Tag: SE5A

• SE5A – Part Three – The Roundels Wearing An Airplane

  

  The basic structure of the little ESCI kit for the SE5A was rewarding – things fit and lined up. But that did not make the 30-year old decals any better. I tried, folks. I honestly tried. John France saw me trying and lent me some Micro Sol to try and get the things to lay…

  Dick Stein

  September 15, 2023

  1:72 scale, British aircraft, Decals, frugality, Model Airplane, Modelling Supplies, Scale Models

  British, Decals, SE5A

• SE5A – Part One – Is There A Model In There?

  

  A good question – this old Esci baggie was sitting forlorn and unbuilt – and likely to be touched for many a year until the Kit Whisperer found it. I will be frank – I deliberately seek out the most modest of kits to build. The $ 500 aircraft carrier is not for me –…

  Dick Stein

  September 13, 2023

  1:72 scale, British aircraft, design, frugality, Miniature Philosophy, Model Airplane, Modelling Supplies, Scale Models

  ESCI, humble kits, SE5A