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Roden 1/32 SSW D.III early production version
A long time coming but finally here. With the exception of some minor touch ups I'll call this build done. Build images are in the Roden 1/32 SSW D.III 2 builds album on my FB WWI-in-plastic page.
This Roden kit was backdated to one of the early production machines (8346/17 to be exact) One of 2 such machines delivered to Jasta 19 by 6 April 1918. It was assigned to Ltn. Walter Goettsch the unit commander. He fell in action on 10 April 1918 flying his usual Fokker Dr.I triplane 419/17 The white was his personal color. It is likely he had only a few familiarization flights but no combats in this machine. Its ultimate fate is unknown but like other SSW D.III types assigned to JG.II was probably returned to the factory for refitting new wings, engines and modifications recommended by the front line pilots.
Lozenge wing camouflage decals from HGW.
Wood grain for interior surfaces. HGW.
Natural linen ribtapes laid under the lozenge to add rib detail from HGW.
Backdating resin set from Loon Models a Roll Models subsidiary. (Cowling, wing tips, ailerons, horizontal stabilizer, elevator). LO32006.
Brass PE detail set from Brengun. An excellent product. BRL32014.
Instrument Gauge faces from Aeroprint.
Instrument Bezels from HGW.
Spandau guns detailed with Karaya PE brass sets.
National markings from the spares folder or modified items.
Rigging is "Toothy Critter" leader material. Set #15.
  
Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!!
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