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.