Lloyd C.V 1/32 Scratch Build Project

[Trackpad]

Excellent work, Bob, very well done! Good luck with the rest of this build!   

[Chris Johnson]

You've hit the deck running in regard to vac-forming. The fuselage halves look superb.

Cheers,

Chris

[RAGIII]

Stunning work to a mere Mortal modeler  Excellent work on your vac forming process!
RAGIII

[pepperman42]

Nice work! The hard part for the fuselage is over - its mostly like "kit building"  - that doesnt diminish what youve done! Are the wings going to be wood core?
Steve

[rhallinger]

Thanks Steve.  Since this project is a learning experience, I'm going to try solid styrene for the wings as per the technique Des used for his Voisin and Taube wings, bending it in an airfoil jig.  There are no ribs to worry about on the Lloyd, since it's mahogany ply sheathing over lengthwise stringers with something like six core ribs per side.  It's an interseting wing because it is a fairly smooth uniform surface, unlike the peaks and valleys of the usual fabric covered ribs.  We'll see how this works. 

I am taking a brief break from the Lloyd right now, in an effort to finsh up a WNW Pup trainer for my daughter.  I hope to have another Lloyd progress update in a week or two.

Regards, 

Bob

[GAJouette]

  Bob,
What's the latest on this little beauty my friend?
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[rhallinger]

Hi Gregory.  I've paused briefly on the Lloyd to complete a WNW Sopwith Pup for my daughter.  I should be back to the Lloyd soon.  Thanks for askng. 

In the meantime, I am planning the Lloyd interior and cockpit, and gathering the tools necessary to scribe the panel lines in the fuselage and do the rows of nailheads.  I think I've got everything I need for that.  I want to take my time and make sure I get that delicate work done properly.  I expect to complete that and post some photos within a week or so.  After that, I'll get to the wings.

I'll also post the Pup over in Completed Models.   It's an interesting night trainer scheme from one of Rowan's sheets that my daughter chose---black with lots of small stars all over the upper surfaces and the man-in-the-moon on the fuselage sides.  Very different

Regards,

Bob

[GAJouette]

  Bob,
Thanks much for the update my friend. Looking forward to seeing more of the Lloyd and the pup too.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[Whiteknuckles]

Whilst I'm patiently awaiting progress on the Lloyd, the Pup sounds very, very interesting - you're good at building anticipation Bob!

Andrew

[pepperman42]

A Pup update is good too!!

Steve

[rhallinger]

Thanks Steve.  I'll do that as soon as I get some pix, but the quick summary is that all major subassemblies are done (except the engine), the fusealage is closed and I have everything painted and decaled.  All those tiny stars were not as tedious to apply as I thought they would be, but it still took a couple of sessions.  I'm still getting used to the idea of a black Pup covered with white stars, but it's really pretty cool!   I'm actually fairly close to being finished, with just assembling the major aircraft components, adding a few details and rigging left to be done.  Funny how that near-final stage creeps up on you without your realizing it, isn't it?   The Pup is a very nice kit.  I'll provide more details when I get the pix, includng mistakes I made that others should (and probably would, avoid).    Soon I'll be tackling the Lloyd again!

Regards,

Bob

[miamiangler]

Hi,

What a cool project! I love to see how it will come out . I`ll be watching this one real close .


                                                                                                                                     Willi

[rhallinger]

Hi Willi!  If you look a little further back in this thread you'll see a link to your gorgeous 1/48 SH Lloyd build.  Your build log has been very helpful to my planning for this project.  I particularly liked your method for tackling the observer's railing! Very helpful!  I hope to come close to what you achieved in 1/48.  Your Lloyd is a real beauty! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Regards,

Bob

[miamiangler]

Hi Bob,

Thank you very much . I am honored you are using part of my build for your project .I am excited to see someone make this all wood a/c in Large scale .

                                                         I`ll be watching with interest!

                                                                                  Willi

[rhallinger]

I'm baaaaaack (from completing the WNW Pup).  I've done the panel scribing and nailheads on the fuselage exterior, and pre-shaded them with a dark grey oil wash.  I also cut out the engine opening.





To make the interior fuselage sides easier to work with in light of the black paint residue from the vacuforming process (which would not sand away!), I made .10 skins for the cockpit sides, which I will affix with contact cement.



Next, I will tackle the cockpit interior, followed by the Benz B.IV engine from WNW.

Regards,

Bob