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Title: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on August 03, 2022, 07:55:01 AM
Hi all,
The build of the Junkers J.1 is coming to a close.
So next up is the 1:32nd scale resin/3D printed Lloyd C.V from 'Lukgraph'.

On October the 4th, 1917, Feldpilot (Zugsfuhrer) Adolph Wiltsch and his Observer Roman Schmidt were flying Lloyd C.V Serial No: 46.01 from Flik 13 on the Russian Front.
They were attacked by three Russian ‘Sopwith’ type aircraft.
They managed to evade these attackers and Schmidt managed to shoot down one in flames.
This was Schmidt’s third aerial victory.

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/profile.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Alexis on August 03, 2022, 10:55:36 AM
Reallllly looking forward to this one Mike


Chair , check , coffee , check , yup I'm set !


Alexis
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on August 09, 2022, 06:17:57 AM
Hi all,
Having completed the basic chapters for the Lloyd C.V build log, I've found a few bits that will need adding.

Addition lower wing support rods.
Increased depth of support rods in upper wings.
Cockpit cross bracing wires.
Pilot cockpit control rods and wires etc.
Pilot cockpit flight control cables.

Plus the following.


Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/anemometer.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/bungee.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/flarerack.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/obspit.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/pit1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/pilotstep.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/eng1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/eng2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Dirigible-Al on August 09, 2022, 06:51:54 AM
Hello Mike
I love it that you say "a few bits that need doing" when most people wouldn't know they are there. Really looking forward to seeing this and I admire your attention to detail.
Alan.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on August 11, 2022, 05:43:18 AM
Hi all,
The six kit supplied 3D printed exhaust pipes are not chamfered at the ends and not bored out internally.
Also, when fitted, the exhaust pipes should be angled slightly rearwards, which the kits pipes are not.
Therefore, I discarded the kit pipes and replaced them with rod and rubber tube.

The two supplied 3D printed halves of the cooling pipe are intended to be butt joined to the engine and to each other. This is a weak method of joining parts.
Therefore I cut out and replaced the larger diameter portion of the front pipe and replaced it with Brass 1.4 mm diameter tube.
The ends of the pipe were drilled and pinned into the engine, using 0.3 mm diameter Brass rod,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/exhaust.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: RAGIII on August 11, 2022, 07:21:11 AM
Excellent start and looking forward to your build!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: FAf on August 12, 2022, 04:14:57 AM
Clever upgrades! Looks very promising!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on August 12, 2022, 11:14:15 PM
Hi all,
My assumptions for how the engine cooling system worked are:

The engine driven water pump on the lower, rear of the engine, supplied water to the six engine cylinders.
This supply was pumped through a pipe interconnected to the lower right of the cylinders.
The water flowed up inside the cooling jacket of each cylinder and flowed out into the the return in the camshaft housing.
From there it flowed through the external forward pipe over the camshaft housing and into the base of the radiator.
It was then drawn around the inside of the radiator housing then down through the radiator to be drawn back to the water pump through the external rear pipe.

The external overhead cooling pipe supplied in the kit is in two parts and joined together.
The radiator just sits on the top of this pipe.
However, it seems this is not correct as can be seen from the following photographs taken at the time.
The supply to and the return from the radiator are separate pipes, which given the above would make sense.

