Originally Posted by
FireBee
(It just occurred to me we are assuming the propeller turns the same as our models. Was perhaps the full scale prop turn the other direction. I don't believe so?)
That's a good point. Remember that there were both geared and ungeared versions of the SE5a. Perhaps the prop on the geared versions turned the other direction. I'm also just guessing. On the Wylam drawing there is a note saying "Counter-clockwise propeller rotation" (which I take to mean from the pilot's seat).
Your SE-5 with dead center fin is correct. Go with that and do not worry about it again. Your new right thrust will give you an entirely new plane and it will fly great based on your changes. Your plane is ASAP and will be awesome in the air!
I feel confident that I've gotten rid of any set-up problems. Now I just need to do a few minor things to "button it up" and then get it out to the (new club) flying field. Actually, it would be foolish just to fly any model that has been sitting for over a year. Solving these problems has re-familiarized me with my model.