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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: miamiangler on March 23, 2014, 11:45:05 AM

Title: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on March 23, 2014, 11:45:05 AM: Hj Guy`s

Time to start another WNW`s project . After having fun building the 1/48th Lloyd C.V . from Special Hobbies I`m going with a large plane to detail this time ! I started with doing some of the interior parts . giving the parts a coat of Tamiya Deck Tan then a wash of Burnt Sienna .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1020_zps2b4dffe9.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1020_zps2b4dffe9.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1018_zpsf5b6da71.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1018_zpsf5b6da71.jpg.html)

I am going to try to improve the engine as much as I can . I don't like the way the rocker arms look and the springs are only a piece of plastic (ugly). I think the spark plugs are to large so they will be replaced with the ones from Taurus Models .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1023_zps11e94717.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1023_zps11e94717.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/7e794f70-4dca-45bc-b5ed-7bf5ab7c93db_zpsec6f8937.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/7e794f70-4dca-45bc-b5ed-7bf5ab7c93db_zpsec6f8937.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/21d09f64-f1b9-4935-8c55-bde2031f5d87_zps6ee14257.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/21d09f64-f1b9-4935-8c55-bde2031f5d87_zps6ee14257.jpg.html)

Well that`s all for today ,

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: coyotemagic on March 23, 2014, 12:13:39 PM: You're off to a great start, Willi! Your wood tones are very pleasing. I have this kit and it's my favorite German two seater. I look forward to picking up some pointers from you.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Des on March 23, 2014, 12:19:25 PM: Very nice wood tones Willi, this was the first WnW kit I built and it is a superb kit, you will thoroughly enjoy this one, looking forward to following along.

Des.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on March 23, 2014, 11:47:43 PM: Excellent start Willi! I am looking forward to seeing your work on this one!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Ernie on March 24, 2014, 12:46:51 AM: Very nice start, Willi. I very much agree with Bud and Des. Your woodwork painting
is really well done! I'm looking forward to seeing the next updates.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on March 24, 2014, 04:02:24 AM: Thanks everyone for the replies .

I will do the best I can with this build . I`m going to try to detail the LVG using the restorations in France and Belgium. I added some e-z line to the control stick which works the ailerons . I had to drill holes on each side that was not there .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1028_zps4b004221.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1028_zps4b004221.jpg.html)

I repositioned the parts in the rear of the aircraft as it is seen in the Memorial Flight Photo`s .
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1029_zps74dacd92.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1029_zps74dacd92.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1030_zpse33fa1fe.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1030_zpse33fa1fe.jpg.html)

Using the photo`s of MF I detail the fuel tank and seat . I drilled all the lightening holes on the seat by hand . I use some tape and filler to make the leather over lap of the seat . under the seat are two wood strips that are showing . I still have to add rivet detail in which I will use Archer Transfers( ON ORDER). I added some PE and Plastic details . I used .5mm tubing for the gas line that goes to the engine . I will use .010 mm lead wire for the gas line which will be added later .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1032_zpsb7ef27c0.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1032_zpsb7ef27c0.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1031_zps96cc4489.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1031_zps96cc4489.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1033_zps462b6779.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1033_zps462b6779.jpg.html)

That`s all for today . I hope you enjoy the photo`s ,

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Stickman on March 24, 2014, 04:24:37 AM: Nice job, love the seat on the fuel tank just like my 44 willys jeep, no health and safety cotton wool back then!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on March 24, 2014, 05:08:54 AM: That is a very great beginning, Willi.
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: mgunns on March 24, 2014, 05:15:59 AM: Hello Willi:

Great start on the kit. As you know this was in WNW first batch. After building some of their latest releases and going back to this, the modeler can see how they (WNW) have improved the detail on their kits. I am sure if this kit came out today, the rocker arm springs would be more detailed as would the rocker arms. It makes for a fun build. With the engine sticking out like that, if you have any of the later kist, Pfalz DXII, Fokker DVII's, there are engine numbers on the decal sheets that you could use to put on the front cylinder to dress it up a bit.
Great job so far, I like your wood tones and the seat/fuel tank is looking mighty good.
Looking forward to your progress on this one.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Umlaufmotor on March 24, 2014, 06:03:38 AM: Mark, I love your detail work on the tank and the pilot's seat.
I like very much especially the back of the seat .
Very nice work!

Servus
Bertl
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: mgunns on March 24, 2014, 06:44:14 AM: Hello Bertl:

That was Willi not me; but I am sure he appreciates the compliment. ;)
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on March 24, 2014, 07:16:44 AM: Quote from: mgunns on March 24, 2014, 05:15:59 AM
Hello Willi:

Great start on the kit. As you know this was in WNW first batch. After building some of their latest releases and going back to this, the modeler can see how they (WNW) have improved the detail on their kits. I am sure if this kit came out today, the rocker arm springs would be more detailed as would the rocker arms. It makes for a fun build. With the engine sticking out like that, if you have any of the later kist, Pfalz DXII, Fokker DVII's, there are engine numbers on the decal sheets that you could use to put on the front cylinder to dress it up a bit.
Great job so far, I like your wood tones and the seat/fuel tank is looking mighty good.
Looking forward to your progress on this one.

Best

Mark

Thanks Guy`s !

Hi Mark ,

I checked the new release Roland . The same rocker arms :( No improvement ! Looks like I have to do it the hard way .

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miecio52 on March 25, 2014, 02:45:40 PM: Great start, I'll be rooting for, and I wish you good health.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: IFF1418 on March 25, 2014, 05:30:49 PM: That's a great start Willi, like your wood painting.

