Cool, thanks guys.

Kalt, so the wood should have a more reddish tint to it?

Mark

Excellent wood grain Mark . I have nevered tried water colour for doing a wood grain , but I like the results of it . Masking would be an issue though for the water colour wouldn't really have a bite to it . Since this is in the inside so far it will be safe . Maybe spray Tamiya clear which would have less bite then what a lac would have . Also just a note on Hyperscale in the plastic theme forums this is also a big discussion on the colour of the fusealge .

Looking forward to seeing more !!!!

For the fuselage colour...I scoured around, and the windsock file...I'm of the conclusion that the fuselage should be darker....the A/C I chose to do is the boxcover,,,STRIPED??? Terri.

But there is a pic of it in the datafile but the pic looks pale allover and we all know the reliability of WW1 film so I think I will go for the darkened ply look anyway. most every other A/C looks dark

Keith

Yes, I think so

Here is a photo of the unrestored LVG at Brussels:



And here is a photo of a LVG B.II at Krakow:



Cheers,

Claudio

Wouldn't the lac finish get darker over time from the elments and oil and such ?
The fuselage in the second pic is a lot lighter then the first one . Could it also be that different manufactures used different lacs depending on what they had on hand at the time ?

Thanks for the info on the fuselage colors. When I bought the kit I kinda figured there would be major discussion and contention on the natural wood colors. That's OK and leads to some very important information sharing. Since I'm building OOB, I'll be putting my faith in Ronnie Bar's profiles with the assumption that he has put much research into them. Here's the one I intend on modelling......................



You can see from some of the other profiles that Ronnie has included many other very nice color options on other aircraft.................



I'll be building at least 2 more LVG's with superdetailing. (Part of Poland - please release a detail set) I'll be using differing colors for their fuselages for variety. I really like the darker color.

Mark

Terri, bottom pic isnt a C VI......just to confuse us I guess

Here's the finished engine with wash, drybrush and guitar string push rods..............







very easy to assemble.


Mark

Just about done with the interior. I'll hopefully have it done tonight or early tomorrow. Here are a few pictures.






more soon,

Mark

What can I say Mark , but most excellent !

Seconded...

Thanks Terri and Keith, you both inspire me to be a better modeller. I appreciate the kind words.

Mark

Thanks Mark , in ways I think we all inspire each other in excelling in the hobby and it shows in the forums with the tips and aid in which we seek !

Excellent Mark. Model On!

excellent work, this is inspiring and gives me that feeling again to return to the hobbydesk from my gardenprojects. Model on

Larsa Q

Thanks guys, here are some pics of the instrument panel and engine control panel.........





The kit instrument face decals went down very well. No problems.

Mark

Those are the best instrument faces I have seen in 32 scale ! They really add life to the panels .

I've added loops to the rudder bar with thin black wire..........................



Here the controls are installed with a few control lines.......................



the gas tank is installed.............................




the radio and wireless...........I think the wireless reel should be on the side of the fuselage above the hole.............



all it lacks now is the pilot seat and seatbelts. Almost ready to close it up.



more soon,

Mark

And here is the pilot seat and seat belts. Ready to close 'er up........................




Mark

Fantastic workmanship Mark , Keep the pics coming ...............................

coming along nicely Mark.... very nicely......catching me up rapidly

You remembered the radio unlike some of us who found it in the box after closing up the fuselage....

K

Mark,

Really looking sweet, excellent job on the wood grain and the interior as a whole.

I have a question and the Lozenge Meisters may need to consult on this one. I was under the impression that most two seat machines had the lozenge fabric applied on an angle. Did the Wingnutters get this one wrong?

Looking forward to hearing the reply on this one as I have this beauty in my stash.

Great work Mark.

Regards, Dwayne

Dwayne...dont you dare scare me like that...you had me running to consult the windsock file.

breathes a sigh of relief to see the loz is applied as Winguts specified cos I have all the underside done myself.

More pics Mark!!!!!

Keith

Dwayne,

Here's a picture of the lozenge application from the instructions. The arrows show the direction of the lozenge.



Keith,

Here are a few more pictures for you.





.........tomorrow....on to the exterior................

Mark

Oh boy , Oh boy ....start take shape nicely Mark !