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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: dirk on October 06, 2012, 11:47:39 PM

Title: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: dirk on October 06, 2012, 11:47:39 PM

Here is my LVG C.CI "Eleynor" built in 3 months from spring to summer 2009. This was my first 1/32 scale and also my first WWI project. I was deeply impressed from the complexity and the wooden surface of the original LVG.

Building the complex cockpit with its interior was a good way to get some experiences with wooden surfaces. The etched seatbelts are in my opinion too flat, so i cutted the locks and used aluminium foil. I added some control cables and gave the tank a heavily used finish with black laquer on underlying brass. Having no experiences in imitating wooden structures, I followed the instructions by using tamiyas XF59, sealed with future. While applying the oilpaint in different colours like sienna, umbra and english red, I found it extremly important to find the right consistence and the right moment to create the grain look. I made good experience by using a brush instead of a sponge.

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af208/dirk1966/LVG%20C%20VI%20Eleynor/woodensurface.jpg)

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af208/dirk1966/LVG%20C%20VI%20Eleynor/Interior02.jpg)

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af208/dirk1966/LVG%20C%20VI%20Eleynor/engine03.jpg)

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af208/dirk1966/LVG%20C%20VI%20Eleynor/fuselage.jpg)

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af208/dirk1966/LVG%20C%20VI%20Eleynor/Finished01.jpg)

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af208/dirk1966/LVG%20C%20VI%20Eleynor/Finished02.jpg)

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af208/dirk1966/LVG%20C%20VI%20Eleynor/Finished07.jpg)

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af208/dirk1966/LVG%20C%20VI%20Eleynor/Finished06.jpg)

(http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af208/dirk1966/LVG%20C%20VI%20Eleynor/Finished04.jpg)

With greetings from rainy Germany,

Dirk

Title: Re: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: Epeeman on October 07, 2012, 02:28:18 AM

Dirk,

I'm absolutely staggered this is your first WW1 aircraft model - If you had not said so, I would never have known.  Stunning build, mate!

Look forward to seeing your future projects.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: Adam on October 07, 2012, 08:33:21 AM

Fantastic model, wooden surfaces looking like real. :)
Adam.

Title: Re: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: lcarroll on October 07, 2012, 11:04:50 AM

Dirk,
    Magnificent.........a truly beautiful piece of work!
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: pepperman42 on October 07, 2012, 02:20:45 PM

Very nice work.

Steve

Title: Re: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: michael on October 07, 2012, 08:27:22 PM

fantastic

i love the wood tones you have there  :)

michael

Title: Re: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: Whiteknuckles on October 07, 2012, 08:56:14 PM

Outstanding result Dirk, your woodwork looks superb. Bravo!!

Andrew

Title: Re: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: kornbeef on October 08, 2012, 12:51:11 AM

Gorgeous woodwork Dirk and a lovely build around it too.

A cracker.

Keith

Title: Re: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: uncletony on October 08, 2012, 12:51:56 AM

Gorgeous!

Title: Re: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: coyotemagic on October 08, 2012, 03:22:10 AM

Absolutely brilliant, Dirk!  The LVG C.VI is my favorite German aircraft and "Eleynor" is my favorite scheme.  You've done a phenomenal job on her.  Superb wood grain effect.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: Chris Johnson on October 08, 2012, 08:38:30 AM

What a beautiful looking model! I'm just about to start this kit so your images are inspiring, to say the least. If my woodwork looks half as good as yours, I'll be pleased.

Cheers,

Chris

Title: Re: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: GAJouette on October 12, 2012, 02:08:11 PM

  Dirk,
Outstanding LVG my friend. Very impressive woodwork.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

Title: Re: WnW 1/32scale LVG C.CI "Eleynor"
Post by: mgunns on October 16, 2012, 10:36:30 PM

Hello Dirk:

Very nice work.  Duly impressed with your woodgrain and your attention to detail seeing this is your first WWI project.  I hope you continue on with WWI subjects and look forward to seeing more here.

Thanks for posting

Best

Mark