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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: DaddyO on April 13, 2025, 01:20:01 AM
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For those that may have missed my thread bout the build on this one here are a few completed shots.
KP's version is one of the best of their kits which I've tried (although I didn't risk the decals) ;) Some added details as usual which can be found in the build thread such as new struts from soldered brass, a carved prop and unusual exhaust for the type made from stretched sprue. A supposedly 'quick' build that consumed nearly 2 months of modelling time - ah well it looks great on the shelf. Aviattic lozenge on the wings with the rest of the markings from various old decal sheets or painted by hand
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54447112265_4679d7f6a2_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qXiFyV)LVG on base (https://flic.kr/p/2qXiFyV) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54446931264_a5d94d5b96_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qXhKLd)LVG rear (https://flic.kr/p/2qXhKLd) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54447112285_3535aba060_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qXiFzg)LVG close up (https://flic.kr/p/2qXiFzg) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
(Really pleased with the little hand painted rigging notes on this) ;D
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54447112310_2e9d73e259_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2qXiFzG)LVG underside (https://flic.kr/p/2qXiFzG) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
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Very nicely built mini LVG.
Superbly done.
I like little details like the repair patches on the fabric surface.
Servus
Bertl
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Lokking great Paul, excellent build! I did wonder what the light coloured squares on the lozenge fabric were, now I know...
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Very nicely built mini LVG.
Superbly done.
I like little details like the repair patches on the fabric surface.
Servus
Bertl
Lokking great Paul, excellent build! I did wonder what the light coloured squares on the lozenge fabric were, now I know...
Cheers Bertl and enathan ;D
I wanted to add a bit of visual interest to the lozenge covering so most is the 'faded' effect, but I used 'new' on the elevator for contrast as if it has been replaced and then added a few patches to help with the story.
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Lovely job! I have one of these in the stash (was a gift from a very kind friend) and it's nice to see what can be done with it.
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I?d be really proud of that, it turned out great!!
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Very nice!
Greetings Joachim
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Lovely job! I have one of these in the stash (was a gift from a very kind friend) and it's nice to see what can be done with it.
Thanks Zac. ;D
It's a really nice kit apart from the struts which are a bit clunky so would need a bit of work (or replacement) The fabric effect on the wing is really nice and a testament to the original kit.
I?d be really proud of that, it turned out great!!
Cheers MightyEighth - It certainly looks good on the shelf in the cabinet ;D
Very nice!
Greetings Joachim
Hi Joachim. Glad you like it ;D
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That looks excellent! How did you do the rigging? I?ve been thinking about getting on of these - having seen yours I think I will now, although it won?t be as good.
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Thank you Will ;D
Rigging is my usual method of monofilament fitted into holes drilled all the way through. The Aviattic lozenge made it trickier than usual because I normally paint, assemble, rig and then touch up any holes left. The decal is transparent so no overlaps or patches are possible because they'd show up like a sore thumb. :(
The method I used on this was to cover the undersurface of the top wing and the top of the bottom wing, drill all the holes and then add rib tapes (from Eduard) Overlong pieces of monofilament were then threaded and glued to the top wing and the top surface repaired and touched up then varnished before finishing the decalling. This gave a finished top wing with lots of threads attached. Assemble the model/struts as usual and then thread each line through the appropriate hole only gluing when absolutely sure they were correct. ::) When everything was dry excess lines were trimmed, holes dressed and after varnishing the lozenge decals could be applied to the bottom surface of the lower wing.
Hope that helps
Paul
Have a go at one if you get the chance; it's the nicest KP kit I've tried so far and there are a few simpler schemes that could avoid the messing about with the wing lozenge 8)
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That is really good. I too like the contrasts on the lozenge fabric and repairs. Nice to see a lesser known type represented.
Stephen.
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Lovely!
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That is really good. I too like the contrasts on the lozenge fabric and repairs. Nice to see a lesser known type represented.
