Wingnut Wings 1:32 LVG C.VI

[lone modeller]

Superb detailing Lance. I am just glad that the cockpit of the Gunbus was simple by comparison because I could not add the details that you have on your model.

Stephen.

[lcarroll]

Stephen,
    Thank you for your kind comment. Having followed your FB.5 Thread I can't agree, your detailed approach to date is most impressive! (and you are working on a much more challenging project then this Kit.)
Cheers,
Lance

[aliluke]

Wonderful work Lance - I now wish you and Prze had been ahead of me so I could steal ideas! Too late for that...

It may be here in the thread but which scheme are you going to recreate?

Cheers
Alistair

[lcarroll]

Thanks Alistair,
     I ordered the Wingnut Wings original decal sheet for the Kit when I got the Duelist LVG/Camel Kit originally as I thought the latter single scheme too plain. My original choice was "Mia"/Eleynor" but it's so popular out there that I'm now working towards scheme number one of the original Kit with the black and white checker board panels on the fuselage or scheme number five with the black and white lightning fuselage band. Both schemes are rather plain but I like the light stained wood fuselage effect for this aircraft. I'd also like to use a four vs. five color lozenge with a light brown or buff varnish over spray which the reference material states was common on the production runs.
   I was very pleased to get the re-released model as I'd missed the original, hopefully Wingnuts continues to release second runs of previously OOP Kits.
Cheers,
Lance

[Juan]

Looking great Lance, she is turning out beautifully.  Looking forward to your next installment.

[lcarroll]

Thank you Juan, the next installment has been delayed a bit by some self induced errors as I have had to remove some of the lines and linkages I installed on the fuselage sides to enable the side framework to be installed on the cockpit module. Simple logic had I thought ahead a bit further ........
Cheers,
Lance

[GazzaS]

Wow, Lance!  Some excellent detail work!

Gaz

[lcarroll]

Many Thanks Gaz,
 I hope to organize some time to do a bit more soon, real life has really put the brakes on any progress for the past week.
Cheers,
Lance

[Alexis]

Been following this for some time now Lance , you have come along way in your skills . Well done so far !



Teeri

[lcarroll]

Thanks Terri, been a while since we've heard from you and I've been wondering where you'd disappeared to?
Cheers,
Lance

[GazzaS]

Many Thanks Gaz,
 I hope to organize some time to do a bit more soon, real life has really put the brakes on any progress for the past week.
Cheers,
Lance

No need to feel bad about that.  I've been in a bit of a funk, myself.  Not been paying attention to the forums as much as normal, and getting a bit morose.

Gaz

[lcarroll]

   With the exception of the seat belts and a couple of spare Parabellum Magazines in the Gunner's position the cockpit is complete. The push rods for the throttle, spark advance, and mixture control had to be added after the frame was assembled as well as the fuel line on the right side wall. I see by the photos that a bit of dusting is in order, I did some minor trimming of the top of one of the bulkheads earlier........ good old macro Mode!







   The Radio, Gunner/Observer's bench seat, and the far rear portions of the flight controls were added after the frame was assembled as well.



   The fuselage was then dry fitted around the assembled cockpit module; as with most Wingnut Wings assemblies it fit beautifully!





     The fuselage has now been set aside for a while as I shift to the Lozenge Decals of the wings and tail plane for a change of pace!
Cheers,
Lance

[PrzemoL]

Lovely, Lance!

[Gisbod]

Looking good Lance!

Guy

[lcarroll]

Thanks Guy and Prze, I appreciate you looking in and commenting. On reviewing the photos this morning my question is does anyone have a line on a micro vacuum cleaner??
Cheers,
Lance