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Offline Chris Johnson

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WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« on: December 06, 2012, 10:08:11 AM »
Today I finished my first two-seater, WnW's LVG C.VI which I began on October 12th this year. I decided to build aircraft number 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918, to further my experience in replicating a woodgrain fuselage. Rather than repeat the information that appears in my build log at: http://forum.ww1aircraftmodels.com/index.php?topic=945.135  I'll just say that this is an excellent kit, and a pleasure to build. Those familiar with this marking scheme will note that it shouldn't include the observer's MG but I included it in most of these shots because . . . well . . .  it's my model and I think it adds a bit of interest.

Thanks for dropping by and having a look.

Cheers,

Chris















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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2012, 10:30:12 AM »
Very well done. A great looking bird.

Steve
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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2012, 10:51:07 AM »
  Chris,
Outstanding project my old friend. Congratulations she's awesome!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2012, 12:37:49 PM »
Chris,
   Nice "recovery" and magnificent build! You have done a wonderful job on her; now, on with the "Bif"!
Cheers,
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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2012, 12:53:02 PM »
At the risk of repeating myself, she's a beautiful bird! It's the finer touches that really make it stand out.

Well done, Chris.

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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2012, 02:24:52 PM »
She's truly lovely, Chris!  An absolute gem.  I would be thrilled if mine turned out so exquisite.
Cheers,
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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2012, 06:08:00 PM »
Beautiful. Nice and clean. Congratulations on such a crisp looking model.
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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2012, 06:26:08 PM »
Congratulations Chris on completing a spectacular build, it looks awesome. The overall finish is superb with excelent rigging and a fantastic laminated propeller. Even though it is not supposed to have the observers machine gun I reckon it looks great, very well done Chris.  :) :) :)

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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2012, 12:24:22 AM »
Very nicely Done Chris.  As has been stated, a very "crisp" model.  Very well defined lines with the use of oil highlighting, and...the machine gun is a nice touch.  I am sure that somewhere in the Bundesarchiv is a photo of it with a machine gun.

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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2012, 02:35:36 PM »
Great job on this beauty Chris, I can only echo the praise above ;)

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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2012, 07:21:33 AM »
Gorgeous model, Chris - well done mate.

Regards

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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2012, 11:14:13 PM »
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to post your comments! You guys are the best!

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2012, 11:57:06 PM »
A very handsome result! congrats.
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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2013, 12:08:09 AM »
Thanks Bo, but can I have your propeller?  :D

Cheers,

Chris
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Re: WnW LVG C.VI - 14400/17 Late Prototype 1918 Marking Scheme
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2013, 12:27:38 AM »
Hi Chris.  Great job!  I've already commented over on the build log, but I'll repeat that the fuselage looks like you used . . . wood! ;D  Spectacular!  I also think you nailed the green and mauve shades of paint: not too garish nor too pastel--just right, IMHO.  I really like this scheme, with the painted camo and the maltese crosses on this aircraft.  Good choice!

Regards,

Bob
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