Lohner L-47 - 1/72 Choroszy Modelbud - Resin kit

[Pete Wenman]

Seasonal Greetings to all.

I'm getting into the flyingboats and seaplanes of the WW1 Adriatic war, with a couple of paintings in mind, particularly of the Lohner and similar types. I've got hold of the resin kit of L-47 to help me understand better the shapes and construction of these aircraft. The worst case scenario is I will end up with a maquette, the better case being I will end up with a half decent build - we will see !



On opening the box I'm not sure whether I have a model kit here or a puzzle.



After a few minutes sorting out the parts, I think it is fair to say that a nice little model kit is in here, but first two puzzles need to be solved.



1. What are all the parts ( update being I now only have 5 part that I have not yet identified what they are, or where they go.)

2. What is the best sequence of construction and painting - I'm still pondering this.

Busy cleaning up all the parts are present. The good news is that while the instructions are rudimentary they do include a set of 1/72 plans, so checking alignment of parts is a lot easier than it might have been.

P

[Bluesfan]

Will be following with interest, as I have another of their Austrian flying boat kits (the Oeffag Mickl H), which made me instantly nervous when I saw the bag of very fragile looking parts, just like we see here...
I suspect I'll be replacing all the resin struts.

Good luck indeed!
Mark

[PrzemoL]

You face typical resin kit problems here. As we know, these are for expereinced modellers, surely not shake and bake ones. But I am sure you will sort all those riddles out, soon. When these problems are overcome (along with others pertinent to resin - air bubbles, not fully moulded bits) these kits build into unique models. I will be watching your progress with great interest. Good luck.

[Pete Wenman]

I suspect I'll be replacing all the resin struts.

Yes the interplane struts are my biggest concern. I had in mind to pin them, and still may do, but the struts are so small I'm not sure how well I can it do it.

At present I have no concerns as to the resin being too brittle. It seems good quality and there are only one or two air bubbles I have found so far.

Mark - what would you replace the struts with ? I'm thinking brass sheet filed to shape might be better than plastic card or rod, but more work to get the 12 required.

P

[pustota]

http://scalemodels.ru/modules/forum/viewtopic.php?t=74134&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
It's in russian, but i think can find some usefull pics there. Good luck.

[Bluesfan]

I suspect I'll be replacing all the resin struts.

Mark - what would you replace the struts with ? I'm thinking brass sheet filed to shape might be better than plastic card or rod, but more work to get the 12 required.

P

I've tried adapting spare styrene struts; and there's the option of using that strutter tool (Albion Alloys I think) with brass tube.
Though my natural instinct is to see if cocktail sticks will do the job. I admit that's not for everyone ie. the lengthy filing/sanding

Mark

[PrzemoL]

For replacement of resin struts I use Contrail plastic airfoil profiles. Alas,  despite the claim on the leaflet that they are for 48th and 72nd scale, they are still to large in cross section for the latter. So they have to be thinned. Still, a better option than wooden toothpick material which requires a lot of polishing.

[Bluesfan]

. . . So they have to be thinned. Still, a better option than wooden toothpick material which requires a lot of polishing.

    So very true!

[IanB]

I use Evergreen strip, chamfered at the edges to give the correct profile and with a brass pin added at each end to secure them to the wings.

Ian

[NinetythirdLiberator]

I'm working on their Gotha G-I and it's an adventure!  But you will get everything figured out.  This is a great forum to get things nailed down.  Like all the others, I really looking forward to this lovely model!!

Cheers and Happy New Year,
Dan