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/rad3.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/rad1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/rad2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on August 16, 2022, 06:34:47 AM
Hi all,
I decided to modify the radiator pipes to better represent those fitted to the actual aircraft.
The 3D printed rear pipe in the kit was discarded and a replacement made from 1.0 mm diameter rod with a 90 degree bend in the radiator end.
A hole was drilled into the water pump on the rear of the engine and also into the underside of the radiator.
The forward facing extension to the pipe was added with 1.0 mm diameter rod and 1.2 mm diameter tube.
The forward 3D printed pipe in the kit was modified with a 1.2 mm diameter end tube and 1.0 mm diameter 90 degree bent rod.
A 1.4 mm diameter tube was cut and fitted to the pipe stub on the top, front of the camshaft housing.
A hole was drilled for this pipe in the underside of the radiator.
Although dry fitted for now, it can all be added after the fuselage, with engine, has been closed up,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/rad4.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/rad5.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/rad6.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: RAGIII on August 16, 2022, 08:48:12 AM
Nice progress Mike!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on August 19, 2022, 08:59:32 PM
Hi all,
The basic engine is nearly finished.
Just the ignition leads to add.
The control rods, pipes and exhaust pipes will be added later in the build.
As usual, painting a complete 3D printed engine is not that easy.
Personally I'd prefer to paint parts then assemble the engine, but that's the way 3D printing is taking us,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/donk7.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/donk6.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on August 23, 2022, 07:30:15 AM
Hi all,
The basic engine is now complete.
I've added the ignition leads, spark advance and throttle control rods and other pipes.

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/engdone1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/engdone2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/engdone3.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: FAf on August 23, 2022, 03:24:55 PM
Great work and nice colours!
/Fredrik
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on August 30, 2022, 05:06:34 AM
Hi all,
The fuselage components have been prepared for assembly.
The wood finish is 'Tamiya' Dark Yellow (XF60) over painted with Windsor & Newton’ Griffin (Alkyd) Burnt Umber oil paint.
The ammunition drum is a spare from a 'Gaspatch' Parabellum set, as its more in-scale than the kit supplied 3D printed part.
Now it's onto the control rods and cables before the fuselage is assembled and closed up with the engine,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/painted.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on September 01, 2022, 10:24:56 PM
Hi all,
The internal fuselage detail is now complete.
I've added Control cables and cross bracing using 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament.
The spark advance control rod is 0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube, as will be the throttle control rod.
The throttle control rod will be added after the fuselage is closed up, so it can be passed through the left side of the instrument panel frame.

I may add a map to the gunners table,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/fusintdone.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Umlaufmotor on September 01, 2022, 10:33:48 PM
The wood color tone looks first class.
A superbly built with super researched detailing
You are truly the master of resin kits in my eyes Mike.

Servus
Bertl

Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on September 02, 2022, 06:48:04 AM
Hi all,
I'm intending to add a flare and a grenade ammunition rack.
So I thought I ought to add the flare and grenade pistols to the gunners cockpit.
Both 'spares' from previous 'Wingnut Wings' models.
The stowage containers were made from photo-etch and 1.4 mm diameter tube.
I also added a map,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/pistols.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Tim Mixon on September 02, 2022, 12:15:10 PM
Truly amazing work. 
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: PrzemoL on September 02, 2022, 05:19:34 PM
As always, your work is stellar...
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: s.e.charles on September 02, 2022, 06:49:27 PM
full disclosure: i build automobile models and steal ideas for my engines & interiors from threads like this!
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: FAf on September 02, 2022, 10:36:32 PM
Just beautiful! I like all the small scratches.
/Fredrik
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on September 02, 2022, 10:47:49 PM
Hi all,
Fuselage closed up now, then and the throttle control rod added (0.4 mm Nickel-Silver tube),

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/trod.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: gedmundson on September 03, 2022, 03:56:33 AM
Your well-researched project is looking fabulous, Mike. Nice work on the fuselage interior & engine.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on September 20, 2022, 09:03:15 PM
Hi all,
I've not posted in the last few weeks, as we took a holiday abroad.
The first time in three years due to the Covid restrictions etc.
The four of us arrived home yesterday.
Yes, you guessed it!!
I have Covid, so does my wife and the wife of our friends we went with.
Anyway, once we're back to normal I'll crack on with the Lloyd model.