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Mark on March 26, 2014, 12:43:24 AM: Wonderful beginning . . . great warm wood tones

Mark G.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on March 27, 2014, 07:02:53 AM: Thanks Guy`s ,

I trying to get over the flu bug so not much has been done . I did get the fuel tank done .Today I got the Archer transfer rivets and small nuts and bolts . I am also working on the hand fuel pump which will be installed on part A62 . I redid part A36 so the back of the seat can be seen as the photo from the Memorial Flight Museum . I used lead wire for fuel lines .010 and nuts .5mm .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1040_zps8caa0665.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1040_zps8caa0665.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1039_zpsb1f6a3d3.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1039_zpsb1f6a3d3.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1038_zps414cbe16.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1038_zps414cbe16.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1045_zpsdb7ba6fa.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1045_zpsdb7ba6fa.jpg.html)

That`s it for now , back to taking more drugs ;)

Enjoy,

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: coyotemagic on March 27, 2014, 08:00:27 AM: Awesome work on the tank, Willi! Get well soon.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Nigel Jackson on March 27, 2014, 08:21:56 AM: Blimey Willi, if you can produce work as superb as this when you're not well.........!

Hope you're feeling better soon.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on March 27, 2014, 11:27:35 AM: Willi,
Terrific work on the tank! Hope you are feeling better!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: uncletony on March 27, 2014, 11:41:54 AM: Love the fuel tank deets!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Adam on March 27, 2014, 07:58:26 PM: Fuel tank looks wonderful.

Adam.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on March 29, 2014, 02:55:06 AM: Thank you for everyone`s the kind remarks .

Well I did some more work on interior parts . While not quiet 100% correct I try to get it as close as I can . I`m getting lots of great ideas from all the awesome builds on this site . I`m still trying to figure out if the fuel lines where actually white as seen on the photos from Memorial Flight

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nrVblusjv0s/TawMeYkbFHI/AAAAAAAAAoM/lvbDHQe7k7w/s1600/P1010701.jpg

I modified the panel so the PE foot holds will be seen . I built the fuel hand pump and added a door which still needs to be painted . I will be adding a compass which I will steal from one of my Fokker DVII kits.

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1051_zpseb35c462.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1051_zpseb35c462.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1050_zpsb6ca43d9.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1050_zpsb6ca43d9.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1049_zpsd228d407.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1049_zpsd228d407.jpg.html)

That`s it for now ,Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on March 29, 2014, 03:09:30 AM: Willi, your interior is looking good. I like your improvements!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on March 30, 2014, 06:09:44 AM: Thanks Rick (RAGIII),

I am really enjoying this kit ! glad I have one more in my stash .

I also what to say a very big Thank You to Richard (bstachel) from Aviattic. The package arrived yesterday with some awesome decals and resin parts . The decals should be a very big improvement then the ones from WNW`s .I plan to start on the wings once I get the cockpit and engine done .The resin priming cups will give the engine even a more realistic look .
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1052_zps4ad2a6a6.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1052_zps4ad2a6a6.jpg.html)

Thanks ,Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: mgunns on March 30, 2014, 11:29:02 AM: Hello Willi:

Your interior is coming along nicely, flu bug notwithstanding! Your fuel tank and all the extra plumbing really looks the business and will definitely add interest to the cockpit. The wing decaling is extremely tedious. I have done two of these, and on the second one, I did the wings first, just so I didn't have to be tedioused out by the time I got to them. I used the W&W decals and it really dressed up the wings. I used the blue tapes, just because, well......just because I felt like it. Authentically they should be the light colored ones.
Looking forward to seeing you work through this and how your interior comes out. I wish I had one more! :-\

Best

Mark
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on March 30, 2014, 01:00:42 PM: Thanks Mark,

My flu bug is gone . A week of hell and loss of work ! I did try to get some things done but was slow . Spending lots of time looking at interior photo`s of LVG`s . Looks like they all had small differences . As for the wings I am on hold until I see the PE and masks I get from my friend in Poland . I got the second LVG on e-bay 150 dollars with free shipping .I thought that was a good deal .

Cheers ,

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 01, 2014, 04:04:22 AM: Today I finished the seat and fuel tank which will be installed later tonight in part of the cockpit . I decided to paint the fuel lines as the instructions in the WNW`s Hannover CI.II kit .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1058_zps9f68492e.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1058_zps9f68492e.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1057_zps22f28e0a.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1057_zps22f28e0a.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1059_zps1b0517d5.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1059_zps1b0517d5.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1060_zps5d560ec8.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1060_zps5d560ec8.jpg.html)

More to come soon .

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: coyotemagic on April 01, 2014, 04:11:56 AM: Lovely work, Willi!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: uncletony on April 01, 2014, 04:23:43 AM: Superb!!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 01, 2014, 04:40:35 AM: Thanks Bud !

Thanks Bo , But your Build is jaw dropping awesome !

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Nigel Jackson on April 01, 2014, 05:14:16 AM: Goodness me, this looks good, Willi!

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on April 01, 2014, 05:23:18 AM: Willi it is a great and beautiful work until yet.
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: IFF1418 on April 02, 2014, 03:03:56 AM: What a beautiful seat Willi. Looks so real!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: stefanbuss on April 02, 2014, 03:14:02 AM: Can you give some information on Archer's rivets? How did you apply them - and can you recommend this product?

Stefan
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Epeeman on April 02, 2014, 03:24:16 AM: Just catching up with your build, Willi -

Great detailing work - your seat and fuel tank look stunning. Good luck with the rest of your build.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: lcarroll on April 02, 2014, 05:42:06 AM: Willi,
Like Dave I'm catching up. I thought the fuel tank was great but the seat is even better. This is very nice work you are doing, I'll be following more closely..........
Well done so far!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: PrzemoL on April 02, 2014, 05:48:37 AM: Very realistic seat and tank! I am looking forward to see more.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Adam on April 04, 2014, 09:42:33 PM: seat and tank looks like real.

Adam.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: bobs_buckles on April 05, 2014, 01:45:05 AM: Quote from: Adam on April 04, 2014, 09:42:33 PM
seat and tank looks like real.

Adam.

+1

Looks real to me! Well done ;)
vB
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miecio52 on April 05, 2014, 03:18:09 PM: :o Great job, and I wish you continued Following the successful construction.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 06, 2014, 08:49:03 AM: Wow Thank you!
Nigel,Martin,Patrick,Stefan,Dave,Lance,Przemol,Adam & Bob ,I`m glad everyone like what I have done with the LVG .

