CANicoll Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Mike, Looking amazing! Love the grain in the wood. I must admit, when I first saw the different directions I was kinda like, huh. But seeing it here it looks fantastic - great job on the details and can't wait to see the seat up close. Love the IP - that is amazing detail. Wow. Are you bringing this as a WIP to the Feb meeting? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Dam dude, some fine work here. Very realistic looking.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks guys. Calling the control panel done now, and will install this insert once I make the grey "leather" padding look a little less monotone and drab, and once I add the control cables to the rudder pedals. Seats with HGW belts are the next step! Gazzas, LSP_Kevin, CANicoll and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Mike buddy! Thanks for the heads up on during the build for the bomb rack and how much will be visible. Your update is a joy to read, as i haven't really had enough time to catch up with everyone on LSP! The gotha is coming along swell and the wood looks fabulous! How did you like using the leather decals from Uschi? i used them on multiple occasions and they do get the trick done and really look like leather. I try to vary the undercoat to give them some tonal difference... oh how i miss building great war aircraft, gaboon viper is really giving me a hard time lol! looking forward to your progress! Karim CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks guys. Calling the control panel done now, and will install this insert once I make the grey "leather" padding look a little less monotone and drab, and once I add the control cables to the rudder pedals. Seats with HGW belts are the next step! By the way that IP looks jaw dropping!! MikeMaben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 By the way that IP looks jaw dropping!! Almost as jaw dropping as the leather bag on the respirator, which is truly wonderful Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Almost as jaw dropping as the leather bag on the respirator, which is truly wonderful Richard And the woodwork And And And... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 MIke WOW ... absolutely gorgeous interior ... simply a joy to follow. woodwork looks spot on; details and IP... right on the money. Uschi grey leather decal .. holy cow, I have to check it out ... Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted January 27, 2018 Author Share Posted January 27, 2018 Progress inching along this week, but at least it's progress! Pilot cockpit is completed with the hgw belts firmly glued in and control panel "insert" attached as well. I've added a piece of sheet plastic behind the last bulkhead for the rear gunner, as that piece of exposed inner lower fuselage will be a royal PITA to hide the glue seam on. This way, it's a non-issue, other than needing to paint the new piece. Admittedly this update doesn't need four photos but it's interesting to me what controls and dials can be seen from certain angles. BradG, Gazzas and CANicoll 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Mike Some really nice work on the front office .. looking so good Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 I've been squinting at the one photo of this plane for a little while tonight, trying to determine what the color could have been. Pheon suggests a blue-gray is possible much like on LoRi2. Both aircraft appear darker than the blue used on LVG-built aircraft sporting the blue/mauve camo, so back to the drawing board I went and settled on Mr Paint Marking Blue. Dark green could also be possible, as could black or red though both of those would be much, much less likely on an aircraft this large. I think this color is going to work nicely! Inner wing and horizontal tail are not glued on; still a bit of internal rigging to do before closing up the fuselage yet. Gazzas, karimb, CANicoll and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 That's looking really beautiful, Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Definitely gorgeous Mike, just gorgeous! I like the darker blue compared to more turquoise/blue gray on the Phaeton decals. Can't wait to see it live... Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Thx Chris. Glued fuselage together today, leaving it clamped overnight while I start work on the engine pods. If by some stroke of luck I get the fuselage sanded, painted, decalled and tail surfaces rigged I *may* bring it to the Feb meeting. I'm planning to have my Ships Camel there either way CANicoll 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I've been squinting at the one photo of this plane for a little while tonight, trying to determine what the color could have been. Pheon suggests a blue-gray is possible much like on LoRi2. Both aircraft appear darker than the blue used on LVG-built aircraft sporting the blue/mauve camo, so back to the drawing board I went and settled on Mr Paint Marking Blue. Dark green could also be possible, as could black or red though both of those would be much, much less likely on an aircraft this large. I think this color is going to work nicely! Inner wing and horizontal tail are not glued on; still a bit of internal rigging to do before closing up the fuselage yet. Mike, i think the mrp pale blue just fits the bill! Superb! Are you planning on masking the stripes or does Rowan provide them as decals? Karim Gazzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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