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WNW GB 2009 - 10 LVG C.VI - Ron
Mgunns
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Posted: Monday, February 08, 2010 - 10:56 AM UTC
Looking Good so far Ron: The fuselage looks great. Yes, the rib tapes are a painstaking, but as Terri said, look cool when done. I am at the decaling stage. I have to take frequent breaks, or I will drive myself mad.

Looking forward to the next batch of pictures.
tquad6
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Posted: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 12:47 AM UTC
Waiting for paint order so will start wing decals. Oh, fun.
JackFlash
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Posted: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 01:07 AM UTC
Ron, first welcome to the GB. Second tell us about your wood surface replication method. The fuselage looks great.
tquad6
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Posted: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 - 03:35 PM UTC
Stephen -
Thank you very much. It's good to take part in a great cause -- WNW GB.
The base coat is tan acrylic followed by artists burnt umber and burnt seinna oils mixed 50/50. It was applied with a fairly stiff brush to produce the wood grain effect.
tquad6
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Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 04:14 AM UTC
Hi Gang - Here are the latest pictures of my progress of you know what. I'm now in the middle of rigging. Hope you like it so far!





Mgunns
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Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 07:25 AM UTC
No Pictures. ARe you using Photo shop?
tquad6
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Posted: Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 02:20 PM UTC
Mgunns
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 - 02:04 AM UTC
Okay I see them now. Looks like you are on the home stretch on this one. Looking good.
tquad6
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 - 02:26 AM UTC
Thanks a lot Mark. I'm still having trouble attaching photos. I have a few more that I will try to post today. Cheers, Ron
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 - 05:25 AM UTC
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tquad6
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Posted: Friday, March 26, 2010 - 06:27 AM UTC
wombat58
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 12:10 AM UTC
Lovely work so far Ron - I'm looking forward to seeing your completed rigging.
Very well done.

Des.

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tquad6
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 12:32 AM UTC
Thank you for your kind remarks Des. This model has been and continues to be a real challenge to my limited patience and steadiness of hand. Ron
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 06:10 AM UTC

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Thank you for your kind remarks Des. This model has been and continues to be a real challenge to my limited patience and steadiness of hand. Ron

Hi Ron: Not only the LVG but the others are as much of a challenge. You are doing a fine job, hang in there, it will be worth it.

Cheers

Mark
tquad6
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 09:53 AM UTC
Thanks Mark --- You are correct. The finished products and satisfaction received in the course of this hobby are certainly worth the time and effort.
Semper Fi --- Ron
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 11:28 AM UTC
Very well done overall! I have enjoyed watching your build process. Even though you may have been frustrated at times the end result is certainly worthwhile!
RAGIII
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 12:25 PM UTC


This has been a very enjoyable build to watch unfold, great work, thanks Ron.

Mark
tquad6
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 03:17 PM UTC
Many thanks for your kind words Rick and Mark. Your types of comments help to keep me moving forward.
JackFlash
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Posted: Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 04:18 PM UTC
Greetings Ron just a word on the axle / spreader bar . Like the original make sure that its parallel with the wings. and that the thinest profile positions for the least wind resistance.
tquad6
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Posted: Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 07:19 AM UTC
OK Stephen -- Thank you for pointing that out . Cheers, Ron
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