Thank You ,
Mietec ,I`m still waiting for the Package from Tomek . I love the Storch you did in Swiss markings .It looks awesome !I may do that scheme with a 1/32 scale plane I have . It`s better then the green scheme`s !

I hope to have the cockpit completed this week , I added a few more details which took more time but hope the results will improve the plane .. most might not be seen . I stole the compass from my Albi .

Some more photo`s :

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1083_zpsf7231d75.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1083_zpsf7231d75.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10762_zps5b201b67.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10762_zps5b201b67.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10742_zpsf31bfadc.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10742_zpsf31bfadc.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1073_zps0cd905ed.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1073_zps0cd905ed.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10722_zps783e4b99.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10722_zps783e4b99.jpg.html)

These photo`s still don't show the compass and rear cockpit detail`s . Will be added later this week .

Thanks for all the comments ,

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: uncletony on April 06, 2014, 08:52:55 AM: That cracked finish on the fuel tank is awesome!!! Nice work
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 06, 2014, 09:05:30 AM: Thanks Bo ,

It wont be seen . It happened by accident . I left the alcohol on with out drying it off . I sprayed the tank in a few layers .Tamiya Flat black then Titanium gold another coat of black then a coat of Vallejo bright brass then gloss black .I let it dry for an hour then with a brush put Tamiya thinner in a few spots and brushed off the paint lightly till I liked the way it looked .

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: uncletony on April 06, 2014, 09:50:33 AM: Too bad it won't be seen, it looks totally convincing.

Accident or no, remember that technique!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Des on April 06, 2014, 10:02:15 AM: Your LVG is looking absolutely awesome Willi, the interior work is excellent especially the wood colour, well done so far.

Des.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 08, 2014, 09:22:30 AM: Thank You Des ,

I think I put enough into the interior. Here`s more photo`s of what I did . In the rear cockpit I made the container that the copper wire went into . I forgot to take a photo of it but I did make one in a smaller scale which will go into the Blue Max LVG whenever I get to build that kit :). I added the compass and some wiring in the rear with the control cables . Only question I have is can I close the top over the cockpit with out installing the gun ?

More photo`s :

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1105_zps9824fc6c.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1105_zps9824fc6c.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1104_zpsfdedddcc.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1104_zpsfdedddcc.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10992_zpse46ff192.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10992_zpse46ff192.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10952_zpsd950e9a0.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10952_zpsd950e9a0.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10942_zpsa99b8211.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10942_zpsa99b8211.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10932_zpse3318f6b.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10932_zpse3318f6b.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10922_zps90f55cde.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10922_zps90f55cde.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10912_zpsf19d40fc.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10912_zpsf19d40fc.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10892_zps433be7e4.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10892_zps433be7e4.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10882_zpsf149f85a.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN10882_zpsf149f85a.jpg.html)

Well that`s all for now :).
Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on April 08, 2014, 11:10:10 AM: Willi,
Looks Fantastic! You are making quick work of this one so far!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on April 08, 2014, 08:45:04 PM: Wow, very great.
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: IFF1418 on April 09, 2014, 07:55:50 PM: Hi Willi,

Fantastic interior, as I said before, your seat is beautiful. This is going to be a great build!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Ernie on April 09, 2014, 08:27:50 PM: Wonderful work, Willi! You are really building a superb model.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 10, 2014, 11:56:07 PM: Thanks ,Rick ,Martin ,Patrick and Ernie.

I started work on the engine . There`s quite a few things I will add . Thanks to Richard from Aviattic I have the primer cups which look very nice . I will be adding sparkplugs from TaurusModels and some plumbing from bass tubes ,plastic rods and lead fly fishing wire . So far I have completed the springs which are made from lead wire . Hope to have photo`s soon ! Camera batteries died!
Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: rhallinger on April 11, 2014, 01:34:48 AM: Beautiful interior Willi! I'm sure the exterior will match. ;) Very well done.

Cheers,

Bob
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: mgunns on April 11, 2014, 01:38:22 AM: Quote from: miamiangler on April 08, 2014, 09:22:30 AM
Thank You Des ,

Only question I have is can I close the top over the cockpit with out installing the gun ?

Hi Willi:
If you mean the forward pointing gun, yes you can. Just don't forget to put it in before attaching the top wing. Rigging the cabane struts can be real finicky. If you rig the center mount and then as you are attaching it to the cabane struts run the rigging material through the pre-placed eyelets, it will save a lot of headache. So you need to hold the center section with one hand and run the rigging through the eyelets with the other. It can be done. You just need extra long runs of material to do it.
Hope this helps.
The interior is really looking awesome. There is a lot you can see when it is buttoned up. Sadly not much of the fuel tank is visible.

Best

Mark
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 11, 2014, 10:06:17 AM: Quote from: rhallinger on April 11, 2014, 01:34:48 AM
Beautiful interior Willi! I'm sure the exterior will match. ;) Very well done.

Cheers,

Bob

Hi Bob ,

Thanks ,but the exterior is not going to be in wood finish :).

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 11, 2014, 10:07:50 AM: Thanks Mark for the info . This advice should make it easier to put together .

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 14, 2014, 12:32:30 AM: Here`s this week work on the engine . There`s lots to add and most of the parts are fiddly ! just with the springs and posts on top of the engine there`s 96 pieces ! I`m still working on how to fix the rockers so those parts are still not going to be added yet .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11112_zps0378b79b.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11112_zps0378b79b.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11162_zps7c40e3c4.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11162_zps7c40e3c4.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11192_zps8d27ea37.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11192_zps8d27ea37.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1126_zpsffd309ae.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1126_zpsffd309ae.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1130_zps91056d5e.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1130_zps91056d5e.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1132_zps33a4ded9.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1132_zps33a4ded9.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1135_zps9ae6559a.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1135_zps9ae6559a.jpg.html)

This is the part I made for the rear cockpit which the antenne wire from the wheel goes into .This on is in 1/48th scale .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11132_zps7489abfe.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11132_zps7489abfe.jpg.html)

Here`s the Taurus spark plugs painted and the primer cups I will add to the engine .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1121_zps0b7e3c19.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1121_zps0b7e3c19.jpg.html)

That`s it for today ,hope you all have a great day ,

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Dric on April 14, 2014, 10:56:42 PM: You made an superb job with the interior and the engine details.
Well done
Dric
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 19, 2014, 02:01:23 AM: Thanks Dric,

Still lots to do with the engine !Thanks to Mietek I have some of the PE parts from Wojtec Fajga. I wouldlike to know if anyone here has experience on how to make PE parts . I would like to reproduce some parts like the rocker arms for the engine . They would be useful for the new Roland DVIa.