Stephen.
Lovely!
Many thanks Stephen and Borsos ;D
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Lovely work all round Paul, this is a little gem. The extra detailing adds a lot and you can actually see most of it! Looks great on the base as well.
Mind you, I think you misspelled some of the words on the rigging notes..... ;) ;D
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Lovely work all round Paul, this is a little gem. The extra detailing adds a lot and you can actually see most of it! Looks great on the base as well.
Mind you, I think you misspelled some of the words on the rigging notes..... ;) ;D
LOL ;D Cheers Nigel
(My daughter did actually try to read the 'lift here' lettering before deciding it didn't make any sense :o Mind you she has much better eyes than me)
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Stunning build Paul. You have a wonderful finesse in this scale, I was going to try your bungee cords on my Hannover but I'm going to pass.
I need to master the art of your soldered brass struts. Is it in the build log?
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/23369dca-5e69-4fb6-a612-7f1549985561/43b430ea-ec4f-47de-915f-e5aa7b3c47e6.jpg) (https://hosting.photobucket.com/23369dca-5e69-4fb6-a612-7f1549985561/43b430ea-ec4f-47de-915f-e5aa7b3c47e6.jpg)
This lovely build is seriously effecting my own build schedule...
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Thanks for that. 8)
Great to see that it's inspired you to dig out the BM kit. Give it a go you'll make a lovely job I'm sure. Yes the soldering is covered in the build log thread although I'm a bit crude with such things I manage to get something usable ;)
Paul
ps - The bungee cords are easy enough and would be a doddle in 48th ;D
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Fantastic result on your KP LVG kit, Paul!
Regards
Dave
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No mention of soldering in the build log.
Maybe post something in the "Tips" section for us?
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Fantastic result on your KP LVG kit, Paul!
Regards
Dave
Cheers Dave ;D
No mention of soldering in the build log.
Maybe post something in the "Tips" section for us?
Leave it with me Allan and I'll see what I can sort out ;)
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Wonderful job! No plane with lozenge is easy!
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Wonderful job! No plane with lozenge is easy!
Many thanks RVW - A simpler scheme planned for the next build ;)
Paul
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Very nice. You have shown that those KP kits can be build to such high quality!
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Excellent work Paul. I like the scheme you chose, near to the look of a production aircraft. It really highlights the clean design that Albatros produced.
Very well done lozenge and rigging!
All the best,
Tim
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Very nice. You have shown that those KP kits can be build to such high quality!
Cheers Prze. This is the best KP kit I've tried so far so well worth a dabble if you're so inclined ;)
Excellent work Paul. I like the scheme you chose, near to the look of a production aircraft. It really highlights the clean design that Albatros produced.
Very well done lozenge and rigging!
All the best,
Tim
Hiya Tim.
Thanks for that ;D (I wanted something 'near standard' because I fancied another wooden fuselage model and happened to have some Pheon lozenge decals that needed to be used) :D
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Top notch work, Paul. Amazing job at that scale. The Aviattic decals look awesome.
Cheers,
Gary
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Top notch work, Paul. Amazing job at that scale. The Aviattic decals look awesome.
Cheers,
Gary
Cheers Gary. They certainly look good once done, but I found them tricky to use compared with 'normal' decals. Pleased with how it turned out overall though ;D
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Agree that this is the best KP kit out there. Great looking model, love the wood-lozenge combo!
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Your talent, especially at this scale is pretty darn amazing. Great looking aircraft.
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Agree that this is the best KP kit out there. Great looking model, love the wood-lozenge combo!
Thanks torbiorn - it's well worth a bash and as you say the wood/lozenge combo is a bit of a winner :)
Your talent, especially at this scale is pretty darn amazing. Great looking aircraft.
I can't find a smiling/blushing emoticon Richard, but really appreciate the comment ;D
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Again, admiring your work. I wish my rigging looked half as good at twice the size. I have to work on turn buckles...