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Offline PrzemoL

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Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« on: May 31, 2023, 06:46:07 AM »
The final gallery of my attempt at the spectacular but very demanding Lukgraph kit. The model presents L75 from the first production batch of Tl type delivered in November 1915 to Pula naval base.

The kit is spectacular but some amendments were necessary imho - oil tank with installation, fuel lines to the carburettor, throttle control rods and a couple of differently led rigging lines. Also the kit options L127 and L135 should have Rapp engine - that was why I chose L75 which was powered by the Hiero engine included in the kit.

All in all it was a great modeling adventure and I do not remember building a more difficult model. Note that it is not a complaint about the kit, it just resulted from the intricacy of the Lohner flying boats structure.































« Last Edit: June 01, 2023, 06:17:05 AM by PrzemoL »
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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2023, 07:21:34 AM »
Well that's a spectacular model from a spectacular kit. It was a real pleasure to follow the thread and see your careful preparation. Mind blowing!

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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2023, 07:33:50 AM »
Przemol,
Excellent work on this demanding model. Your final product is a work of art! 
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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2023, 08:45:14 AM »
Terrific outcome, very informative build log and a very nice airplane in general. Really great all around!
I for myself had thought I‘ve read that they changed the unreliable Rapp engines for Hieros as soon as they were available. But I cannot remember where I‘ve read this.
Andreas
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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2023, 02:26:55 PM »
Excellent work, bravo  :) :) :)
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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2023, 04:11:02 PM »
It looks unbelievable. Like an ancient bird. The workmanship is a true masterpiece. I'm delighted.

Lukasz
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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2023, 05:30:27 PM »
Triumphantly brought home, Prz, what a cracker!
When they are as difficult as this, the result is all the sweeter.
Great dramatic colours too.
Sandy
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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2023, 08:40:31 PM »
Well done Prz
I think I have used up all the complementary words in the English language on your previous builds. Another great build to the same great standard.
Alan
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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2023, 09:43:46 PM »
A superb model, Przemol.  One can see it's quite complicated and the detail you have put in makes it more so.  The exposed engine is a model in itself.
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Offline gedmundson

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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2023, 11:56:33 PM »
Truly magnificent, Prze. Something to admire for a long time.
Cheers,
Gary
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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2023, 01:38:51 AM »
An Absolutely Beautiful Model in all Aspects Przemo! Truly inspiring build!
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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2023, 03:04:13 AM »
Your Lohner model is truly outstanding, Prez -

Excellent wood tones on the fuselage

Regards

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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2023, 02:31:56 PM »
Truly breathtaking work Prze, what a beauty. I know you encountered difficulties along the way but the finished model betrays none of those - bravo my friend!
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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2023, 09:48:34 PM »
Thank you everyone for the kind welcome to my model.

Quote from: Borsos on May 31, 2023, 08:45:14 AM
Terrific outcome, very informative build log and a very nice airplane in general. Really great all around!
I for myself had thought I‘ve read that they changed the unreliable Rapp engines for Hieros as soon as they were available. But I cannot remember where I‘ve read this.
Andreas

The engine exchange was surely possible but unfortunately all the photos of L127 and L135, which I have seen, show it with Rapp engine.
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Re: Lohner Type Tl (L75) (1/32, Lukgraph)
« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2023, 05:58:12 AM »
Truly a master class  :),

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