I have the fuselage closed up and have been working on the wood work on the bottom . I forgot to mention this will be the Polish aircraft that was flown by Wladyslaw Dittmer.

I should have some photo`s posted by next week once the oils have dried .

Thanks ,Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: uncletony on April 19, 2014, 03:02:12 AM: Quote from: miamiangler on April 19, 2014, 02:01:23 AM

Still lots to do with the engine !Thanks to Mietek I have some of the PE parts from Wojtec Fajga. I wouldlike to know if anyone here has experience on how to make PE parts . I would like to reproduce some parts like the rocker arms for the engine . They would be useful for the new Roland DVIa.

I've done it, see here: http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=328.1005

I didn't photograph the process step by step, but I did provide a kind of overview.

The process involves some fairly nasty chemicals, you don't want kids or pets or food around. It also involves a fair bit of trial and error. But I found it to be rather fun and rewarding and I got some nice parts out of it.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 19, 2014, 03:18:24 AM: Thanks Bo ,

Sounds complicated but maybe I`ll U-Tube it . I probably wont use the PE parts on this build but the next LVG will be done with the PE parts I hopefully make ::) . Where did you get the etching kit ?

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: uncletony on April 19, 2014, 03:38:08 AM: Quote from: miamiangler on April 19, 2014, 03:18:24 AM
Where did you get the etching kit ?

Micromark:
US Version
http://www.micromark.com/micro-mark-pro-etch-photo-etch-system,8346.html

Export Version (you source your own chemicals, see below):
http://www.micromark.com/micro-mark-pro-etch-photo-etch-system-export-version,8347.html

Quote
NOTE: To make your Pro-Etch System suitable for international shipping, two of the chemicals required for use of the system have been removed from the Export Version. To use the Pro-Etch System, you will need to purchase these chemicals locally.

The ETCHANT chemical is Ferric Chloride, commonly used in the electronics industry. This chemical is used at full strength in the etching process.

The DEVELOPER / STRIPPER chemical is Sodium Hydroxide, which should be obtained in powdered or pellet form. For use in the system, this chemical must be mixed with water to a concentration of 5% by weight. Example: 1 US gallon weighs 8.337 lbs. To make 1 gallon Developer / Stripper solution, slowly add 0.416 lbs. of Sodium Hydroxide powder/pellets to 1 gallon of water to achieve the required 5% concentration.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 19, 2014, 04:45:23 AM: Thanks Bo ,

Cool something else to try !

Today I was working on the manifold used masking tape ,tubing and plastic disks and bass rivet .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11482_zps637de298.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11482_zps637de298.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11462_zpsfe10bca0.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11462_zpsfe10bca0.jpg.html)

Macro shots don't look as good but I still have to paint and add clamps to the tubing .

Thanks ,Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Ernie on April 19, 2014, 11:29:25 PM: Beautiful work on the engine, Willi. Your attention to detail is amazing!

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on April 20, 2014, 01:37:50 AM: It si nice to see your engine, Willi.
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 20, 2014, 05:05:07 AM: Thank you Ernie and Martin,

Here`s more work I did on the engine today .While not perfect it is starting to look it`s part .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1155_zps7fdd0958.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1155_zps7fdd0958.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11572_zps7363e8b0.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11572_zps7363e8b0.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11562_zpsd1dd8529.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11562_zpsd1dd8529.jpg.html)

More to come soon ! Happy Easter to all!

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on April 20, 2014, 11:35:37 AM: Outstanding work as always Willi!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 21, 2014, 02:15:02 AM: Thanks Rick ,

I am not as skilled as some of the forum members but I`m trying ! While I have been working on the engine the last four day`s I have been trying to get the wood work done on the bottom of the fuselage .I read the way Uschi Van Rosen paints the wood grain on by brush. I used his tutorial but instead of brushing on the wood grain I used PE masks .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11722_zpsb3fca99d.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11722_zpsb3fca99d.jpg.html)

Happy Easter

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: lcarroll on April 21, 2014, 02:28:05 AM: Willi,
The top of your engine is spectacular, really nice work. I also like the wood grain on the fuselage, I have the masks but have not tried them as yet. It looks like you blended in the darker grain on the base colour or does the photo show the pattern as sprayed? Either way, nice work!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 21, 2014, 05:41:19 AM: Hi Lance ,

You have to practice using the masks . I used a base color of Buff and Deck tan. The mask works better if it is a little off the part you want to spray . I used a brown for the wood grain . It looks ugly and some areas the grain did not go on as I would have liked, but after you go over with the oils it looks better . I used Burnt Sienna and Ochre .I made three different mixes and blended them .You do see the pattern it just does not show well in the photos .

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: mc65 on April 21, 2014, 05:56:09 AM: wow,
beautiful engine!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on April 21, 2014, 05:58:32 AM: A very nice work, Willi.
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: jknaus on April 21, 2014, 07:02:37 AM: Looking good. Nice engine detail.
James
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on April 21, 2014, 12:50:45 PM: Willi,
The wood grain looks great to me!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: IFF1418 on April 22, 2014, 08:43:59 PM: Hi Willi,

Sublime engine details and very nice woodwork.

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on April 28, 2014, 07:17:08 AM: Thanks everyone ,

I`m glad you all like what I have done so far . I have had a heavy work load so not much has been done this week.

I worked on improving the exhaust stack . I added .7mm rivets to the fuselage and decaled the engine compartment .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11812_zps4576a267.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11812_zps4576a267.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11792_zpsc2cec4db.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN11792_zpsc2cec4db.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1177_zps1a177f1d.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1177_zps1a177f1d.jpg.html)

More to come soon .

