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Title: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: eclarson on July 05, 2020, 11:04:28 AM: I finally got around to doing something I should have done years ago - take some decent photos of my Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI. This model represents many firsts and a second for me. Besides being my first Wingnut kit, it was the first time using lozenge decals, first time doing significant rigging, and the first time doing wood grain effect over a large area. It was my second WWI-era model.

(https://i.imgur.com/LlbBVjW.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/rtXQFWj.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/XCbMBGu.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/f30VeRi.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/0V12sPZ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/yXw3tEz.jpg)

Cheers,
Eric
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: crouthaj on July 05, 2020, 01:09:52 PM: Beautiful wood effect -- painted with oils?

Thanks for showing off the cool model!

Jason
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: smperry on July 05, 2020, 01:32:28 PM: Beautiful work all around, a real treat to look at.
sp
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: gbrivio on July 05, 2020, 01:50:56 PM: Beautiful model, thank you for sharing.
Ciao
Giuseppe
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: Alexis on July 05, 2020, 10:59:06 PM: Hi Eric ,

She turned out super ! I like the wood effect on the fuselage , very well done :)

How was the overall experience for you ?

Terri
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: eclarson on July 05, 2020, 11:49:49 PM: Quote from: crouthaj on July 05, 2020, 01:09:52 PM
Beautiful wood effect -- painted with oils?

Thanks for showing off the cool model!

Jason

Thank you Jason! Yes, the wood effect is oil over Tamiya paint base.
FYI, I built the model 10 years ago and shortly afterwards I put together this tutorial on how I did the wood effect.

https://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=178.0

You're welcome!

Cheers,
Eric

Eric
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: RichieW on July 06, 2020, 12:54:11 AM: Glad you got round to taking decent photos, this is an exquisite build.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: eclarson on July 06, 2020, 01:47:04 AM: Quote from: Terri on July 05, 2020, 10:59:06 PM
Hi Eric ,

She turned out super ! I like the wood effect on the fuselage , very well done :)

How was the overall experience for you ?

Terri

Thanks Terri! Hard to believe it was 10 years ago that I built her. And sad that it took this long for me to take some decent photos. :)

The overall experience was life-changing (my modeling "life" that is). When Wingnut Wings burst on the scene, I had only built one WWI model - a DML 1/48 Fokker Dr.1 - and normally did not build in 1/32. After seeing numerous reviews I decided to treat myself to a single WNW kit to see what all the hub-bub was about. At the time I knew very little about WWI aircraft and had never heard of the LVG but thought it looked cool so I chose it. When the kit arrived I immediately knew it was something special. The box art alone was stunning, beyond anything I'd ever seen. Whatever I was working on at the time was set aside and I plunged in. 9 months later, a completed LVG was on my shelf and the start of a love affair with WNW began. Now, 10 years later, I have 30+ WNW kits in my stash, have built 5, and am about to start #6 (an Albatros D.Va). :)

Cheers,
Eric
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: ModelCellar on July 06, 2020, 02:26:26 AM: very, VERY nice ! I like it a lot.

Paul
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: RAGIII on July 06, 2020, 07:51:42 AM: A Beautiful Model! I am glad you have shared it Even if a bit Late!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: lcarroll on July 06, 2020, 11:46:18 AM: Absolutely spectacular Eric! The same scheme I chose for mine, and you've done an incredibly great job on it! Your second WW.I Model.........? Hard to believe, she's a real beauty!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: Bughunter on July 07, 2020, 06:50:56 AM: The first WNW kit with the first significant rigging? :o
I see only a super clean build, and with the lovely details you show on this pictures, I can (again) fully understand the buzz around this company.
Really pity, that the model community lost this source (and that the 1/32 models are to big for me).

If you keep learning and improving like this, where will it lead? ::)

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: lone modeller on July 10, 2020, 09:09:01 PM: For only your second WW1 subject that is a truly amazing build. The quality of the finish is just first class - a mini-masterpiece in every way. I am so pleased that you have posted this - it is a real inspiration.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: eclarson on July 10, 2020, 10:38:52 PM: Quote from: Bughunter on July 07, 2020, 06:50:56 AM
The first WNW kit with the first significant rigging? :o
I see only a super clean build, and with the lovely details you show on this pictures, I can (again) fully understand the buzz around this company.
Really pity, that the model community lost this source (and that the 1/32 models are to big for me).

If you keep learning and improving like this, where will it lead? ::)

Cheers,
Frank

Quote from: lone modeller on July 10, 2020, 09:09:01 PM
For only your second WW1 subject that is a truly amazing build. The quality of the finish is just first class - a mini-masterpiece in every way. I am so pleased that you have posted this - it is a real inspiration.

Stephen.

Thank you for those kind comments guys! I forgot to mention I built the LVG 10 years ago. :)

I've built a few WWI models since then including a couple Eduard 1/48 subjects and 4 other WNW kits. ;D

Cheers,
Eric
Title: Re: Wingnut Wings 1/32 LVG C.VI
Post by: GazzaS on July 11, 2020, 07:54:36 AM: Wow, ten years is a long time to wait to do pics! Great job on her, though. Love the clean presentation.

Gaz