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: kensar on September 20, 2022, 11:30:23 PM
Hope you get well soon, Mike.
The work you've done so far looks excellent.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: lcarroll on September 20, 2022, 11:54:48 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery to you Mike, and everyone else of the adventure! Take the time you need and we'll look forward to your return to the work bench!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: KiwiZac on September 21, 2022, 08:45:48 AM
I'm with them - take care of yourselves!
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: RAGIII on September 23, 2022, 05:07:00 AM
Well it has been a while since I checked in but the same awesome quality is in evidence!
RAGIII
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on September 23, 2022, 11:53:35 PM
Hi all,
After closing up the fuselage I found a problem with the rear fuselage cabane struts.
The two rear struts on each side were slightly bowed due to the angle they were fitted.
The bottom of two struts had also cracked (3D printed and not reinforced with rods).
Therefore, I cut the struts away and replaced them with shaped Brass tube and internal rod.
This also makes the struts stronger for bearing the weight of the upper wing halves,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/brasscabanes.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Tim Mixon on September 24, 2022, 04:25:38 AM
This is looking so nice.  Neat solution for the exhaust pipes. 
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Rookie on September 24, 2022, 05:19:07 AM
Admirable research and build skills again Mike.
Thanks for sharing.

You may have explained it earlier, but how do you shape the brass tube into struts?

Willem
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on September 24, 2022, 06:09:04 AM
Hi Willhem,
I use the 'Strutter' tool that used to be available from 'Albion Alloys'.

The ’Strutter’ is a pair of hardened steel jaws, one of which has two steel pins, the other has location holes for the pins.
These are used in a normal medium sized bench vice.
A length of tube, with an appropriate solid rod inserted is positioned across the two pins of the ’Strutter’.
When the vice jaws are tightened, the ’Strutter’ jaws crush the brass tube around the inserted rod.
The strut tube and rod can then be soft soldered together.
The protruding rod at each end of the strut can be used to locate the struts into pre-drilled locating holes in the model.

Mike

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=albion+alloys+strutter&docid=608027057313100875&mid=97D68EDB4B9E56BB669B97D68EDB4B9E56BB669B&view=detail&FORM=VIRE (https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=albion+alloys+strutter&docid=608027057313100875&mid=97D68EDB4B9E56BB669B97D68EDB4B9E56BB669B&view=detail&FORM=VIRE)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Rookie on September 25, 2022, 02:32:42 AM
Thanks for the link Mike,

Yes, I know the strutter. That is, I've seen it before, but I don't have one. I thought you used a jig of some sort since these Albion Alloys goodies are nowhere for sale any more.

Willem
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on September 25, 2022, 07:32:17 PM
Thanks for the link Mike,

Yes, I know the strutter. That is, I've seen it before, but I don't have one. I thought you used a jig of some sort since these Albion Alloys goodies are nowhere for sale any more.

Willem

I bought my 'Strutter' years ago, but as you say, they don't produce this and other tools now.
I did contact 'Albion Alloy's' some time ago and they did say they would look into it - seems not,

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on September 26, 2022, 10:46:04 PM
Hi all,
I've prepared the fitting of the upper and lower wings, including test fitting of the six interplane struts.
I found the best way to do this was to permanently fit the lower wings first.
The lower wings have only one integral locating rod and no location for the rod into the fuselage.
Having only one rod meant that the wings would pivot in the fuselage, making wing alignment a problem.
Also, the rod in the right lower wing is located farther rearwards than that in the left wing.
Therefore, the rod would be visible inside the cockpit.
I chose to cut away that rod flush to the wing root.
I then drilled an extra 1.0 mm hole in the left wing root and two holes in the right wing root.
Into these I secured 1.0 mm diameter Brass locating rods.
The fuselage was then marked and holes drilled through the sides of the fuselage.
Both wing locating rods are now not visible from inside the cockpit and the wings are positively located in the fuselage.
The upper wing halves needed to be drilled for 1.0 mm diameter joining rods that locate into the two slots in the top of the fuselage cabane strut assembly.
The locating holes for the six interplane struts were then drilled into, but not through their location points in the wings.
The integral strut rods were cut to 2.0 mm length as they were too long.
The struts were then temporarily held in their locating holes in the upper wing, which was then test fitted into the lower wings and cabane strut slots.

