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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: xmald on April 21, 2022, 07:09:46 AM

Title: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: xmald on April 21, 2022, 07:09:46 AM
I guess it comes as no surprise that I've started with the cockpit. I simply love the wicker seats which come with the kit I think they look superb. Everything falls in its place without any problems so far.
(https://i.imgur.com/LQkCKB6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/44iMeBP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SHRHPk6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/GXmANbI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5rQej9l.jpg)
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: RAGIII on April 21, 2022, 07:21:22 AM
As usual your painting is pure magic Filip! Lovely start and I will follow along of course
RAGIII
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: Mike Norris on April 21, 2022, 07:57:25 PM
Hi Filip,
Your cockpit looks very nice  :)
I see you chose to replace the pilots wicker seat with your own padded leather cushions - that's a nice touch.
I've read that generally, the wicker seat for observers for some reason had a higher back than the pilots seat.
As such I have the wicker seats from ‘BarracudaCast’ (BR32234) as replacements for the kit seats.
Those are nice and can always be used for other models,

Mike
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: PrzemoL on April 21, 2022, 08:22:12 PM
That is what one may call a quick start. I will be watching with great interest ;)
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: Bughunter on April 22, 2022, 07:03:32 AM
This cockpit is creating some "Wow!" effect! Very nicely done.
The finished model will be another beauty.

Cheers,
Frank
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: KiwiZac on April 22, 2022, 12:09:05 PM
An excellent start, and it's so nice to see another of these highly-anticipated kits underway!
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: gedmundson on April 22, 2022, 07:42:39 PM
Very nice work on the cockpit!
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: bobs_buckles on April 22, 2022, 07:44:27 PM
Lovely looking tub, Filip  :o

Bob  ;)
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: Rookie on April 22, 2022, 11:48:59 PM
Beautiful detailing Filip, and the wood looks very realistic!

I'm looking forward to seeing this one come together.

Willem

Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: Alexis on April 23, 2022, 01:47:56 AM
Very spiffy indeed !

Alexis
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: lone modeller on April 23, 2022, 04:05:34 AM
Another first class build - the wood tones are very realistic. Good to see that this important type is being modelled at last.

Stephen.
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: KiwiZac on April 23, 2022, 09:50:06 AM
Quote from: lone modeller on April 23, 2022, 04:05:34 AM
Good to see that this important type is being modelled at last.
Hear hear, and as a long-time fan it makes me so happy to see multiple builds of this kit on our forum.
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: iamjohnsname on April 24, 2022, 06:13:00 PM
What beautiful work already! Can't wait to see this progress.
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: xmald on April 28, 2022, 05:12:08 AM
Thanks a million for your kind words lads!
The cockpit is almost ready. Time to glue the fuselage halves together. I must say that I was trully amazed by the kit's seatbelts. The metal is really thin and very easy to shape.
I've also painted the 3D-printed engine.
(https://i.imgur.com/wOlqgwU.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/YLGKhXh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xVYAo1Y.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dRZ1ryl.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BvQpu3q.jpg)

Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: KiwiZac on April 28, 2022, 10:17:07 AM
It's all looking very good Filip, and matches my memory of TVAL's reproductions very nicely. Bravo and I can't wait for your next update!
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: RAGIII on April 29, 2022, 10:02:02 PM
Awesome interior work Filip! Your engine is a beauty!
RAGIII
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: lone modeller on April 30, 2022, 05:31:14 AM
This is coming on really fast (unlike my 2A!). The interior is super and the engine a work of art.

Stephen.
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: Stuart Malone on May 05, 2022, 06:36:06 AM
Filip,

Outstanding!  I really like the turnbuckles you used/made.

Stuart
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: xmald on June 10, 2022, 03:48:37 AM
The fuselage halves are glued together and painted. Now it's time to work on some minor details and paint the wings. The model comes together pretty nicely. The decals (roundels) are super-easy to work with. They work like a charm.

(https://i.imgur.com/2eUtVg1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0kPue2A.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/TMTITP9.jpg)
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: RAGIII on June 10, 2022, 04:39:56 AM
Looks Awesome Filip!
RAGIII
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: KiwiZac on June 10, 2022, 08:52:04 AM
Filip, she's stunning!
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: Grant on June 10, 2022, 10:26:30 PM
As this kit will be my next subject, all be taking notes on yours and Mike's builds. Simply stunning interior work, Wow!
You guys are both very much master class builders, very impressive 👏
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: Brad Cancian on June 11, 2022, 09:37:25 AM
Looking very nice!  ;D

Cheers,

BC
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: xmald on June 29, 2022, 07:23:06 PM
RAF BE2C 1/32 Lukgraph WiP 4
The fuselage halves received the undercarriage legs and the stabiliser fin. I've also painted the wings trying to replicate the tranluscency effect. I will certainly weather them with both crayons and oil paints. More to come soon.
All roundels are the kit's decals.
(https://i.imgur.com/jvn7dUw.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/l02xwSa.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2bQy3oH.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7apL0kh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/MUUr8I0.jpg)
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: KiwiZac on June 30, 2022, 09:08:23 AM
Beautiful work, Filip! I'm so glad to see an update on this gorgeous project.
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: WD on June 30, 2022, 09:09:35 AM
Just beautiful!

WD
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: RAGIII on July 04, 2022, 11:12:41 PM
Stunning work Filip!
RAGIII
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: xmald on July 05, 2022, 06:55:08 PM
RAF BE2C 1/32 Lukgraph WiP 5
I've added some rigging and the fuselage details.
The kit comes toghether like a charm so far. The next step will be adding the wings.

(https://i.imgur.com/XbC1ANc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Vny9P3T.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Y3k9VaB.jpg)
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: KiwiZac on July 06, 2022, 10:07:41 AM
She look beautiful Filip!
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: kensar on July 06, 2022, 09:27:05 PM
Very realistic looking!
Title: Re: BE2C Lukgraph 1/32 - WiP
Post by: RAGIII on July 10, 2022, 03:42:59 AM
Gorgeous work Filip! I look forward to seeing it with wings!
RAGIII