin the profile of the parts. want to paint the nose block it should be coated with full strength dope and sanded to a smooth finish beforehand. SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 21 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 22 TO GO INSIDE THE BUSH. wood. Assemble, then shape the parts as shown 5) Fit four off parts WH5 to each wheel, evenly on the plan. spacing them as shown on the plan. vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 22 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 23 2 off each EX2, IS1 and IS2, plus 1 off each HR1, and HR2. Remove these parts from the sheets and SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 23 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 24 N.B. There are two colours of tissue provided in the kit. Refer to the scheme diagram at the rear of this booklet to show which colours are used where before beginning to cover your model. vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 24 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 25 Let the glue the work surface, put the glued side down onto dry for a few hours or preferably overnight. it. Turn the tissue covered side towards you and SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 25 19/01/2019 12:17...
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  • Page 27 One piece running from F2 to F6, and noting 3) Cut the tissue away in the slots where the tail change of colour, plane will fit later. b) One piece running from F6 right up to the rear. SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 27 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 28 Z. Do not fold over any of the edges, instead 8) Repeat the process for part X and W working use them to make neat overlaps when you fit the forwards. part from HR1 to the fuselage. vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 28 19/01/2019 12:17...

  • Page 29: Final Assembly

    12) Glue the tail plane in position, making sure it is and look square and true to the fuselage. Leave square, true and in line with the wings. to set before proceeding. SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 29 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 30 Add the wheel covers, checking to make sure that they do not foul on the ends of the axle. vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 30 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 31 More detailed duration of the flights can be slowly increased. information and help is available from the many SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 31 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 32 It is likely that the model position with the tail plane approximately level. will want to tip backwards. If it does, add Blu-Tack vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 32 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 33 Carry on test gliding and adjusting the nose weight until the glide is smooth, and the model lands about halfway towards the imaginary point. Stall Wind direction Correct Glide Dive SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 33 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 34 If the left wing ‘dips’ and the model vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 34 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 35 From all the team at The Vintage Model Company. The Vintage Model Company, The Cattle Sheds, Main Road, Flagg, Derbyshire, SK17 9QT SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 35 19/01/2019 12:17...

  • Page 36: Building Notes

    BUILDING NOTES Use this sheet for notes during your build vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 36 19/01/2019 12:17...
  • Page 37 BUILDING NOTES Use this sheet for notes during your build SE5A VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 37 19/01/2019 12:17...

  • Page 38: Flight Log

    FLIGHT LOG Keep a log of your flight durations here vintagemodelcompany.com VMC Instruction Booklet - SE5A JAN19.indd 38 19/01/2019 12:17...
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