All in all not an easy wing installation, but rigid enough when test fitted.

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/lowwing1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/upperwing.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/struts.jpg)

I've also prepared the tail unit, as all of the parts have no locating rods.
I've added location rods of 0.5 mm and 0.8 mm diameter Brass rods.
I cut the elevators from the tailplanes in order to have them angled down slightly.

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/tail1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/tail2.jpg)

Now it's onto preparing the landing gear,

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on September 28, 2022, 10:49:12 PM
Hi all,
The landing gear has been prepared now.
I've added the following:

1.4 mm diameter Brass tube into the drilled through wheels to provide a more positive fit onto the integral 1.2 mm diameter axle rods.
'EZ' heavy white stretch line to represent the 'Bungee' type suspension cords.
0.4 mm diameter Nickel-Silver tube, bent and fitted to represent the axle restraining cables.
Flattened 0.6 mm diameter Brass tube with integral 0.4 mm diameter Brass rod to represent the crew footstep.

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/gear4.jpg)

I've also made two crew steps from flattened 0.5 mm diameter Brass tube.
These were fitted to the fuselage left side at the observer's cockpit and to the fuselage right side below the engine.

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/steps.jpg)

Now it's onto preparing the tail skid,

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Tim Mixon on September 29, 2022, 06:36:25 AM
Nice work. Those crew steps are very nicely done. 
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on September 29, 2022, 08:07:27 PM
Hi all,
The resin used for the 3D printed parts tends to be very brittle.
The tail skid bracing bars need to take the weight of the model.
Also, the tail skid has no integral strengthening rods or any location into the fuselage.
As I wasn't sure if the bracing bars were strong enough, I replaced the rear bracing bar with 0.8 mm diameter Brass rod.
This was bent at one end to fit into a drilled hole in the underside of the fuselage.

Now onto how to fit the upper wing ailerons onto the wing,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/tailskid.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: PrzemoL on September 29, 2022, 08:40:14 PM
Great progress on your Lloyd, Mike.
Just a comment on the strut strength issues. I managed to build my Lloyd without replacing the cabane struts or tail skid support. And the model stands safely, it also travelled a couple of times to modelling contests. No problems found. But I do agree that the 3D printed bits are brittle. Yet, strong enough.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on September 30, 2022, 02:24:04 AM
Hi all,
The ailerons on the upper wing can't be attached with rods as the trailing edge of the upper wing is too thin to drill.
The kit supplies photo-etch 'hinges', which are flimsy and may not adhere well to an oil painted wood effect surface.
Therefore, I decided to modify the hinges by cutting away the hinge arms and drilling 0.5 mm diameter holes through the body of the hinges.
Brass tube of 0.4 mm diameter were inserted through the hinge bodies and holes drilled through the ailerons.
The tubes were bent forwards above and below the upper wing trailing edge.
Holes were drilled through the wing and the top tubes bent to fit into the holes.
The underside tubes were cut to end at the wing holes on the underside.
Doing this allows the ailerons to be angled on the upper wing and should provide a sturdier attachment.
The aileron control horns will be fitted into 0.4 mm wide slots, drilled though the ailerons inside the photo-etch mounting plates.

Now onto preparing for pre-rigging the model,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/hinges.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on September 30, 2022, 02:29:45 AM
Great progress on your Lloyd, Mike.
Just a comment on the strut strength issues. I managed to build my Lloyd without replacing the cabane struts or tail skid support. And the model stands safely, it also travelled a couple of times to modelling contests. No problems found. But I do agree that the 3D printed bits are brittle. Yet, strong enough.

