Sort of Shelf Queen LVG build

[DaddyO]

I'd intended this one to be an entry into the Shelf Queen group build, but didn't take any photos of the earlier stages, but it's being completed in the spirit of the event anyway.

It's KP's version of the LVG CVI (based on the old Ardpol kit?) and is really nice. It's easily the best of KP's ww1 kits that I've seen and needs only a few details adding if you are that way inclined. I started it some time last year by cutting parts out and making replacement struts, but didn't get much further before being distracted by other models 

Anyway I've been working on it since the Bovington show in early February to see how long it actually takes me to build a model (hoping to get it ready for the event at Yeovil this weekend, but sadly it's going to miss that by a week or so)

A couple of early pics showing the woodwork and extra details on the bottom of the fuselage. The model is based on a profile that appeared in the Wingnut Camel/LVG build magazine chosen because of the cut down winter cowl and upright exhaust that gave it a slightly different look.

LVG interior by Paul S, on Flickr

LVG underside by Paul S, on Flickr

Wings were covered in Aviattic lozenge with rib tapes from Eduard. (Spray in white primer, add gloss coat, decal, gloss coat, add rib tapes, remove 'clear' decal film and add varnish coat)

LVG CVII Lozenge by Paul S, on Flickr

You may notice the factory fresh finish of the elevator compared to the faded tail with a couple of linen patches just to break up the finish.
Since I like to use fishing line 'through the wing' the bottoms were covered and finished then lines were threaded and top holes dressed off/filled before gloss and decals could be added.

LVG CVI wing by Paul S, on Flickr

[NigelR]

Ooh this is looking very nice. The lozenge decals look great. But I am not sure why you are rushing, there is no show at Yeovil this weekend unless you know something I don't.... The next Yeovil model show is Sunday April 6th.

[DaddyO]

Fuselage was painted in pale ochre colour before the usual oil paint wood graining masking off panels and drying before moving onto the next

LVG CVI fuz by Paul S, on Flickr

LVG wood panels 1 by Paul S, on Flickr

Once everything had dried properly a coat of gloss varnish and it was time to raid the decal bank for suitable items 
The model number was cut from individual numbers on a Pheon Dr1 sheet with the 'LVG' and '/18' salvaged from the original KP sheet. Cross from a spare Eduard sheet, white panel cut from blank sheet and the '8' from a very old sheet of unkown origin although it needed slitting and re-touchng to get the narrow style needed. The rigging instructions and 'lift here arrows and instructions' were hand painted since I couldn't find anything suitable.

LVG CVI painted fuz by Paul S, on Flickr

[DaddyO]

Ooh this is looking very nice. The lozenge decals look great. But I am not sure why you are rushing, there is no show at Yeovil this weekend unless you know something I don't.... The next Yeovil model show is Sunday April 6th.

 Cheers Nigel
Ahead of myself as usual (I turned over two pages on the calandar) Still on the plus side it does mean I might get it finished for then!

[NigelR]

Lovely looking wood grain, very effective. This is going to be a beaut!

Ahead of myself as usual (I turned over two pages on the calandar) Still on the plus side it does mean I might get it finished for then!

You did have me worried for a moment because I wasn't ready for a show this weekend! At least you have no excuses for not finishing it ...

[RAGIII]

The Lozenge looks terrific as does the fuselage. Your wood grain is perfect for the scale!
RAGIII

[Allan31]

My, my, my...I have a Datafile showing up today in the mail so I can work on the BM LVG C.VI in 1/48 scale.
I hope mine comes out half as well at twice the size.

Delicate and petite, loverly....

[DaddyO]

Lovely looking wood grain, very effective. This is going to be a beaut!

Ahead of myself as usual (I turned over two pages on the calandar) Still on the plus side it does mean I might get it finished for then!

You did have me worried for a moment because I wasn't ready for a show this weekend! At least you have no excuses for not finishing it ...

I'll do my best matey 

The Lozenge looks terrific as does the fuselage. Your wood grain is perfect for the scale!
RAGIII

Cheers RAGIII
The Aviattic decal isn't the easiest to use in this scale I've found, but having tried on a couple of other models I was up for it and found that trimming using a brand new double edged razor blade worked much better than a new scalpel blade and using thinned white glue to stick down the edging worked better than hoping the adhesive would hold it in place

My, my, my...I have a Datafile showing up today in the mail so I can work on the BM LVG C.VI in 1/48 scale.
I hope mine comes out half as well at twice the size.

Delicate and petite, loverly....

Thanks Allan 
There's a great election of photo's taken by James Fahey of the flying one that include loads of lovely close ups that can be tricky to read in old photos

https://jamesfahey.smugmug.com/LVG-CVI

[Flamingo]

Looking excellent so far!
Cheers Joachim

[Allan31]

Thanks Paul, wonderful reference. Had I known about that I may not have bothered with the Datafile.
But who am I kidding, the LVG and a SS D.III Datafile came yesterday.
Looking forward to more progress, you guys are really putting the screws to me with the beautiful 1/72 scale builds.

[DaddyO]

Looking excellent so far!
Cheers Joachim

Many thanks Joachim

Thanks Paul, wonderful reference. Had I known about that I may not have bothered with the Datafile.
But who am I kidding, the LVG and a SS D.III Datafile came yesterday.
Looking forward to more progress, you guys are really putting the screws to me with the beautiful 1/72 scale builds.

It's all smoke and mirrors with the tiddlers Alan 

[enathan]

Looking good Paul, and the wood grain is excellent!

[Kreston]

Nice work!  Your efforts are really paying off...The Aviattic lozenge looks great.

Kreston

[Skyhook]

This looks absolutely great in all aspect - looks like a 1/48 project in its sharpness, great stuff

Cheers, Skyhook

[DaddyO]

Looking good Paul, and the wood grain is excellent!

Thanks matey. 
I found the last one I did that using straight yellow ochre the grain looked a bit 'thin' so this time I mixed a touch of lead white (or mixing white) with it which made getting a nice grain much easier. Effectively it meant that you were painting a 'solid' layer of oil paint rather than wiping away to leave streaks of grain. took a bit longer to dry, but I like the effect.

Nice work!  Your efforts are really paying off...The Aviattic lozenge looks great.

Kreston

Cheers Kreston.
Not the easiest of decals to use, being quite thick and stretchy. That said if you treat it like a different material rather than a 'decal' life gets easier and the colours are lovely 

This looks absolutely great in all aspect - looks like a 1/48 project in its sharpness, great stuff

Cheers, Skyhook

Many thanks Skyhook 

Not much progress this week with work and home life taking up most of my avaialable 'free time'. Got up early the last couple of mornings to get things moving along and after one abortive attempt (sanded the tip too thin on one blade so I lost the shape) I've managed to get a prop carved for this

LVG prop by Paul S, on Flickr