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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: DaddyO on January 25, 2026, 09:49:40 PM
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For those that missed my earlier posts I've eventually got around to finishing this little vignette :)
The model is KP's LVG CVI and was originally built as a 'standard' display model [which I was mighty pleased with; it's really nice kit if anyone fancies a go at one] Sadly it was amongst a number that were badly damaged when a glass shelf in the display cabinet slipped and fell on them. I decided to go 'full crash scene' on this one because of the extent of the damage. A couple of figures were suitably modified and a base created from putty and ground up compost/garden dirt and the usual acrylics. The lower wing was tweaked a bit as if it had been pushed back in the landing and a few 'bullet' holes added to the model including the 'lucky' rounds that punctured the radiator and engine block.
That's pretty much it and now it's completed I can once again display the LVG at shows ;D
Cheers
Paul
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55059990673_1962c61c06_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rTsQY2)LVG Crash 2 (https://flic.kr/p/2rTsQY2) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55059815946_32ceef9fa2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rTrX2u)LVG Crash 6 (https://flic.kr/p/2rTrX2u) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55059815936_a0079ea439_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rTrX2j)LVG Crash (https://flic.kr/p/2rTrX2j) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55003004454_3d4e4e56c3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rNqLX1)Resurrected (https://flic.kr/p/2rNqLX1) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55059990538_de5dba814e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2rTsQVG)LVG Figures (https://flic.kr/p/2rTsQVG) by Paul S (https://www.flickr.com/photos/202177392@N05/), on Flickr
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Looks great! Making good out of a bad situation.
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Nice Save !!
Ed
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Cheers guys ;D
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Great work, Paul.
Love it.
This small display is an eye-catcher.
On the one hand, it's a shame about the LVG, but on the other hand, it depicts a scene that not everyone has in their display case.
In any case, it's a great representation of an LVG rescue.
...... small details also catch the eye, such as the Seat belts hanging over the fuselage .... or the pile of mud, that the sliding aircraft has built up in front of it.
Servus
Bertl
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Great work, Paul.
Love it.
This small display is an eye-catcher.
On the one hand, it's a shame about the LVG, but on the other hand, it depicts a scene that not everyone has in their display case.
In any case, it's a great representation of an LVG rescue.
...... small details also catch the eye, such as the Seat belts hanging over the fuselage .... or the pile of mud, that the sliding aircraft has built up in front of it.
Servus
Bertl
Thanks Bertl ;D
It's those little things in dioramas and vignettes that really interest me.
Building a model a nice model is great, but once you catch the viewers eye it's the tiny details draw their view closer and make them want to linger. (With the figures I used to make I'd often add a small creature such as a lizard or squirrel hidden away in a corner just waiting as a surprise for the viewer who delved a little deeper . . .) ;)
Paul
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An excellent save from an absolute disaster. I would not be happy if my display cabinets collapsed on my models.
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An excellent save from an absolute disaster. I would not be happy if my display cabinets collapsed on my models.
Cheers Will
You can be assured there were a few choice phrases uttered at the time :o ;)
Paul
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This turned out fantastic! Great way to keep such a well done model in your collection. And I'm sure it will be a real conversation piece... people will probably wonder why you trashed such a well done model to depict a wrecked one? An inspirational story on what really transpired. The figures turned out great, hard to get realistic poses in such a small scale but you've accomplished that very well. And as mentioned, the small details are abundant and interesting to check... I really like the mud splatter all the way to the upper wing as well as traces of the drained coolant. The mud you created looks authentic and tell me if I'm imagining this... am I seeing some ribs on the front of the engine cylinder? I know for a fact that the kit does not have these in their molding (as well done as the KP LVG is)?
This is truly a work of art... kind of busted up art but none the less....
Scott
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This turned out fantastic! Great way to keep such a well done model in your collection. And I'm sure it will be a real conversation piece... people will probably wonder why you trashed such a well done model to depict a wrecked one? An inspirational story on what really transpired. The figures turned out great, hard to get realistic poses in such a small scale but you've accomplished that very well. And as mentioned, the small details are abundant and interesting to check... I really like the mud splatter all the way to the upper wing as well as traces of the drained coolant. The mud you created looks authentic and tell me if I'm imagining this... am I seeing some ribs on the front of the engine cylinder? I know for a fact that the kit does not have these in their molding (as well done as the KP LVG is)?
This is truly a work of art... kind of busted up art but none the less....
Scott
Thank you Scott (I can't find a blushing emoji so you'll have to imagine one here)
Good spot on the engine detail. The exhaust isn't an option found in the kit so I built it up from stretched sprue and brass tubing. The engine is a Small Stuff one I seem to remember; mostly hidden away, but still there if you look closely enough ;)
For those interested this is how I made the base up -
After planning the layout the landscape was built up using terracotta Miliput initially. I then added a layer of cling film to protect the model and pushed it into the still wet putty. A few foot prints were also added near the resting aircraft using a spare figure. After removing the cling film it was allowed to dry then painted with a mix of earthen colours. Once dry this was covered with diluted PVA and 'mud' was added (This is a mix of dried compost, and garden soil which were been baked in the oven for a short while to kill off anything likely to mould later, but don't tell anyone or I'll be in trouble) :D A touch of 'roadside dust' collected from the edge of the kerb was added to the 'mud' mix for a bit of variety and texture
Some 'mud' was also mixed with PVA and applied directly to the model to blend it into the base. then a few flicks applied to the front and underside where it would likely have been thrown up. Oil and water stains were applied to the model using very dilute oil paints. Acrylic washes were added to the base to blend it all together and once everything had dried properly I roughly applied satin varnish to some areas to get some patches of dampness. Gloss varnish was used in the puddles, but this didn't give quite the right effect so I ended up using AK 'Still water' which gave a wetter appearance without looking like the areas were full of water
Kind've scary to do all this to a nice model, but having one already busted and ready for the spares box does lend a freedom to approach this sort of scene without fear ;D
Cheers
Paul
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Great recovery! And fine modeling skills on display here! Congratulations.
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Got to agree with all of the above comments. I wish that I had the skill to be able to convert a badly damaged model into such a unique and convincing scene.
Stephen.
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Thanks guys - appreciate your comments and support ;D
Paul
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I was convinced I had commented on this one but apparently not....(maybe FB or somewhere else??). This is indeed a great save, the vignette is fantastic and the figures are superb. The storytelling is great here - the pose of the figures, the little details like the seatbelts and the mud thrown up over the aircraft. Lovely work Paul, can't wait to see it on the SIG table!
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I was convinced I had commented on this one but apparently not....(maybe FB or somewhere else??). This is indeed a great save, the vignette is fantastic and the figures are superb. The storytelling is great here - the pose of the figures, the little details like the seatbelts and the mud thrown up over the aircraft. Lovely work Paul, can't wait to see it on the SIG table!
Hi Nigel
Cheers matey (I had to double check myself)
I'll try not to drop anything else on it before getting it to the SIG table ;)
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This whole project is a great triumph of persverence in the face of great adversity! Great save and excellent result
Cheers, Skyhook
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Wonderful work! It tells a simple yet effective story, which is often something these small vignettes miss. Well done!
Cheers,
Brad C
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Thank you kindly gents ;D
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Geeze...I just saw this. Mighty impressive!! Love it.
Dan
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Geeze...I just saw this. Mighty impressive!! Love it.
Dan
Cheers Dan, glad you like it :)