Yes, but I'm not a great lover of 3D printed parts and don't trust their strength.
Unless of course they have integral reinforcing rods.
If in doubt, I'll always add extra strength where possible,

Mike
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 11, 2022, 12:39:59 AM
Hi all,
It's been a while since I updated this build.
The fuselage, wings, gun cannister and landing gear axle fairing were airbrushed with 'Tamiya' Dark Yellow (XF60).
The flight control surfaces were primed white.
These were pre-shaded with 'Tamiya' Smoke (X19).
The flight control surfaces are covered with ‘Aviattic’ Clear Doped Linen (ATT32097) decal.
The wood effects were brush painted using a mix of Windsor & Newton’ Griffin (Alkyd) Vandyke Brown and Burnt Sienna.
Grey areas are ‘Tamiya’ Neutral Grey (XF53) or Dark Sea Grey (XF54).
Metallic surfaces are ‘Alclad’ Steel (ALC112) or 'Mr. Colour' Stainless Steel (213).
Decal areas were airbrushed with 'Alclad' Aqua Gloss 600.
All parts were then airbrushed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311) in preparation for applying weathering effects,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/decal1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/CDL.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: PrzemoL on October 11, 2022, 05:11:23 AM
Continues to be spectacular.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Tim Mixon on October 11, 2022, 12:04:58 PM
Love your woodwork effects.  Did you alternate both the Vandyke and burnt sienna, or mix the two colors and apply as one?
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 11, 2022, 07:19:02 PM
Love your woodwork effects.  Did you alternate both the Vandyke and burnt sienna, or mix the two colors and apply as one?

Hi Tim,
I mixed the two as the Burnt Sienna on its own is too light a shade and the Vandyke too dark.
They were mixed at approximately Sienna to Vandyke (85/15%).
This mix still looks dark when its applied, but it does lighten up when brushed off with a white spirit dampened broad brush.
That allows the acrylic base coat of dark yellow to give the thinned oil paint the shade I wanted,

Mike 
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 12, 2022, 09:58:59 PM
Hi all,
Just a few updates.
Propeller base coated with 'Tamiya' Dark Yellow (XF60) then brushed with Windsor & Newton (Alkyd) Burnt Sienna oil paint.
'Lohner' propeller logos applied from the 'LF Models' Austro-Hungarian set then sealed with 'Alclad' Light Sheen (ALC311).
Radiator assembly treated with 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt clay wash with the 'Number '7' decals (modified) from the 'Xtradecal' RAF set.
'Flory Models' Dark Dirt wash also applied to the wings, fuselage flight control surfaces and landing gear.

Now it's onto pre-rigging the model before assembly,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/propdone.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/rad7.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/weathering.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 13, 2022, 12:27:17 AM
Hi all,
The observer/gunners machine gun.
I chose to replace the kit supplied 3D printed machine gun parts.
I used the more refined resin ‘Schwarzlose’ 07-12 unjacketed weapon (17-32112) from ‘Gaspatch’.
The ammunition drum was a spare from a previous 'Wingnut Wings' build.
The kit supplied gun mount needed to be modified with a 0.4 mm diameter rod to fit the weapon to the mount firmly.
'Alclad' Gun Metal (ALC120) was airbrushed over the machine gun.
'Alclad' Steel (ALC112) was airbrushed over the ring mounting rails and lightly over the machine gun.
'Tamiya' Hull Red (XF9) was brush painted over the trigger handles.
'Tamiya' Weathering Master (Set B - Soot) was sponged around the muzzle of the barrel.
Ammunition belt was brush painted with 'Tamiya' Desert Yellow (XF59), 'Mr. Colour Brass (219) and Copper (215).

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/gundone.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 14, 2022, 04:00:09 AM
Hi all,
The underside of the upper wing, landing gear, aileron control horns and aileron control cables have been pre-rigged.
Monofilament of 0.12 mm diameter with 'Gaspatch' 1:48th scale Anchor Points and Type C turnbuckles.
The rudder and elevator have been fitted to the fin and tailplanes with added photo-etch hinges.
The modified ailerons have been fitted to the upper wing.

