Dennis Bryant SE5A

[davefri]

Who can tell me about these plans and the laser cut parts from Bob Holman?Any info is appreciated. ex...quality of parts and plans....how it flies...exact scale? etc....

Thanks,Dave

[Hannover]

Originally Posted by davefri

Who can tell me about these plans and the laser cut parts from Bob Holman?Any info is appreciated. ex...quality of parts and plans....how it flies...exact scale? etc....

Thanks,Dave

The plans are fantastic. They are very detailed and exact scale as far as I know. I also had the laser cut parts and they were real nice. I got the plane halfway finished but sold it to another guy.

I've gotten into 1/3 scale and I kind of wish I had the plans again. If I were to build an SE5a in 1/3 scale I would enlarge those plans.

Jim

[davefri]

What size engine does it need?Can a gas engine fit in it...say maybe G-38 or something along those lines?
What is the projected weight?

thx,Dave

[Hannover]

Originally Posted by davefri

What size engine does it need?Can a gas engine fit in it...say maybe G-38 or something along those lines?
What is the projected weight?

thx,Dave

Finished weight would be around 18 lbs. or so. A G-38 would be just right.

[JohnFitz]

Holman's plans are very good. Dennis Bryant gives the option to build the fuselage in two halves. I also sold mine before finishing it. You will find the details can be overwhelming. Holman also sells a brass fittings set for it. Makes a beautiful model. You can also use the Mick Reeves Camel fittings and flat rigging wire and fork ends. Making the RAF wires can be a challenge.

[davefri]

Same thing happened to me.I had a Proctor/DHutson SE5A and about half way thru or better ,i sold it.It was a overwhelming project at the time.Wish i had kept it now.That's been about 8 years ago.