Multi Seat GB 2026 LVG B.1 scratch project

[Skyhook]

Thanks! I am currently having such a busy time at the work, so i will be able to continue with this in June, i think.

Cheers, Skyhook

[Skyhook]

Hi!

I finally seem to have some time to continue with the LVG! So today I whittled, sanded and sweated forming the core bits for the wings. I used 0,7 mm clear polycarbonate plastic and it was very tough to work on. Next up, scoring the wing surfaces from clear sheet.  Soon i will know if I manage to give the wings the right profile when gluing it all together. Making the wings translucent is hard work!

Cheers, Skyhook

[Skyhook]

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So here they are. They came out rather nicely, the profile could have been slightly more curved, but i think these will do. I will draw the wing structure to the undersides with black marker and then cover them with thinned CDL paint, maybe one layer will be enough, possibly two. But before that I must cut out the ailerons, which I will make separately of clear plasticard. they have a curious LVG-shape with built-in washout.

Cheers, Skyhook

[PrzemoL]

Fantastic project in the making!

[NigelR]

Harry W would be proud - lovely work!

[lone modeller]

Now that is modelling on an exceptional level. Best of luck with the thinned CDL - getting that right will be very important but if it works will give an incredible look.

Stephen.

[Skyhook]

Thanks all,

Now i have got the wings cut, sanded to final shape and the undersurface has the rib detail drawn with a 0,1 mm permanent marker. I also sprayed a matt finish on to keep the marker lines intact. However permanent or waterproof the lines might be, they tend to be erased here and there during the build. I also have the upper wings and ailerons similarly done, but they are outside drying. I think i try to paint the wing panels tomorrow.

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Cheers, Skyhook.

[lone modeller]

Coming on very nicely indeed.

Stephen.

[Skyhook]

Thanks, Stephen.

The wings are now more or less ready to be put in their place. I had a bit of difficulties with dust and the contact glue I used was a bit old, so it did not result in uniformly clear see-thru effect. But i think these will do for this project. From this moment on, this will progress rather swiftly i hope

Cheers, Skyhook

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[NigelR]

Dust is always an enemy! I think that looks pretty good. A really clever way of approaching this effect.

[Skyhook]

Thanks, Nigel.

Yes, this really had problems with dust. Actually the paint i mixed (glossy enamel) surely got particles from somewhere. I tried to pick out the biggest ones while brushing, but a lot came up later when dry.

But progress happening, anyway. It has got wings now, struts from split and sanded bamboo. Has a lot of rigidity even as very thin strips.

Cheers, Skyhook

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[enathan]

It's shaping up very nicely Skyhook! I love the B types and the LVG B.I is a good example. The early type crosses look great on it.
I was not aware of the stepped ailerons, interesting feature.

[NigelR]

Dust aside, it looks darned impressive! This is a great subject.

[lone modeller]

I agree with Nigel - that looks the part indeed.

Dust is always a problem with scratch building - no matter how I try to keep my tray clean, some of it invariably creeps into places where it is least wanted.

Stephen.

[Skyhook]

Thanks again

So now it has the landing gear in place. The main v-parts are metal wire, that i flattened with a hammer and sanded smooth. The tube parts are heat-stretched sprue. I can not take credit for the excellent spoked wheels as they are 3d printed ones from Artscale ASK. I just painted them, as the material is originally black. They are absolutely gems. Too bad they seem to sell them only in two sizes, which are geared to the fighter sizes? 710 and 610 mm. Luckily the early LVG had relatively small diameter wheels, so the 710 looks just right. I am now modifying the propeller from a Roden Albatros spare. Has to be shortened a bit and sanded to right width and shape. After that it is time for scratchbuilding the radiator on top of the engine.

Cheers, Skyhook

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