Microaces R.A.F. SE5a Bishop Kit (Flown by Billy Bishop 1918)

To complete you will also need transmitter, Microaces AIO 5 Channel Receiver to match your Tx, battery and charger, adhesives etc.

SE5a Flown by Billy Bishop 1918

The Microaces Aero SE5a is designed from the ground up and is possibly the most detailed and realistic microscale aircraft of its type. The airframe is designed to take most ultra micro RC equipment found in similar sized RTF aircraft. Double sided printing directly onto foam ensures a light, low wing load aircraft with lots of character and predictable flight characteristics.
History in the Making

Our love of aviation history ensures that the aircraft we choose to reproduce as kits not only look fantastic on static display and in the air, but they also carry a depth of history that can be explored. The Royal Aircraft Factory SE5a was an all round fighter that was much admired by those that flew it. And, due to its performance at altitude, was a worthy adversary of the Fokker DVII when it reached the front in 1918.

New Livery and Revised Kit

The New Microaces SE5a revised kit includes more scale detail, increased strength and incorporates new dihedral bracing too. It also now comes with a printed full colour Assembly Guide included in the box.

This Microaces kit is now supplied 'as standard' with the most suitable Microaces motor/gearbox and propeller combination for the model.

History in the Making

With Rhys-Davids' SE5a, we have re-create the patina that would have shrouded these aircraft as they quickly aged during service. Frequent and hurried maintenance, oil leaks and engine issues coupled with muddy or dusty airfield conditions would have rendered aircraft with a very distinct 'weathered' appearance very quickly into their service life. This SE5a wears its 'Heavy Weather' well. It's almost like flying a professionally finished static model!

So to complete the kit for radio controlled flight, all you need is an All In One (AIO) Receiver that's compatible with your transmitter.
Selecting the right receiver to complete your kit:

The Microaces AIO 5CH micro receiver (NOT INCLUDED)is available with the following protocols. If unsure, check your transmitter instruction manual to find out which protocol(s) it uses. Then select the compatible receiver protocol below to view the appropriate receiver to add to your order.
DSM2/X Compat. S-FHSS Compat. FrSky D8 Compat. FrSky D16 Compat.

Kit Content

NOW INCLUDES Brushed Motor/Gearbox with standard prop shaft
GWS 4530 Prop and rubber prop adapter
SHEET PARTS 2mm laser cut Depron Airframe sheet
1mm printed & laser cut Depron fuselage sheet
1mm printed & laser cut Depron flight surfaces sheet
200 micron printed & laser cut polypropylene sheet
polyester sticker sheet

LOOSE PARTS 0.8mm laser cut plywood motor mount
Two 30mm Ø neoprene rubber tires
Six 3mm Ø neodymium magnets
50mm x 4mm Ø plastic tube
2 x 1mm x 0.4mm carbon fibre strips
1mm Ø carbon fibre rod
pre-shaped piano wire elevator & rudder control rods
3m Spectra rigging wire

Specification
Airframe Scale
Controls Rudder, Elevator, Throttle
Length 292mm / 11.5
Wingspan 368mm / 14.5"
Wing Area 5.00 sq dm / 77.5 sq in.
Flying Weight. 39.5g/1.3oz
Wing Load 7.80g/sq.dm / 2.42oz/sq.ft.
Recommended
Receiver Microaces AIO Receiver
Motor / G.Box* Microaces Standard Motor/gearbox Included
Prop* GWS 4530 included
Skill Level - Build Intermediate
Skill Level - Pilot Intermediate
Tools required Scalpel, 180 Grit sandpaper or stick, straight edge, tweezers not included
Adhesive Deluxe Materials Foam2Foam / Aliphatic glue mot included
Recommended Receiver - Microaces AIO 5 Channel Receiver (Not Included)
Microaces Motor Gearbox with LONG prop shaft (Included)
Rec. Prop* GWS 4530 (included)
Skill Level - Build Intermediate
Skill Level - Pilot Intermediate
Suggested Tools required Scalpel, 180 Grit sandpaper or stick, straight edge, tweezers (Not Included)
Suggested. Adhesive Deluxe Materials Foam2Foam / Aliphatic glue (Not Included)"