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Hello Frank, Thank you for the comment. The SE5 comes in at 22lb which is around 10kg. With the Saito 30, I am carrying quite a lump of additional lead to get the C of G. The NGH looks to be the right size to fit in without showing and I thought that it would swing a larger prop and give a little more urge and willingness to climb. The Saito runs of a 17 x 8 prop. Its a very nice engine, quiet and all inside the fus, just a bit margtinal in the present circumstances. Since my first post on the subject I've had a think. The tailplane, built as per plan contains ply and spruce and is quite heavy built. I'm thinking of building a new, all balsa tailplane and elevator set which might help get rid of some of the lead up front and bring the overal weight down.

sorry, the above post should read Saito 30cc. it will make more sense now

I've just been researching this engine, (the NGH 38 four stroke petrol) To be honest, the general trend of comments do not fill me with confidence but I have a need to try one of them in a 1/4 scale SE5a from the Dennis bryant plan. It has had a small number of flights with a saito 40cc petrol but the power is marginal and rate of climb abysmal. The NGH 38 is the only engine that I can find that may fit into the model without showing on the outside. Does anyone have one that they wish to sell?? Thanks

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Good looking model and a good photo too.

Agreed, a lovely build so far. Lookinmg forward to seeing the rest.

Tygon has the name printed along the tube. Anything without is not Tygon. The stuff that goes stiff is usually unbranded.

Things like that are easily replaced with a 3D printer now

Definately paint the walls. Ordinatry white emulsion just soaks into blockwork but exterior 'Weathershield' (other types are available) covers brilliantly. Think that I'd have the ceiling covered in plasterboard. Insulate above and put in an oversize loft hatch and ladder. All that space in the apex of the roof looks like essential storage for models in semi retirement. I bought a balanced flue gas heater off ebay for £40 and had it connected to mains gas. Leave it on the smallest pilot light setting all winter. Seems economic and the space is always ready to walk into and start work. sockets along the wall, lots of them

Nice model but a lovely field. Very envious of that

I'm sure that they were designed and kitted by Tony Nihuis. It might be worth asking there

Lovely model of a Jet Provost, the finish is top class. If I were into turbines its one that I would have a go at.

Nice bit of shedology and a great result. Congratulations, lovely model, all the better for being the only one.

looking good!

Yellow box UHU from the Poundshop works really well for me. The only downside is that it is prone to stringing when applying it out of the tube so masking out the canopy or taking all steps to avoid spoiling the clear finish is important