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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: The_Magnificent_Squadron on November 16, 2024, 10:52:22 PM

Title: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: The_Magnificent_Squadron on November 16, 2024, 10:52:22 PM
My Finished model of LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU', A early aircraft used by SNETA; one of the forerunners of SABENA, The aircraft appeared at some point in this scheme between 1920 and 1923 and the code would later be used on another SABENA aircraft. Its a bit of a mix with post war LVGs if they flew in modified or unmodified condition with the only photos ive seen of this one showing it with its original observer compartment intact.

I used a Wingnut Wings kit finished with self done wood effect on fuselage, Aviattic Lozenge decals, Self cut paint masks with the lettering and decals being made by Bjorn Carlson of Flying Bear Models, Copper State wire wheels and Proper Plane prop. The kit has little modification other then adding in some luggage where the radio would have been and a new seat in the observers compartment.

(https://i.postimg.cc/TwF6DkJs/Obahu-silver.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fTpQqg4T/obahu1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3NVkSCC4/obahu11.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/c4G8WB8x/obahu13.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/LXqZ9yTX/Obahu14.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/j20CsR2g/Obahu15.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/y8wMpxbb/Obahu16.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/fbzrrdv5/Obahu17.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/bwT6kJjn/Obahu18.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3xK18TDx/Obahu19.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/cH4zLQqb/obahu2.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tRYLbhGM/Obahu20.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Yq8gxmht/Obahu21.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/5NfLvm9P/Obahu22.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

This image shows the civil code on the underside wing

(https://i.postimg.cc/3xSX3DTt/Obahu23.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Vk6tZLCn/Obahu24.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CKvSPSbB/Obahu25.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Ssz36hdp/Obahu26.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QdX2Rv8p/Obahu27.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jdqvKTfd/Obahu29.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/4dTb0RZG/Obahu30.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/gkrRN2RR/Obahu32.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/28JWJNFt/Obahu33.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)

(https://i.postimg.cc/7Zhb0R3H/obahu4.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)









Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: PrzemoL on November 17, 2024, 01:33:37 AM
Very nice. Still, I would love to see some close-ups.  :)
Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: lone modeller on November 17, 2024, 06:12:41 AM
That is different - a WW1 type in post war civilian markings. A very interesting choice of markings. Very well presented.

Stephen.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: PJ Fisher on November 17, 2024, 09:16:48 AM
Bravo!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: Brad Cancian on November 17, 2024, 10:24:20 AM
A wonderful finish, and a very interesting colour scheme. I tip my hat to you, sir!

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: NigelR on November 17, 2024, 07:15:38 PM
Lovely work all round Sam. The close ups aren't displaying for some reason, it would be great to see this one in more detail.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: Borsos on November 17, 2024, 09:40:05 PM
Very nice and clean build. These spoked wheels really suit the LVG C. VI.
Andreas
Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: KiwiZac on November 18, 2024, 12:51:40 PM
What a beauty! I'm a sucker for civilian conversions and this is a terrific example.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: The_Magnificent_Squadron on November 18, 2024, 07:39:23 PM
Very nice. Still, I would love to see some close-ups.  :)

Thank you, any particular part you'd like to see a closeup of?

Very nice and clean build. These spoked wheels really suit the LVG C. VI.
Andreas

Thank you, i found they did need reinforcing with superglue as the first set i used eventually warped but they do work

What a beauty! I'm a sucker for civilian conversions and this is a terrific example.

Thank you, ive got more planned for LVGs and rumplers eventually

Lovely work all round Sam. The close ups aren't displaying for some reason, it would be great to see this one in more detail.

Thank you, any part you'd like to see close up and i will take more pictures

A wonderful finish, and a very interesting colour scheme. I tip my hat to you, sir!

Cheers,

BC

Thank you

Bravo!
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Thank you

That is different - a WW1 type in post war civilian markings. A very interesting choice of markings. Very well presented.

Stephen.

Thank you, the amount of aircraft which entered the civilian market post WW1 was so much to the extent it almost killed the domestic civilian aircraft industry in the UK  :o
Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: NigelR on November 18, 2024, 07:42:57 PM
Thank you, any part you'd like to see close up and i will take more pictures
Nothing specific, I would just like to see the bigger versions of the pictures you posted. When I click on any picture I just get a Postimages page, not the bigger version of your pictures. But maybe that's just me for some reason......
Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: DaveB on November 19, 2024, 03:24:45 AM
Lovely! Good wood effects on fuselage too.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: Will Levesley on November 19, 2024, 04:35:15 AM
That?s a really interesting scheme.  Civilian markings over the camouflage lozenge.  And really well done!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: dr 1 ace on December 09, 2024, 02:58:55 AM
Nicely Done !  Congrats on the Award .

Ed
Title: Re: LVG C.VI 'O-BAHU'
Post by: RAGIII on December 17, 2024, 11:03:57 AM
Outstanding build and unusual markings. Doesn't get any better!
RAGIII