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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: Chris Johnson on December 06, 2012, 10:08:11 AM

Title: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: Chris Johnson on December 06, 2012, 10:08:11 AM

Today I finished my first two-seater, WnW's LVG C.VI which I began on October 12th this year. I decided to build aircraft number 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918, to further my experience in replicating a woodgrain fuselage. Rather than repeat the information that appears in my build log at: http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=945.135  I'll just say that this is an excellent kit, and a pleasure to build. Those familiar with this marking scheme will note that it shouldn't include the observer's MG but I included it in most of these shots because . . . well . . .  it's my model and I think it adds a bit of interest.

Thanks for dropping by and having a look.

Cheers,

Chris

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/DSCN4155.jpg)

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(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/DSCN4172.jpg)

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Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: pepperman42 on December 06, 2012, 10:30:12 AM

Very well done. A great looking bird.

Steve

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: GAJouette on December 06, 2012, 10:51:07 AM

  Chris,
Outstanding project my old friend. Congratulations she's awesome!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: lcarroll on December 06, 2012, 12:37:49 PM

Chris,
   Nice "recovery" and magnificent build! You have done a wonderful job on her; now, on with the "Bif"!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: LindsayT on December 06, 2012, 12:53:02 PM

At the risk of repeating myself, she's a beautiful bird! It's the finer touches that really make it stand out.

Well done, Chris.

Lindsay

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: coyotemagic on December 06, 2012, 02:24:52 PM

She's truly lovely, Chris!  An absolute gem.  I would be thrilled if mine turned out so exquisite.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: PrzemoL on December 06, 2012, 06:08:00 PM

Beautiful. Nice and clean. Congratulations on such a crisp looking model.

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: Des on December 06, 2012, 06:26:08 PM

Congratulations Chris on completing a spectacular build, it looks awesome. The overall finish is superb with excelent rigging and a fantastic laminated propeller. Even though it is not supposed to have the observers machine gun I reckon it looks great, very well done Chris.  :) :) :)

Des.

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: mgunns on December 09, 2012, 12:24:22 AM

Very nicely Done Chris.  As has been stated, a very "crisp" model.  Very well defined lines with the use of oil highlighting, and...the machine gun is a nice touch.  I am sure that somewhere in the Bundesarchiv is a photo of it with a machine gun.

Best

Mark

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: Whiteknuckles on December 30, 2012, 02:35:36 PM

Great job on this beauty Chris, I can only echo the praise above ;)

Andrew

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: Epeeman on December 31, 2012, 07:21:33 AM

Gorgeous model, Chris - well done mate.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: Chris Johnson on December 31, 2012, 11:14:13 PM

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to post your comments! You guys are the best!

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: uncletony on December 31, 2012, 11:57:06 PM

A very handsome result! congrats.

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: Chris Johnson on January 01, 2013, 12:08:09 AM

Thanks Bo, but can I have your propeller?  :D

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: rhallinger on January 01, 2013, 12:27:38 AM

Hi Chris.  Great job!  I've already commented over on the build log, but I'll repeat that the fuselage looks like you used . . . wood! ;D  Spectacular!  I also think you nailed the green and mauve shades of paint: not too garish nor too pastel--just right, IMHO.  I really like this scheme, with the painted camo and the maltese crosses on this aircraft.  Good choice!

Regards,

Bob

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: uncletony on January 01, 2013, 02:46:42 AM

Quote from: Chris Johnson on January 01, 2013, 12:08:09 AM

Thanks Bo, but can I have your propeller?  :D

Cheers,

Chris

I would, but I don't think it's the right size  ;)

(Your prop looks great, BTW)

Title: Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on January 01, 2013, 05:01:50 AM

super nice chris, i did the same scheme on mine.mainly cuz i dont like wnw lozenge.you woodgrain looks great.