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Title: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Jamo on February 17, 2013, 06:08:31 AM
Rob Leigh took these great photos when he visited the Memorial Flight Association's workshop at Dugny, October 2011.

Flickr won't let me embed the images but, with Rob's permission I have linked to his photos below

http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/7017727723/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/6871621688/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/7017730031/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/6871638394/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/6871639674/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/6871640932/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/7017752893/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/6871646816/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/6871650336/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/7017760687/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/6871654676/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/6871658882/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/6872277276/

This is really good:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/7018386547/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/7018388663/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/6872279790/


The album is here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shuttleworthpix/sets/72157629521092929/with/7017735269/

You can download full size images from there which are all 2000 x 1033 pixels

Thanks Rob!
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: pepperman42 on February 17, 2013, 09:27:06 AM
They're all great. Thanks for relaying them.

Steve
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: lcarroll on February 17, 2013, 10:17:37 AM
Jamo/Rob,
   Very nice, Thanks for these!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Jamo on February 17, 2013, 01:24:42 PM
There are some new photos over at The Memorial Flight Assoc which have some interesting details for the detail afflicted among us.

Here is a photo of the aileron gap cover which is not mentioned in the WNW instructions but is noted in Maurice Brett's plans

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/top-wing11.jpg)

(http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af234/Jamo_kiwi/Wingnut%20Wings%20LVG%20CVI/Aileron_gap_cover.jpg)

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/top-wing8.jpg)

Petrol filler cap and breather tube in the top wing above the gravity tank:

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/top-wing6.jpg)

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/top-wing5.jpg)

Strapping details on the under-wing fuel tank

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/top-wing16.jpg)

Manufacturers marks on the wing spars and drain hole in the fabric

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/top-wing22.jpg)

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/top-wing17.jpg)

Reinforcing (leather?) around the strut attachment fittings

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/top-wing19.jpg)

Stacking bumps on the leading edge of the upper wing and a placard of some sort:

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/top-wing20.jpg)

And on the lower wing:

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/low-wing10.jpg)

And on the lower wing with reinforcing around the entry of the drag wire

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/low-wing8.jpg)

Plywood walkways

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/low-wing6.jpg)

(http://memorial.flight.free.fr/gallery/LVG/low-wing13.jpg)

I can't wait for this aircraft to be exported to NZ!

Cheers
James
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Jamo on April 08, 2013, 07:25:37 PM
The Memorial Flight have posted some more photos of progress with their LVG reproduction

http://memorial.flight.free.fr/indexuk.html

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3b581VgNFr8/UWHad7uQlUI/AAAAAAAABEI/3V4B-4W0chQ/s1600/01.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q2Hhgsy7XbQ/UWHad-hgu5I/AAAAAAAABEM/k3r9J4-ME8o/s1600/02.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kI5ITJhLfc0/UWHad7eoaeI/AAAAAAAABEQ/v4ExduWBaCs/s1600/03.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1zdD-SOrrrE/UWHafRZ75ZI/AAAAAAAABEk/YOnWr0dSEn4/s1600/04.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C5fe0bVCuKM/UWHafoJJFuI/AAAAAAAABEo/T5Xtq0epCAk/s1600/05.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Be7eF5hKgkI/UWHagbYuRuI/AAAAAAAABE0/CDkS8PAAdSk/s1600/07.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vF1rXIQwFTw/UWHaglWOEII/AAAAAAAABE8/TZ9J7rDYqSM/s1600/08.jpg)

Can't wait for this fantastic aircraft to be exported to TVAL . . .
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Nigel Jackson on April 08, 2013, 08:44:03 PM
Thanks for these James, the detail they provide is very useful.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: pepperman42 on April 09, 2013, 02:56:47 AM
Great detail shots thanks!!

Steve
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Des on April 09, 2013, 08:24:46 AM
Thanks James for the brilliant photos, they will certainly help anyone who is building this kit. She will be a magnificent sight in the air and will fit in extremely well with the other TVAL aircraft, any idea when completion date will be.