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on April 28, 2014, 07:37:41 AM: Nice update Willi.
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Des on April 28, 2014, 08:03:53 AM: Beautiful work on the engine Willi and your wood grain looks superb.

Des.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Ernie on April 28, 2014, 08:37:44 AM: Very nicely done, Willi. You are doing a superb job of the LVG. Really
good updates

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on May 07, 2014, 09:01:29 AM: Thanks Martin and Ernie ,

Des thanks but you cant see the grain detail in the photo . the PE set really works and looks better in person .

This weeks Update :

I have most of the engine done .I still have to add some small details and work on the magnetos since they are incorrect for this aircraft .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1189_zps02159d48.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1189_zps02159d48.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1187_zps5270a99e.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1187_zps5270a99e.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1186_zps586fab14.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1186_zps586fab14.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1185_zps04bdd6b0.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1185_zps04bdd6b0.jpg.html)

This is the only photo I could find of the aircraft I am doing ,

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/c49a76a0-cb43-4279-ac94-91ae7b33c5e7_zps76b4aadc.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/c49a76a0-cb43-4279-ac94-91ae7b33c5e7_zps76b4aadc.jpg.html)

More to come soon ,

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: treadhead1944 on May 07, 2014, 10:01:29 AM: Willi, that is stunning. Absolutely beautiful.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on May 07, 2014, 11:03:02 AM: Willi,
Absolutely OUTSTANDING! I am truly continually amazed at the quality of your work!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on May 07, 2014, 11:18:22 PM: Great to see your updates Willi. Beatifull!
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on May 08, 2014, 05:37:57 AM: Thanks guy`s ,

A little under the weather today . I was going to start with the wings this week . A few or hours on the engine and it will be done .

Hi Richard , I like the Polish Eye ;) . I was lucky to get Wotjek`s decals and masks .
I have been dying to try out you lozenge decals . I hope to have some done by next week .
Wotjek is one of my favorite builders and love seeing his work online .

Thanks ,Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Rob Hart on May 08, 2014, 05:56:31 AM: The engine looks like it could start if you connected the ignition wires. Excellent work.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: IFF1418 on May 08, 2014, 05:00:26 PM: Outstanding work on the engine Willi. This is the real thing. Well done!!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Ernie on May 08, 2014, 09:37:04 PM: Stunning attention to detail on that gorgeous engine, Willi.
I can hardly wait to see your next update.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Nigel Jackson on May 09, 2014, 12:19:28 AM: Wow, Willi! I just love that work on the engine.

Best wishes
Nigel
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: justin1980 on May 09, 2014, 01:27:27 AM: Fantastic looking engine! Wow!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: jknaus on May 09, 2014, 01:32:07 AM: Just beautiful. Really inspiring.
James
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on May 28, 2014, 05:18:57 AM: Thank You everyone ,

I still have not hooked up the ignition wires yet so not sure if the engine will run .

It`s been a while since I did anything on the LVG . I started working on the wings . Primed and painted . I used masks and tape for the Polish markings . I was not sure if the decals would hold up to the masking so I paint the markings first . Now the fun will begin !

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1191_zpsc5743305.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN1191_zpsc5743305.jpg.html)

More to come soon I hope !

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on May 28, 2014, 05:53:28 AM: Willi it is a very good work.
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on May 28, 2014, 09:10:32 AM: Willi,
Good to see you back on this project! Really beautiful work on those markings!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on August 21, 2015, 10:31:35 PM: Hello everyone ,

It`s been a year since I posted anything . Other hobbies took over .Most of it are my 4 reef tanks which is a 24/7 job!

I finally started back on this project .It will be slow going so bare with me ! I hope you like what I have done so far .

I gave the model a coat of white and then a yellow base coat of primer.

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0255_zpsuhr6b6or.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0255_zpsuhr6b6or.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0256_zpsoku87ecd.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0256_zpsoku87ecd.jpg.html)

I started to mask and add the 5 colors

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0258%202_zpsnbgx98n6.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0258%202_zpsnbgx98n6.jpg.html)

I color matched the colors to the decals which was sent to me by Aviattic. I did a test of the decals on the elevator before I did the color match . I have to say the decals go on well with no problems and look great! I defiantly will be using his decals from now on !

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on August 21, 2015, 11:23:37 PM: Willi,
Great to see you back! Your masked and Sprayed lozenge is looking great! I look forward to seeing your continued artistry on this one! You are certainly right about the Aviattic decals. They are top Drawer and worth every Penny!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: uncletony on August 22, 2015, 01:15:12 AM: Sprayed loz looks cool. Nice work!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: PrzemoL on August 22, 2015, 02:06:33 AM: Spectacular paint job! It is great you came back to this model!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: GAJouette on August 23, 2015, 06:04:39 AM: Willi,
Outstanding job on her camouflage my old friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: stefanbuss on August 24, 2015, 06:55:14 PM: How was the cutting of those masks done? Did you use some kind of plotter (means: a computerized solution), or did you mark and cut yourself (no, not cut yourself, maybe you know what I mean, possibly "cut on your own?" Sounds awkward as well...)

Anyway - how did you do that?

Stefan
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on August 25, 2015, 09:55:13 AM: Hello everyone,

Thank you for the kind words . The painting of the lozenges are addicting!. I am on day three and still a lot to do ! there`s over 100+masks ! I am doing 10-15 a day with 4 different colors with (yellow base color) . checking and touch up as I go , I hope to have it done by the end of the week .

