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Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again
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Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again
Almost.
Jason is printing me the missing left hand strut with holes for the lines and I still have to deal with the broken tail skid, but that's it.
A lesson in patience getting it back together and some parts scavenged from another kit. Propeller, right hand exhaust, all struts, machine gun, and windshield all broken or missing when I got it. But it's flyable although it will never again see airtime while in my possession.
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur10](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur10.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur12](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur12.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur11](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur11.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur13](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur13.jpg)
Had to make all the control parts for the will fly model. Bell crank, rod, control horn, and mod the fuselage for the exit holes.
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur14](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur14.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur15](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur15.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur16](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur16.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur17](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur17.jpg)
I have hoarded just enough white, yellow and black Lustrekote to paint it like the original.
Jason is printing me the missing left hand strut with holes for the lines and I still have to deal with the broken tail skid, but that's it.
A lesson in patience getting it back together and some parts scavenged from another kit. Propeller, right hand exhaust, all struts, machine gun, and windshield all broken or missing when I got it. But it's flyable although it will never again see airtime while in my possession.
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur10](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur10.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur12](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur12.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur11](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur11.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur13](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur13.jpg)
Had to make all the control parts for the will fly model. Bell crank, rod, control horn, and mod the fuselage for the exit holes.
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur14](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur14.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur15](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur15.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur16](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur16.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur17](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur17.jpg)
I have hoarded just enough white, yellow and black Lustrekote to paint it like the original.
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Re: Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again
The white one is looking Good Bob you really do some amazing job of restoring these ole airplanes ! Making your own parts can bee fun too lol What color of testors tube glue for plastic are you using ? i picked up some in a orange/red looking tube for plastic models at the Hobby Lobby the other day , i was thinking yours was green for some reason ?!
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Re: Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again
Thanks Eric. As Victor said - "Not bad for free." ![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
I always use red tube Testors cement. At one time I had little faith in it, but it works miracles repairing plastics if used properly. Blue tube Testors doesn't hold nearly as well.
I cut a slot with a razor saw in the linkage and set the control horn, waited 24 hours and it's solid as a rock.
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur18](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur18.jpg)
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I always use red tube Testors cement. At one time I had little faith in it, but it works miracles repairing plastics if used properly. Blue tube Testors doesn't hold nearly as well.
I cut a slot with a razor saw in the linkage and set the control horn, waited 24 hours and it's solid as a rock.
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Cl_aur18](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/cl_aur18.jpg)
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Re: Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again
OK good thats the stuff i got , Thanks
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Re: Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again
Outstanding !!
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Re: Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again
ticomareado wrote:Outstanding !!
Thanks, despite me it did turn out rather well. A testament to the kits designers.
Bob
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Re: Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again
Don't sell yourself short Bob.
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Re: Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again
This one is on it's way. The companion to the SE5 available in both kit and built C/L models.
From the sellers description: Italics mine.
In The early 60's, K&B Aurora tried competing with the Cox, Wen-Mac, AC Gilbert and Comet companies producing "Ready to Fly" Control Line model airplanes. K&B Aurora produced about 8 different planes of Hi-Impact plastic and powered by single and dual gas engines (Stallion .049 and Tornado .060) The planes could be purchased two ways: Ready to Fly and a Screw Driver kit for a few dollars less (no cement needed ,assembled with small screws provided) (see photo # 11 for copy of there K&B's ad. ). Aurora discontinued their gas powered line of planes very shortly after their introduction due to customers complaints, returns and liability issues. Aurora having already invested in the cost of making the molds decided to advertise what remaining stock they had as: Static Models, with no provisions for a gas engine or control line flying. BEING AUCTIONED this week is one of the "Static Models" offered by Aurora in the mid 60's. This is one of the planes from their "World War I Series", sold mail order through the American Hobbies Center.
Needs help, but I'm eager to find out if the firewall has provisions to mount an engine.
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Auror105](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/auror105.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Auror106](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/auror106.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Auror107](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/auror107.jpg)
From the sellers description: Italics mine.
In The early 60's, K&B Aurora tried competing with the Cox, Wen-Mac, AC Gilbert and Comet companies producing "Ready to Fly" Control Line model airplanes. K&B Aurora produced about 8 different planes of Hi-Impact plastic and powered by single and dual gas engines (Stallion .049 and Tornado .060) The planes could be purchased two ways: Ready to Fly and a Screw Driver kit for a few dollars less (no cement needed ,assembled with small screws provided) (see photo # 11 for copy of there K&B's ad. ). Aurora discontinued their gas powered line of planes very shortly after their introduction due to customers complaints, returns and liability issues. Aurora having already invested in the cost of making the molds decided to advertise what remaining stock they had as: Static Models, with no provisions for a gas engine or control line flying. BEING AUCTIONED this week is one of the "Static Models" offered by Aurora in the mid 60's. This is one of the planes from their "World War I Series", sold mail order through the American Hobbies Center.
Needs help, but I'm eager to find out if the firewall has provisions to mount an engine.
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Auror105](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/auror105.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Auror106](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/auror106.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again Auror107](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/auror107.jpg)
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Aurora SE-5A
I am starting the same project. Would love to know what engine you used. Babe Bee is too short. Thinking of using Black Widow. Also would love to see how you routes the control rod.
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Re: Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again
cmoore2963 wrote:I am starting the same project. Would love to know what engine you used. Babe Bee is too short. Thinking of using Black Widow. Also would love to see how you routes the control rod.
Hi, Welcome to the forum.
On the above model pictured, when it arrived I just cleaned it up and stuck a propeller on it. I have a kit that I am modifying to accept the engine pictured below. Just haven't got around to finishing it yet.
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again P1011972](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/p1011972.jpg)
Are you starting from Auroras control line model or their "screwdriver" series model? The screwdriver models do not have the control line parts or the cutouts on the fuselage for them. You will have to make them yourself. Both not very difficult. Look on line for a replacement Aurora engine.
Pictures of the difference: I built the OD from a kit.
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again P1011975](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/p1011975.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again P1011973](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/p1011973.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again P1011974](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/p1011974.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again P1011978](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/p1011978.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again P1011977](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/p1011977.jpg)
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again P1011976](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/p1011976.jpg)
Best option is to find an Aurora engine occasionally found on ebay. Check the fuel tank. A weak point.
![Control line Aurora SE5 - Whole again P1011979](https://i.servimg.com/u/f43/19/15/28/33/p1011979.jpg)
Good luck, and post your progress here. I can help with measurements if needed.
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