Des.
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Jamo on July 27, 2013, 08:12:00 AM
It has been around three months since The Memorial Flight posted their last update on the LVG C.VI and I had begun to wonder what was happening. Now they have uploaded some more photos on their website:
http://memorial.flight.free.fr/indexuk.html

"The aircraft is now back on its landing gear. The wings are now installed as you can see and final rigging cables are being finished. Water pipes were installed as well. The cowlings are also in progress. We are also offering you a photoscope of one of the seat belt, replicating the original one of course. Finally, we are currently filling the aircraft with water, oil and fuel. Next step : first engine run !"

Links to photos:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nphp9lTS-rU/UfA7cyUSIFI/AAAAAAAABF8/VrQWNinfPm4/s1600/1.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bXdoDX1gvvQ/UfA7cqQoRXI/AAAAAAAABF4/laK8TcAUmIw/s1600/2.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A2IY9nAsVZk/UfA7c9Et6rI/AAAAAAAABFw/yaQoWvhN5cU/s1600/3.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kbTEkOHvW1M/UfA7ehtJEmI/AAAAAAAABGI/D2-0olYwsn8/s1600/4.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6dXvhK6C9_Q/UfA7e_qKb-I/AAAAAAAABGM/-ZAOoB8B0YE/s1600/5.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0dgygWdXmrk/UfA7ewBkWmI/AAAAAAAABGY/pwpklOvgLTQ/s1600/6.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5vfUbIYR1N8/UfA7f0i_Z6I/AAAAAAAABGg/xzb-_IajNt8/s1600/7.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CHtSRIZ_nHU/UfA7gBqO36I/AAAAAAAABGk/rjK6GRMAB8w/s1600/8.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nNZGNYSYwmM/UfA7ghqcjcI/AAAAAAAABGw/c2h-_iT6qI0/s1600/9.jpg)
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Des on July 27, 2013, 08:28:22 AM
Thanks very much James for this latest update. It appears that progress is moving ahead at a steady pace, this is going to be one very special LVG, she looks immaculate.

Des.
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Zabu on July 27, 2013, 08:57:41 AM
This is Gold!

Thx for the pics.

Cheers.
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: BLOWHARD on July 27, 2013, 02:39:51 PM
Thanks Jamo, that hits the spot!  :D
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: dr 1 ace on August 06, 2013, 02:37:02 AM
Quote from: BLOWHARD on July 27, 2013, 02:39:51 PM
Thanks Jamo, that hits the spot!  :D

Dittos, THANKS !
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Lyle on August 24, 2013, 02:50:08 AM
I wonder who the source is for their lozenge--it looks very much like what's on the TVAL Albatros D.Vas.
Cheers, Lyle
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Beto on August 27, 2013, 02:20:55 AM
Probably it comes from TVAL. BTW, have you spotted the Albatros fuselage in the pictures?
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: dr 1 ace on August 27, 2013, 12:24:49 PM
there are two, Alb fuselages
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Ernie on August 28, 2013, 01:02:08 AM
Rob & James, thanks so much for the photos.  They are a great
reference source.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: David on August 28, 2013, 12:54:21 PM
Quote from: dr 1 ace on August 27, 2013, 12:24:49 PM
there are two, Alb fuselages

Hi Dr 1 Ace,

I can see them now!  ;D  I didn't know that they had Albatroses!  Does anyone know which model they are?  In one of the photos at least one of the fuselages looks like a D.V or a D.Va, but in the other photos I can't identify the model.

Regards,

David.
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Dave in Dubai on August 28, 2013, 09:01:15 PM
When are they going to run the engine on the LVg?
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Jamo on September 16, 2013, 07:28:02 PM
Looks fairly soon now for the engine run:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/p480x480/1234113_523978137676874_1381955405_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Ernie on September 16, 2013, 08:28:08 PM
What a lovely looking aeroplane.  Thanks for posting, James.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Dave in Dubai on September 16, 2013, 09:45:47 PM
 :) thanks Jamo, it looks fantastic.

Hope they will put a clip on youtube as Kermit did with his Snipe.

Wonder what colour to paint that fuselage for the WNW model?
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: pepperman42 on September 23, 2013, 01:22:07 AM
Great looking machine. Thanks for the picture.