@stefanbuss,

I was lucky to get everything I need from a member here miecio52 which deserves a very big THANK YOU ! I think he knows or had contact to wojtek fajga who did the mask and I am following parts of his build which he did in 2009. It`s his masks I am using. The Germans painted the lozenge on the Aircraft during WW1 . The Polish added the eye motiv and their markings .
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on September 02, 2015, 04:34:30 AM: Well here`s some more photo`s of the lozenges . It`s taking a little longer because of the storm that didn't happen( Ericka ). Did manage to do some more over the weekend . I did spray the cross on both sides . The masks I had were wrong they were backwards so I had to measure and tape each one . Still have some more to go near the tail . Hope you enjoy the photo`s .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0260%202_zps9kwhbi6j.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0260%202_zps9kwhbi6j.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0263_zps0uv4tgem.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0263_zps0uv4tgem.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0264_zpskkgle59h.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0264_zpskkgle59h.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0266%202_zpsmbrvbqm9.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0266%202_zpsmbrvbqm9.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0273%202_zpsn2l2lx9r.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0273%202_zpsn2l2lx9r.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0274%202_zpsnh7yfse1.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0274%202_zpsnh7yfse1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on September 02, 2015, 05:07:16 AM: Brilliant paintwork to the fuselage, Willi.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on September 02, 2015, 05:12:49 AM: Willi,
This is continuing to be a showcase of your painting and modeling skills! Outstanding work on masking the cross!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: lcarroll on September 02, 2015, 08:07:04 AM: Quote from: RAGIII on September 02, 2015, 05:12:49 AM
Willi,
This is continuing to be a showcase of your painting and modeling skills! Outstanding work on masking the cross!
RAGIII

Willi,
+1!! and I'll add that the painted Lozenge is outstanding work, just beautiful!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: FarEast on September 02, 2015, 03:11:45 PM: Love it!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: stefanbuss on September 02, 2015, 04:23:04 PM: Very nice paintjob, that is. It will be interesting to see how this all will change in appearance during the weathering process.

S.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: LukasTheLight on September 02, 2015, 06:22:55 PM: Hello!!!

This is absolutely astonishing!!!! That fuselage is top work!!! ;)

Lukas
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on September 18, 2015, 08:37:26 AM: Hello everyone ,

I`m glad everyone likes the lozenge work . I finally got the painting done !Looking forward to doing the Hanover ! I started to decal the markings instead od spraying them on and this is what happened !

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0277%202_zpsvbdekgld.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0277%202_zpsvbdekgld.jpg.html)

Instead of checking twice I just put the decals on and let them dry ! I did not notice the mistake until I took the photo :( the Tail marking is correct but the other ones are side ways . Well I only had two decals of the correct size :(. Now I have to use the masks ! After a couple of hours (2days) I corrected the mistake .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0292%202_zpsvjl5fogg.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0292%202_zpsvjl5fogg.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0290%202_zpsp54xks46.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0290%202_zpsp54xks46.jpg.html)

I started work on the gunners ring by adding small rivets to the gun mount and trying to make the gun ring look like it was made with four pieces of wood .With the glossy look it is hard to see . Once it is finished it will be toned down with some flat and semi to give it an eggshell look .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0284%202_zpstysopobh.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0284%202_zpstysopobh.jpg.html)
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: lcarroll on September 18, 2015, 12:22:46 PM: Beautiful work Willi, and really great correction on the marking error. This is looking like an absolutely splendid Model, keep at it, She's a real winner!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on September 18, 2015, 01:27:44 PM: Looking Awesome Willi! You did a fantastic job using the masks to correct your small glitch!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Des on September 18, 2015, 01:33:30 PM: You are doing a superb job Willi, well done.

Des.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on September 18, 2015, 06:49:12 PM: Looking very great, Willi.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on September 18, 2015, 11:45:18 PM: Thank you to all !

I am trying my best not to mess it up ! I still have a way`s to go . Last night I finished up the gunners ring . I guess it came out O.K. I did add some nail decals but are hard to see .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0302_zpsrhgupv99.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0302_zpsrhgupv99.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0311%202_zpsxi7faud3.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0311%202_zpsxi7faud3.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0314%202_zpsvt8extwl.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0314%202_zpsvt8extwl.jpg.html)

Now it`s off to work on the landing gear and bottom of the LVG . want to finish that before the rest of the decals go on .
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on September 19, 2015, 08:02:08 AM: Willi,
Your wood gun ring looks awesome! Everything is looking great as I expect from one of your Models ;D
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: petrov27 on September 19, 2015, 09:13:32 AM: really top notch work here - this is going to be a stunner!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Des on September 19, 2015, 09:43:49 AM: You have done an excellent job with the gun ring, the timber colour looks excellent.

Des.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on September 19, 2015, 10:53:55 PM: That is a very great gun ring.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: drdave on October 24, 2015, 06:37:56 AM: I missed this but I've just had mine down out of the stash and was looking for schemes. You made me choke on my wine. That's saying something, cos it's a nice expensive one I've been saving. Excellent work! Super so far. I'd like to see an AM set for this.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on October 27, 2015, 12:33:55 PM: Thanks Dr Dave ,

Hope to get back to more work on the LVG , But I`m in the ship building mode now . Finishing my U-boote and schnell boote
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: GAJouette on October 27, 2015, 01:45:43 PM: Willi,
Awesome project my old friend. Your gun ring really something else and turned out so well. Outstanding touch with the nail decal too. looking forward to seeing more of the outstanding project later on. You mentioned you're working on a U-boote and a Schnell Boote. What scale are they in and where can I see them? I've be know to venture into ship building as well especially Coastal Forces.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on October 29, 2015, 02:12:11 AM: Hi Gregory,

I have not posted any pic`s of the boats yet ,Lazy :) . I found a forum that deals with Subs so that`s what got me interested again . It`s my second type VIIC and got another on to build VIIC41 all in 1/72 scale .
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on December 25, 2015, 03:47:39 AM: Merry Christmas to everyone ,

I have been working on this model for the last two week`s . Take a rest from working on my other projects U-boot and S-boot . All the painting and decaling are done . just have the wings to go . The decals have matched up very well with the paint colors and I`m very happy how it has turn out until now .

Here`s some photo`s taken today'

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0392_zpskilqjzwf.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0392_zpskilqjzwf.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0391_zps55hbm7ge.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0391_zps55hbm7ge.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0390_zpssd2ra2k6.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0390_zpssd2ra2k6.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0387_zpsjszgagrh.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0387_zpsjszgagrh.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0386_zps5qaskl00.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0386_zps5qaskl00.jpg.html)

Thanks ,Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on December 25, 2015, 01:57:19 PM: Beautiful work Willi! The markings are striking!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on December 27, 2015, 06:54:00 AM: Thanks so much Rick ,

Been working on the prop for a week now all most finished . I tried copying the pattern of this LVG .There`s only one photo and shows the back of the prop .Photo`s to follow very soon.

