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Roden 1/32 SSW D.III late production build.

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Roden 1/32 SSW D.III late production build.
Posted by StephenLawson on Monday, May 25, 2015 4:40 PM

Next up to finish the second build of Roden's kit #610.  Using the other Loon resin set #LO32007 I proceed.

Moving on to the detailed late production build. This is the Old Propeller / wood & wire 5 color lozenge. Very similar to the the HGW but a bit less user friendly. 

In the later production SSW D.III airframes the control yoke was changed to a Fokker type product. single handle with the auxilary throttle on the left side of the control column.

 

Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!!

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Posted by StephenLawson on Thursday, May 28, 2015 10:56 AM

The Avaittic crankcase being dry fitted to the Roden late production build.  Modifications were made to the mounting base to match the Roden spindle.

 

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Posted by philo426 on Thursday, May 28, 2015 11:50 AM

Nice modifications!

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Posted by Theuns on Thursday, May 28, 2015 12:23 PM

Is the wood grain also decals?

Love the look of the lozenge :-)

Theuns

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Posted by StephenLawson on Thursday, May 28, 2015 9:34 PM

Here is a list of the products used in this build.

Lozenge wing camouflage decals are from "Old propeller / Wood & Wire".
Wood grain for interior & exterior surfaces. "HGW".
Natural linen ribtapes laid under the lozenge to add rib detail from "HGW".
Detailing resin set from "Loon Models" a "Roll Models" subsidiary. (Cowling, wing tips, ailerons, horizontal stabilizer, elevator). LO32007.
Brass PE detail set from "Hauler / Brengun". An excellent product. BRL32014.
Instrument Gauge faces from "Airscale.uk.co".
Instrument Bezels from "HGW".
Lap & shoulder harness' from "HGW".
Spandau guns detailed with "Karaya" PE brass sets.
National markings from the Roden kit #610.
Rigging will be Cortland "Toothy Critter" leader material. Set #15.

 

Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!!

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Posted by RobGroot4 on Friday, May 29, 2015 3:00 AM

That looks fantastic, I'll enjoy watching this one come together.

Groot

"Firing flares while dumping fuel may ruin your day" SH-60B NATOPS

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Posted by StephenLawson on Sunday, May 31, 2015 7:41 AM

Thanks for the votes of confidence! 

Stock from the kit the overall diameter was too big by 1/32. So I cut the cylinder base down according to the instructions and used the image on the Avittic box top as a visual guide.

Now here I cut a smaller hole.I will put a stem of plastic sprue inside the Roden kit mounting spindle. The plastic sprue will act as further support for the rotary.

 

Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!!

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Posted by StephenLawson on Friday, June 5, 2015 7:11 AM

Here is the Aviattic Siemens Schuckert SH.III resin motor.  Basic build without wiring harness.

With wiring harness. But hard to see from this angle.


Next some rotary exhaust staining.


 

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Posted by StephenLawson on Saturday, June 6, 2015 5:05 AM

Here it is. Just some touch ups and a couple minor details. The Aviattic SH.III resin motor went in with out too much fuss.

This Roden kit was detailed to one of the late production machines. It was probably 1609/18 and was assigned to ZAK 3 in Berlin for tests. It was photographed with a unique propeller that was considered experimental. It was made up of two dual bladed propellers that were notched and bolted together at the center hub. ( Fitting like like Lincoln Logs).

Lozenge wing camouflage decals from Old Propeller / Wood & Wire.
Wood grain for interior & exterior surfaces from HGW.
Natural linen ribtapes laid under the lozenge to add rib detail from HGW.
Detailing resin set from Loon Models a Roll Models subsidiary. (Various types of late cowlings, engine support cage, horizontal stabilizer, elevator). LO32007.
Brass PE detail set from Brengun. An excellent product. BRL32014.
Instrument Gauge faces from Airscale.uk.co.
Instrument Bezels from HGW.
Lap & shoulder harness' from HGW.
Spandau guns detailed with Karaya PE brass sets.
National markings from the Roden kit.
Rigging is "Toothy Critter" leader material. Set #15.

 

Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!!

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Posted by Toshi on Saturday, June 6, 2015 7:38 AM

I admire builders like you who can literally create such a work of art.  That's a museum piece.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by RobGroot4 on Saturday, June 6, 2015 3:02 PM

That is an incredible aircraft.  Very nicely done!

Groot

"Firing flares while dumping fuel may ruin your day" SH-60B NATOPS

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Posted by Compressorman on Saturday, June 6, 2015 5:58 PM

Very nice! I have built a couple of ww1 roden kits and I know how they can often fight you every step of the way :)

Chris

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Posted by StephenLawson on Sunday, June 7, 2015 8:55 AM

Compressorman

Very nice! I have built a couple of ww1 roden kits and I know how they can often fight you every step of the way :)   Chris

Honestly, I have built beau coup Roden WWI kits.  Never had one fight me.  Challenge me yes.  Thank you for all of the kind words.  

 

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Posted by StephenLawson on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 4:41 PM

 

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Posted by GMorrison on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 4:47 PM

You have a great looking model there. My kind of model- lots of improvisation, with good results.

That big four bladed prop is something!

 Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

 

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Posted by StephenLawson on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 10:14 PM

Thank you!

 

Stachel...unconfirmed by Armee means unconfirmed!!!!

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