Steve
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Jamo on September 24, 2013, 08:41:13 PM
Wahoo! Engine test run:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/563538_527699417304746_351543146_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Dave in Dubai on October 13, 2013, 07:07:25 PM
http://youtu.be/st4jG9cTLIk

Music for the ears....first engine test run on youtube. :)
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Des on November 24, 2013, 07:29:37 AM
What a beautiful sight and sound to see the engine come to life, any idea when the aircraft will be moved to NZ?

Des.
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Jamo on November 24, 2013, 09:22:40 AM
Gene DeMarco was over there recently but the LVG wasn't quite ready for a test flight. It won't be too much longer . . .
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Jamo on December 15, 2013, 06:35:44 AM
From Facebook

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/857445_553166144758073_385346674_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1396971_553166594758028_1202393325_o.jpg)

Interesting how the cowlings look different colours depending on the light conditions
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Des on December 15, 2013, 07:19:00 AM
Thanks James, it looks like she is ready to rock and roll, won't be long now before she lands in her new home.

Des.
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Jamo on June 02, 2014, 07:40:09 AM
Now finished. Photographed by Frédérick Vandentorren at Aerodrome De Cerny very recently. Click to see full size image

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10382043_654246727983347_7519717181645536381_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10298510_654246844650002_2814077555950677841_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10368854_654246841316669_6322153575124834029_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10428336_654246837983336_423092656733915553_o.jpg)

Maybe it will be at Hood Aerodrome in time for the Remembrance Day airshow?
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: IFF1418 on June 02, 2014, 04:04:28 PM
Outstanding photos as usual James, thank you and congratulations!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Jamo on June 28, 2014, 09:46:28 PM
Gene deMarco took the LVG up for its first flight on June 6th at Aérodrome Cerny La Ferte Alais.

These shots by  Franck Cabrol from Memorial Flight's Facebook album:.

(https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/10481505_667477153326971_3548859043512024807_o.jpg)

(https://scontent-b-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/10380411_666292543445432_8333013747736462859_o.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10483308_666291613445525_3275682981847668768_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Des on June 28, 2014, 09:50:14 PM
Thanks very much James for posting these photos, it is fantastic to see her in the air.

Des.
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: lcarroll on June 28, 2014, 10:48:37 PM
AS usual James, absolutely great photos. Thanks for all of your efforts!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Umlaufmotor on June 28, 2014, 10:57:56 PM
The thing is in the air?   :o
Great news, really great news!

This team has done over years an incredibly good job.

I think, it's time to built my WNW LVG in this Scheme, now.
..........................of course, with high detailled interior and engine................. ::)

James, many thanks for the Pictures!! ;)

Servus
Bertl
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: pepperman42 on June 29, 2014, 11:54:57 PM
Great stuff!! Thanx for passing these along.

Steve
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Nigel Jackson on June 30, 2014, 12:45:34 AM
Glorious stuff, James. Thanks. It's interesting to see how the sunlight impacts on the various tones.

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 30, 2014, 03:22:48 AM
Quote from: Nigel Jackson on June 30, 2014, 12:45:34 AM
Glorious stuff, James. Thanks. It's interesting to see how the sunlight impacts on the various tones.

Best wishes
Nigel


Perfect example of why not to be too dogmatic about "colors".

Ed
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Dave in Dubai on July 10, 2014, 04:05:22 PM
Here are the moving pictures of that Wingnut Wings aeroplane in flight:

http://youtu.be/8BF7AYedkFM
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: rhallinger on July 10, 2014, 05:01:21 PM
Great stuff guys!  Thanks for posting.  ;D.  I suspect we'll see a few more of these in Under Construction shortly, with this outstanding motivation.

Cheers,

Bob
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: Ernie on July 11, 2014, 01:06:35 AM
Lovely picture!  Thank you James. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: joanblaue on August 27, 2014, 10:50:17 PM
Hello,
A small update with this video :

http://memorial-flight-news.blogspot.fr/2014_07_01_archive.html


...err...the WNW is sold out !!!

cheers
olivier
Title: Re: Memorial Flight's LVG C.VI
Post by: lcarroll on August 27, 2014, 11:38:28 PM
Very enjoyable Video, great "atmosphere' and so nice to see her flying! Thanks for the Posting.
Cheers,
Lance