Flair SE5a model - Laser-cut rib set & primary fuselage formers
Note: This set is
not a complete kit. A plan is not included, and additional materials are
required to complete the model.
SE5a. Scale WWI Fighter for radio control. Scale is 1/6, for .40 to .60 size engines. This is an after-market rib set to suit the Flair SE5a - they are not OEM parts.
Model specification:
- Brand: Flair Models - Scout series
- Type: RC scale model
- Wing Span: 51"
- Weight: 6-6.5 lbs 2.7 - 3Kg
- Engine: .40 -.50 4 stroke
- Electric: 4Max PO-5055-595 Brushless out-runner 4M-HESC80AV2 80amp ESC PPL-60C4S-3700 mAh 60c Lipo APCE 14x10 Prop
The box contains the following 93 laser-cut parts
- 51 Ribs & riblets and parts in 2.4mm balsa
- 4 Dihedral braces in 1.5mm aircraft ply.
- 12 wing strut ribets in 1.5mm aircraft ply
- 16 wing strut horns in 1.5mm aircraft ply
- Ribs are cut with a small 'vent' hole to alleviate the 'ballooning' issue when film covering.
- Ribs are cut with ‘pop-out’ servo wire holes and are also marked with the original single servo pushrod positions
- 13 x primary fuselage formers cut in 3mm lite ply
- 2 lower half outside fuselage sides cut in 3mm lite ply
- 2 lower halves inside fuselage sides cut in 1.5mm aircraft ply
- 1 fuselage bottom air-vent cover (not shown in photo) cut in 3.0mm liteply
- For clarity, photo 2 shows ribs for one wing only.
- No plan included. This is not a complete kit
The plan for this model can be purchased via this direct link: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156129385302
WW1 Cowls, Engines, Wheels, Pilots And Guns. To Suit Flair Scout Kits can be found: https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/inwoodmodels
You can also view all models in our eBay store at www.ebay.co.uk/str/skyhighrc
Please read the rest of the description below carefully as this is not a complete kit.
- The box contains laser-cut ribs/parts only.
- This is not a complete model kit.
- Additional materials will be required to complete the model.
- All photos are for illustration purposes only.
- Photos 2 to 3 of laser-cut parts show exactly what you will receive in the box
- Building plans are not included
- Plans can be obtained from https://model-plans.co.uk/