First one of the year finished (although to be fair most of it was done at the end of last year)
Lohner was one of many small manufacturers that produced aircraft during the first world war. This was the final development after problems with earlier versions and due to lackluster performance production wasn't required. The prototype fist flew late June 1917 and was later converted when the triplane craze swept Germany by adding a third wing; needless to say it wasn't a great success and Lohner ended up producing Aviatik Berg D1 designs under license.
The model is by Choroszy in 1/72 and due to the noted fragility of the medium only the main components were used. The struts were filed brass strip and wire soldered together (The prongs on the undercarriage legs are 'hop ups' for the mechanics working on the engine) Rigging is 1lb monofilament and the lovely wheels are 3 D printed items.
The varnished plywood of the fuselage is painted using oils over an acrylic base coat and the 'transparent' effect of the fabric covered wings is done with masking and layers of paint. The instruments are visible for once with some careful brushwork creating the dials. Prop is carved wood as usual.
Paul