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miecio52 on December 27, 2015, 06:41:13 PM: Willi very good job, i like
I salute,
Mietek
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Des on December 27, 2015, 06:45:20 PM: Magnificent job with the fuselage and tail markings Willi, it's a stunning scheme.

Des.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Alexis on December 27, 2015, 10:56:25 PM: Beautiful job so far sir ! 8)

Terri
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on December 27, 2015, 11:05:02 PM: Very wonderful work Willi.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on December 28, 2015, 03:50:48 AM: Quote from: miecio52 on December 27, 2015, 06:41:13 PM
Willi very good job, i like
I salute,
Mietek

Thank you my friend !

Without You this build would not be possible ! I`m glad to hear from you and like to see some more of your work . Hope you will have a very Happy New Year
Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on December 28, 2015, 04:02:18 AM: Thank you Des ,

With all the colors involved it took quite a while ! The tail marking is the only decal I had of polish marking that was the right size . the masks all looked a little small when comparted to the photos of Polish LVG`s . The Decals where also I one shot deal .The white markings in the port side broke into 10 pieces and took me close to an hour to make them look right .

@ Terri Thanks for your reply much appreciated

@ Martin Thanks for your comment.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on December 28, 2015, 04:57:31 AM: I am finished with the prop. I tried to get it close to the photo . It only show the back of the prop so the front is guessing . I read in one of Rick`s posts on his aircraft he wanted to see both sides of the prop so here it is ;)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0403_zpsdwz6omh5.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0403_zpsdwz6omh5.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0404_zps9lnt1o4q.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0404_zps9lnt1o4q.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0393_zpsfjooh85m.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0393_zpsfjooh85m.jpg.html)

More to come soon ,
Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on December 28, 2015, 05:09:06 AM: Excellent prop Willi and thanks for the photos of both surfaces. The wood work on the underside of the fuselage is awesome!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: jeroen_R90S on December 28, 2015, 05:52:04 AM: The whole model is awesome -what a striking scheme!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: LukasTheLight on December 28, 2015, 08:43:45 AM: Quote from: jeroen_R90S on December 28, 2015, 05:52:04 AM
The whole model is awesome -what a striking scheme!

100% agreed!!!! Stunning camouflage!!!

Cheerio
Lukas
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: dr 1 ace on December 28, 2015, 03:15:15 PM: Quote from: LukasTheLight on December 28, 2015, 08:43:45 AM
Quote from: jeroen_R90S on December 28, 2015, 05:52:04 AM
The whole model is awesome -what a striking scheme!

100% agreed!!!! Stunning camouflage!!!

Cheerio
Lukas
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I'll add a ditto to all. the above !!

Ed

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Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: KitRookie37 on December 28, 2015, 04:47:23 PM: Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I just readed all this post and I find it just outbreathing. Well done Willi !!!
Best regards.
Alain.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: uncletony on December 29, 2015, 12:02:55 AM: Great stuff, Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on January 02, 2016, 03:31:36 AM: HAPPY NEW YEAR :) !

Thank you for all the replies I`m glad everyone approves of the build so far. This week I worked on the radiator and brackets holding up the upper wings . I was going to use the PE set for the radiator but I did not think it would be strong enough to hold the wings in the correct position . I might be wrong but I did not want to have droopy wings ! I made the radiator pull thingy out of brass and added the fuel lines for the wing. I made eyelets for the rigging and used the turnbuckles from RD . Rigging the inner part was hell of a lot of FUN ::) .

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0405_zpszfp55adz.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0405_zpszfp55adz.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0407_zpsibw5b7qf.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0407_zpsibw5b7qf.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0409_zpsto02x7mf.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0409_zpsto02x7mf.jpg.html)

More to come soon ,

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Des on January 02, 2016, 07:26:42 AM: Superb work on the propeller Willi, and the fuselage underside wood finish is excellent.

Des.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: GAJouette on January 02, 2016, 07:35:08 AM: Willi,
Outstanding progress my old friend. Keep up the awesome works.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on January 03, 2016, 07:34:32 AM: Great work.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on January 04, 2016, 02:28:41 AM: Thanks Des ,

The bottom of the planes woodwork was done with RB`s wood stencils .I used two different stencils that RB produces . The prop I used small strips of tape after three tries and a week of going blind I finally got it to look half way decent .

@ Gregory and Martin Thanks for your comments much appreciated !

I worked on the engine to finish up the wiring and do a little weathering on it. I Think it came out O.K.

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0413_zpslvmejbgr.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0413_zpslvmejbgr.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0412_zpsmr4f9ian.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0412_zpsmr4f9ian.jpg.html)

Now for the Problem ! The engine has to be fitted before the front cowling goes on ! I had to do some cutting of plastic to get it to fit into the tub . It is a good thing I used water based glue first to mount the cowling . I had to cut a little of the wood brace to get the engine to drop into place . . before the engine gets mounted I have to work on the radiator pipes which is the next part of the project .

Here`s the engine drop fitted to the LVG .No glue yet !

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0420_zpsv4ma242t.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0420_zpsv4ma242t.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0423_zpspj3vthbh.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0423_zpspj3vthbh.jpg.html)

More to come hopefully soon,

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on January 04, 2016, 07:09:52 AM: Outstanding engine, Willi.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: uncletony on January 04, 2016, 10:16:23 AM: Looks great!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on January 04, 2016, 05:39:21 PM: The engine looks outstanding Willi! Continuing to be an awesome build!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Des on January 04, 2016, 06:01:32 PM: Beautiful work on the engine Willi, it certainly looks the business sitting in position.

Des.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: PrzemoL on January 04, 2016, 07:56:04 PM: Fine modelling, looks very nice.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: FarEast on January 04, 2016, 10:03:07 PM: Wow!

