Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet

[RAGIII]

Because of his standing as the Leading Ace in the German Airforce Ernst Udet Acquired an SSW DIII for his use. He was photographed during an official publicity shoot in and around the aircraft. At the time of the demonstration flight the LO monogram had only been added to the right fuselage side. There are No known photos showing that it was ever applied to the left side. Udet was wounded the next day after achieving his final two victories so it is Highly doubtful that he or any Jasta 4 pilot flew the aircraft in combat. I therefore kept this one fairly clean except for stains that would be expected after a flight or two.

This is another of those builds that isn't perfect but is quite satisfying!  The fit of the interplane struts at the lower wing is not great but will do for now. By the way, All decals are from the kit, except for the Lozenge.

RAGIII

PS: There are now 21 1/32nd fighters in the JG1 case. 

[macsporran]

Stunning model Rick. Colours, details, stance all look perfect. Another triumph.
How do you do it? Nieuports, Spads, Triplanes all simultaneously rolling off the production line. You are a modelling Sisyphus!
Sandy

[Matti]

Very good looking plane, you have made a fine model of this, i don't see any fit issues on struts,  lozenge looks great and so does the propeller.

[Europapete]

Nice one Rick, well done. Regards, Pete in RI

[RAGIII]

Thanks for the comments! IMHO this is one of the Most underrated and overly feared of the Roden 1/32nd scale kits. I didn't quite get the interplane struts correct but this would be solved if I owned a Bi Plane alignment jig 
RAGIII

[PrzemoL]

Neat and colourful, Rick. Just lovely.

[Manni]

Beautiful work, Rick. The light shining surface of the red parts and the Lozenge look outstanding. Very good work.
Bye Manni.

[RichieW]

Absolutely stunning Rick, the build thread sang out that you were having fun with this one. I really think it shows in the finished model which is absolutely beautiful.

Richie

[Bughunter]

You have build a lovely Siemens-Schuckert out of this Roden kit, Rick!
The lozenge wings with the rib tapes looks nice on the red fuselage.

Also a very impressive finishing rate!

Cheers,
Frank

[Alexis]

It was a pleasure watching this build unfold , beautiful job on the project Rick 


Alexis

[RAGIII]

Neat and colourful, Rick. Just lovely.

Thanks Przemo! I always appreciate you looking in and commenting!
RAGIII

Beautiful work, Rick. The light shining surface of the red parts and the Lozenge look outstanding. Very good work.
Bye Manni.

Thanks Manni. I appreciate the comment!
RAGIII

Absolutely stunning Rick, the build thread sang out that you were having fun with this one. I really think it shows in the finished model which is absolutely beautiful.

Richie

Thanks Richie. Yes, I enjoyed the build. I had built up a Lot of Fears about this kit and found it to be a joy to build...Mostly 
RAGIII

You have build a lovely Siemens-Schuckert out of this Roden kit, Rick!
The lozenge wings with the rib tapes looks nice on the red fuselage.

Also a very impressive finishing rate!

Cheers,
Frank

Thanks Frank, Greatly appreciated!
RAGIII

It was a pleasure watching this build unfold , beautiful job on the project Rick 


Alexis

As always thanks for your comments and support!
RAGIII

[DaveB]

Hello, Rick -

This was a great project to follow and what a result!

Lovely job all round in a really colourful scheme - even if Udet never actually flew it.   Well done, mate!

Regards

Dave

[RAGIII]

Hello, Rick -

This was a great project to follow and what a result!

Lovely job all round in a really colourful scheme - even if Udet never actually flew it.   Well done, mate!

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave! Just as a "Point of Order", Udet did fly the aircraft just not in combat! 
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[gedmundson]

That turned out really well, Rick. Awesome job on the SSW.
Cheers,
Gary

[dr 1 ace]

Looks Sharp Amigo !  Another colorful addition to your prodigious collection !!

Ed