seiran01 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 This is going to be the next project when the DH.9 is finally rigged - WNW LVG C.VI, converted to a postwar "limo" with place for two passengers in place of the rear gunner. The specific plane, D-148, is reported in Over The Front vol 30 issue 1 to be the plane that Lothar von Richthofen was killed flying, following engine failure on July 4, 1922. The "airline", DLR, was the forerunner to Lufthansa, you may notice the familiar company emblem on the tail. Photos of DLR LVGs all show the aircraft in pretty pristine shape without oil stains or dirt, so I'm planning to make this one look as though it's pretty fresh out of the paint (dope) shop with glossy black and silver dope. From the OTF article, another DLR passenger LVG. it looks like an Anemometer on the forward inner interplane strut, also. And from the internet, another crashed DLR LVG limo/taxi, with undamaged areas looking factory fresh and confirming underside color and equipment details Modifications will include the following: Fill in the areas designed for the forward-firing Spandau Remove pulley and raised guides for the sliding panel over belly camera hatch Fill and blend the camera and wireless antenna holes in belly panel and rear cockpit floor Trim the top off of part A37 (fuselage frame in rear of gunner cockpit) Trim back the fuselage top to the next panel line back, to match internal bulkhead designed to hold the wireless Remove rear half of the top cockpit fairing Two seats will be added in the rear cockpit, facing each other. I haven't yet decided what seats to use or copy, but I'm considering Aviattic's Fokker seats (possibly with reshaped backs) as they look so darn nice. Possibly add Gaspatch anemometer to left wing forward inner strut Finally a new fairing with windscreen (clear? opaque?) will need to be made to cover the passenger compartment. Late evening gathering of thoughts, on modification of kit pieces: Tnarg, CANicoll, 109 and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Great subject! This will be interesting to follow... Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Great subject indeed, I saw that profile some time ago and thought it'd make a great looking model, and here it is, fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Very nice and interesting! Good luck and patience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Barry Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I love the early airliner stories. Great ideas! Looking forward to more. kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Very nice and interesting! Good luck and patience! LOL thanks. Luckily for me, the degree of scratchbuilding needed is even within the acceptable limits of my patience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Yep, I've double posted this on facebook Wingnut Wings Fans group as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs Buckles Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Popcorn at the ready! vB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Wow, awesome! What an unusual subject, this will be really entertaining. Decals or masks? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seiran01 Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Gonna see about masks first and go from there ClumsyDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Very cool! Tim W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachP319 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 This I like! Can't wait to see this one unfold. Zach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Gonna see about masks first and go from there At the ready. PM me bro K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Very interesting. Much model building savvy and bravery showing. I cut up kits but I am not ready to cut a WNW kit. You will have a very unique model on your shelf. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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