I came across an Albatros B.I with the same unique personalized marking, I wonder if it was the same pilot?
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on January 04, 2016, 11:11:29 PM: Quote from: FarEast on January 04, 2016, 10:03:07 PM
Wow!

I came across an Albatros B.I with the same unique personalized marking, I wonder if it was the same pilot?

Where did you see the markings would love to see them ?
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on January 04, 2016, 11:14:24 PM: Quote from: miamiangler on January 04, 2016, 11:11:29 PM
Quote from: FarEast on January 04, 2016, 10:03:07 PM
Wow!

I came across an Albatros B.I with the same unique personalized marking, I wonder if it was the same pilot?

Where did you see the markings would love to see them ? The camo and the Life sign are German the Eye and of course the rest are Polish
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on January 11, 2016, 07:10:54 AM: Thank You For all the comments ,

Today I have the wings ready for decaling . I hope the pre-shading is going to work . To give it a more worn look . with the newly painted Polish markings . Since the Polish acquired the plane in 1919 I think?

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0428_zps6g04cold.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0428_zps6g04cold.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0424_zpsueorcbk8.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0424_zpsueorcbk8.jpg.html)

More to come soon ,Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Des on January 11, 2016, 07:14:40 AM: Looking absolutely brilliant Willi, can't wait to see more updates.

Des.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on January 11, 2016, 10:34:59 PM: Lovely work on the wing shading and markings! excellent results Willi!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on January 12, 2016, 06:33:39 AM: Thanks Des and Rick,

I hope the shading will work ! I have a busy couple of days so I will leave the decaling for when I have more time . Don't want to rush with the decaling many little pieces and have to be cut right !.

Got the engine lubrication tank done all that has to be added is the pipe to the engine

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0432_zps7yszfyfx.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0432_zps7yszfyfx.jpg.html)

(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n591/Miamiangler1/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0434_zps3z4blbsd.jpg) (http://s1141.photobucket.com/user/Miamiangler1/media/LVG%20C%20VI%20Polish%20Markings/DSCN0434_zps3z4blbsd.jpg.html)

That`s all for now ,Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: lcarroll on January 12, 2016, 10:01:07 AM: This is really starting to come together now, Willi. Really great work on detail, and a spectacular scheme. Wonderful work!!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: jeroen_R90S on January 13, 2016, 11:41:42 PM: +1
Gorgeous work!
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Umlaufmotor on January 14, 2016, 06:09:08 AM: Love that engine lubrication tank, Willi. ;)
Really Great detail work.
That makes me feel to continue on my own LVG - built soon.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on January 14, 2016, 06:45:09 AM: Willi,
Nicely detailed tank! This continues to be an awesome build!!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on January 14, 2016, 10:12:53 AM: @ Icarroll Thanks , I really love this scheme I have been wanting to do this one for years after seeing it on the Aerodrome forum.

@ Jeroen,Thanks I glad you like it !

@Umlaufmotor ,Thanks Bertl, I have to say I love how you see detail that I miss ! I only hope I can get as good as you .Your work is amazing

@ RagIII ,Thanks Rick , I am trying to get the front office done right since it is out in the open . I just have to figure out the port side fuel lines ,fuel pump, some black box next to the engine with a pilot control lever that has a fuel line going to the fuel pump ! Would be cool if I could see the real plane but it is a few thousand miles away from MIami:)

Well good luck to all playing Power Ball tonight ! 4hours to go!!!

Willi
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: uncletony on January 14, 2016, 10:32:21 AM: Great work, love the scheme, the tank detailing is excellent.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: coyotemagic on January 14, 2016, 04:20:00 PM: Spectacular work all around, Willi! Don't know how I missed so much of this, but I won't miss any more. I'm glued to this one.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: radio on January 17, 2016, 06:18:41 AM: Outstanding work to the wings and tank, Willi.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: Des on January 17, 2016, 06:29:42 AM: Lovely work detailing the tank, well done.

Des.
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on September 20, 2017, 02:15:32 PM: sorry guys don't know what happened the photos should all be there ! Looks like photo buket screwed me . any one know how I can get them back
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on September 20, 2017, 10:25:22 PM: Quote from: miamiangler on September 20, 2017, 02:15:32 PM
sorry guys don't know what happened the photos should all be there ! Looks like photo buket screwed me . any one know how I can get them back

Photo Bucket Screwed us all recently. Demanding $300.00 a year premium subscription for 3rd party hosting. There is a patch to download on Chrome. Look in the Whats New Section. By the way Willie, good to hear from you!
RAGIII
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: miamiangler on September 21, 2017, 09:20:34 AM: Thanks doing fine now . Missed the big one ! good thing Irma didn't hit Miami . 12 days o hell but almost back to normal . Tidal surge was only 3 ft not the 10 ft predicted , Other wise my home would have been under water since I'm only 1000ft from the bay .

So this means all of my posts on all the sights are gone ? 3 years of posting . Well hope Photo Bucket goes Under and wish Diarrhea on all who works for them !

Well Rick nice to hear from you . Getting back to finishing some models soon . too many hobbies and no time .
Title: Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
Post by: RAGIII on September 22, 2017, 12:04:41 AM: Quote from: miamiangler on September 21, 2017, 09:20:34 AM
Thanks doing fine now . Missed the big one ! good thing Irma didn't hit Miami . 12 days o hell but almost back to normal . Tidal surge was only 3 ft not the 10 ft predicted , Other wise my home would have been under water since I'm only 1000ft from the bay .

So this means all of my posts on all the sights are gone ? 3 years of posting . Well hope Photo Bucket goes Under and wish Diarrhea on all who works for them !

Well Rick nice to hear from you . Getting back to finishing some models soon . too many hobbies and no time .

Glad you weathered Irma with no major problems. As for your photos, they are still there PB just blocked them so to speak. Download the patch on chrome browser and you and others will be able to see them again! As long as the viewer has the patch in Chrome.

RAGIII

PS: Here is the Link to the thread:

http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=8847.0

PPS: I forgot there is a fix for FireFox browser as well.

PPPS: I can see your photos when I brouse in Chrome ;D