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

Thank you!

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

That big four bladed prop is something!

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.  

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

That is an incredible aircraft.  Very nicely done!

Groot

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

Toshi

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).

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.

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.

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

Groot

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.

Is the wood grain also decals?

Love the look of the lozenge :-)

Theuns

Nice modifications!

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