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Kit: Roden (1:48)
The Roden kit is an excellent rendition of this historic aircraft. The overall fit is excellent with just a small amount of filler necessary. I added details to the interior using pirated photo etched parts from other kits. Seat cushion was enhanced using white glue. Rigging is 2lb. test Trout fishing line. Paints are Gunze 34087, PolyScale CDL, washes of Artist Oils, and finally washes of water colors. My model represents the SE5a (Viper Powered)flown by Lt. hank Burden in 1918. Decals are americal Gryphon,and Roundels from Blue Max. Exhaust pipes on this aircraft were shortened. Hank Burden left a detailed sketch noting markings and colors. His description of the uppersurface color was "Green". Wrinkled fabric effect was a simple process. Delta Ceramicoat brushed on thickly, then shaped with a pointed brush to desired shape. Finally, the aielerons were offset with the left slightly down and the right just a tiny bit down, a feature noticed in photographs in several publications.