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Offline miamiangler

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LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« on: March 23, 2014, 11:45:05 AM »
Hj Guy`s


  Time to start another WNW`s project . After having fun building the 1/48th Lloyd C.V . from Special Hobbies I`m going with a large plane to detail this time ! I started with doing some of the interior parts . giving the parts a coat of Tamiya Deck Tan then a wash of Burnt Sienna .





I am going to try to improve the engine as much as I can . I don't like the way the rocker arms look and the springs are only a piece of plastic (ugly). I think the spark plugs are to large so they will be replaced with the ones from Taurus Models .







Well that`s all for today ,

                                          Willi
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Offline coyotemagic

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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2014, 12:13:39 PM »
You're off to a great start, Willi!  Your wood tones are very pleasing.  I have this kit and it's my favorite German two seater.  I look forward to picking up some pointers from you.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2014, 12:19:25 PM »
Very nice wood tones Willi, this was the first WnW kit I built and it is a superb kit, you will thoroughly enjoy this one, looking forward to following along.

Des.
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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2014, 11:47:43 PM »
Excellent start Willi! I am looking forward to seeing your work on this one!
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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2014, 12:46:51 AM »
Very nice start, Willi. I very much agree with Bud and Des.  Your woodwork painting
is really well done!  I'm looking forward to seeing the next updates.

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2014, 04:02:24 AM »
Thanks everyone for the replies .

  I will do the best I can with this build . I`m going to try to detail the LVG using the restorations in France and Belgium. I added some e-z line to the control stick which works the ailerons . I had to drill holes on each side that was not there .



I repositioned the parts in the rear of the aircraft as it is seen in the Memorial Flight Photo`s .




 Using the photo`s of MF I detail the fuel tank and seat . I drilled all the lightening holes on the seat by hand . I use some tape and filler to make the leather over lap of the seat . under the seat are two wood strips that are showing . I still have to add rivet detail in which I will use Archer Transfers( ON ORDER). I added some PE and Plastic details . I used .5mm tubing for the gas line that goes to the engine  . I will use .010 mm lead wire for the gas line which will be added later .







That`s all for today . I hope you enjoy the photo`s ,

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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2014, 04:24:37 AM »
Nice job, love the seat on the fuel tank just like my 44 willys jeep, no health and safety cotton wool back then!
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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2014, 05:08:54 AM »
That is a very great beginning, Willi.
Martin
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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2014, 05:15:59 AM »
Hello Willi:

Great start on the kit.  As you know this was in WNW first batch.  After building some of their latest releases and going back to this, the modeler can see how they (WNW) have improved the detail on their kits.  I am sure if this kit came out today, the rocker arm springs would be more detailed as would the rocker arms.  It makes for a fun build.  With the engine sticking out like that, if you have any of the later kist, Pfalz DXII, Fokker DVII's, there are engine numbers on the decal sheets that you could use to put on the front cylinder to dress it up a bit.
Great job so far, I like your wood tones and the seat/fuel tank is looking mighty good.
Looking forward to your progress on this one.

Best

Mark
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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2014, 06:03:38 AM »
Mark, I love your detail work on the tank and the pilot's seat.
I like very much especially the back of the seat .
Very nice work!

Servus
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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2014, 06:44:14 AM »
Hello Bertl:

That was Willi not me; but I am sure he appreciates the compliment.  ;)
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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2014, 07:16:44 AM »
Quote from: mgunns on March 24, 2014, 05:15:59 AM
Hello Willi:

Great start on the kit.  As you know this was in WNW first batch.  After building some of their latest releases and going back to this, the modeler can see how they (WNW) have improved the detail on their kits.  I am sure if this kit came out today, the rocker arm springs would be more detailed as would the rocker arms.  It makes for a fun build.  With the engine sticking out like that, if you have any of the later kist, Pfalz DXII, Fokker DVII's, there are engine numbers on the decal sheets that you could use to put on the front cylinder to dress it up a bit.
Great job so far, I like your wood tones and the seat/fuel tank is looking mighty good.
Looking forward to your progress on this one.

Best

Mark


Thanks Guy`s !

 Hi Mark ,

    I checked the new release Roland . The same rocker arms :( No improvement ! Looks like I have to do it the hard way .

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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2014, 02:45:40 PM »
Great start, I'll be rooting for, and I wish you good health.
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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2014, 05:30:49 PM »
That's a great start Willi, like your wood painting.

Kind regards
Patrick
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Re: LVG C.VI Plywood and Canvas
« Reply #14 on: March 26, 2014, 12:43:24 AM »
Wonderful beginning . . . great warm wood tones

Mark G.
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