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/prerig1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/prerig2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/prerig3.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/prerig4.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/prerig5.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/assemble1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/assemble2.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 14, 2022, 11:16:20 PM
Hi all,
The pre-rigged upper wing assembly has now been fitted.
I never use wing alignment rigs or jigs, but fit wings and struts by 'eye'
This wing fit was easier to do most of the other models I've built.

Now it's onto final rigging,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/wingon1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/wingon2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/frig1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/finalrig.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 16, 2022, 06:36:15 PM
Hi all,
Getting close to finishing the Lloyd C.V model.
Final rigging done, tail unit completed, landing gear, radiator and gun cannister fitted.
Just a few bits to add - observers weapon, windscreen, crew steps, flare racks and propeller/spinner.

Then it's onto the figures and display case,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/finalrig2.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/gear5.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/gunrad.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/taildone.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 16, 2022, 10:44:56 PM
Hi all,
Aileron control cables fitted.
Blackened 0.4 mm diameter Brass tube and 0.08 mm diameter mono-filament,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/ail4.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/ail5.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: pepperman42 on October 17, 2022, 01:03:37 AM
Wow!! Fast and furious updates over the last few days!! Looks great!

Steve
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 17, 2022, 05:42:43 AM
Hi all,
A few more bits added.
Propeller and spinner, exhaust pipes and flare rack.

Just the windscreen, crew steps, observers gun/mount and an anemometer to fit, plus.
Also, final weathering,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/propon.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/pipeson.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/rackon.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: acewwi on October 17, 2022, 05:56:08 AM
BRAVO Mike

Spyros
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 18, 2022, 06:35:06 AM
Hi all,
Final bits added.
Observers machine and ring mounting.
Windscreen, which was modified from the kit supplied as it was too large.
Airspeed Anemometer added to forward, left interplane strut ('Gaspatch' with scratched photo-etch mounting).
Crew steps added - made from photo-etch and 0.5 mm diameter wire.

The only thing left, if it can be done satisfactorily, is to add the metal cover plates over the flying wire turnbuckles at the lower wing roots.
Then it's onto the figures,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/gundone1.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/screenon.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/anemometer4.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/steps3.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/steps4.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Tim Mixon on October 18, 2022, 08:33:49 PM
Oh man!  Just beautiful work.  Eagerly anticipating the figures as well.
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 19, 2022, 02:17:29 AM
Hi all,
I've represented the cover plates that were fitted over the flying wire turnbuckles at the lower wing roots.

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/coverplates.jpg)

These were made from 0.2 mm thick plastic card.
The raised centres were pressed out using the small 'ball' end of a paper embossing tool.
Holes were punched through the plates to represent the securing bolts.
Painted with 'Alclad' Duraluminium (ALC102) and weathered with 'Flory Models' Dark Dirt clay wash.

That's it for the model itself.
Just the figures to finish,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/plates.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: KiwiZac on October 19, 2022, 04:59:49 AM
Lovely work Mike, the radiator in particular looks just like the real thing!
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 19, 2022, 06:11:06 AM
Hi all,
Figures done.
Both are the 'Yellow House' German aviators (YH32005) set.
Brush painted with 'Tamiya' acrylics,

Mike

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/pilot.jpg)

(https://www.thatoneplease.co/buildlogs/LLOYDCV/obs.jpg)
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Tim Mixon on October 19, 2022, 09:04:57 AM
Very well done. They will be a great compliment to your excellent Lloyd. 
Title: Re: 1:32nd scale Lloyd C.V
Post by: Mike Norris on October 26, 2022, 05:46:03 AM
Hi all,
Completed shots are now up in the 'Completed Models'.
Thanks for all of your comments and encouragement,

Mike