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SE5

Now incorporating four separate wing panels & quick rig system as also with our Sopwith pup. It can be transported to and from the flying site in a small car and be rigged and ready to fly 10 minutes after arrival even with a fully working rigging system (see our page How Rigging Works also Pup rigging system page for a similar set up, as this system is already incorporated on the Sopwith Pup.

80" span, engines from 20cc upwards can easily be used, this aircraft has excellent in cowl engine cooling facilities.

The ultimate 1/4 scale biplane. Laser cut balsa and ply parts,  all wire parts pre-formed, all rigging accessories supplied. Vacuum formed engine rocker covers and pilot headrest, comprehensive hardware packs, plans & instructions. For those with good building experience.

Kit Price: £365.00 + post & packing

Accessories
Decal Set (This includes Roundels, Fin bar sets, 
and letters in white 'G' (large), B4863).
£45.00
Vintage Scale Wheels £28.50

How to Purchase


Functions; Ailerons, elevator, rudder, throttle.
Will my engine fit into this aircraft? CLICK HERE.

 

If you wish to fly this aircraft electric, here below is a suggested set up and supplier.
http://www.4-max.co.uk/dbss-se5a.htm 


View of open kit box above

 Available (for those unplanned landings) is a laser cut kit of parts for a replacement radiator grille (seen on the left).
Price £20.00
This kit has all laser cut balsa frames, laser cut ply slats & ply backing plates, Aluminium mesh, plan & building instructions.
The whole grille as seen can be assembled in under 2 hours.

Also available are;
Vacformed Headrest £6.00
Vacformed Exhausts/muffler (pair) £10.00

Right, Picture by Keith Bowdler of his lovely SE5 (built a few years ago by Ian Redshaw). So realistically original of a possible bygone scene.

 

Technical Data

Scale -1:4
Span - 203cm (80")
Fuselage length overall - 159cm  (621/2")
Weight -7.25kg (16lb)
Channels - 4
Engines -Super Tigre 2000/25-2500 Laser 150-160 or equivalent
C/G 5.5" from top centre section L/E
Wing 'G' test  = 6+ (Fully working rigging)



Even the models can look 'so' realistic.

Click the link below to see a video of this new aircraft (top right) with 4 separate wing panels from Robert Walter in Germany (flying on electric).
http://www.rcmovie.de/video/9cc7067f93df32d3ab1c/Semiscal-SE5a-in-14
 

Also one of an earlier version very realistically flown by John Elkins.

 

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Click here for Geoff Feary's very nice model (pre-laser cut)

 

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Click here for More In flight pictures of the SE5 (pre-laser cut)