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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: RAGIII on June 12, 2021, 12:21:29 PM

Title: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: RAGIII on June 12, 2021, 12:21:29 PM: 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. ;D

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Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: macsporran on June 12, 2021, 05:42:40 PM: 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
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: Matti on June 12, 2021, 06:27:29 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: Europapete on June 12, 2021, 11:33:08 PM: Nice one Rick, well done. Regards, Pete in RI
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: RAGIII on June 13, 2021, 12:25:49 AM: 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
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: PrzemoL on June 13, 2021, 12:46:01 AM: Neat and colourful, Rick. Just lovely.
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: Manni on June 13, 2021, 01:09:47 AM: Beautiful work, Rick. The light shining surface of the red parts and the Lozenge look outstanding. Very good work.
Bye Manni.
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: RichieW on June 13, 2021, 03:21:45 AM: 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
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: Bughunter on June 13, 2021, 03:52:20 AM: 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
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: Alexis on June 13, 2021, 11:21:42 AM: It was a pleasure watching this build unfold , beautiful job on the project Rick :)

Alexis
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: RAGIII on June 13, 2021, 10:35:32 PM: Quote from: PrzemoL on June 13, 2021, 12:46:01 AM
Neat and colourful, Rick. Just lovely.

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

Quote from: Manni on June 13, 2021, 01:09:47 AM
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

Quote from: RichieW on June 13, 2021, 03:21:45 AM
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 ;D
RAGIII

Quote from: Bughunter on June 13, 2021, 03:52:20 AM
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

Quote from: Alexis on June 13, 2021, 11:21:42 AM
It was a pleasure watching this build unfold , beautiful job on the project Rick :)

Alexis

As always thanks for your comments and support!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: DaveB on June 14, 2021, 02:44:29 AM: 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
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: RAGIII on June 14, 2021, 03:04:16 AM: Quote from: DaveB on June 14, 2021, 02:44:29 AM
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! 8)
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: gedmundson on June 14, 2021, 03:31:12 AM: That turned out really well, Rick. Awesome job on the SSW.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: dr 1 ace on June 14, 2021, 04:43:41 AM: Looks Sharp Amigo ! Another colorful addition to your prodigious collection !!

Ed
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: lcarroll on June 14, 2021, 06:05:55 AM: Rick,
You've done a lovely job on this one. I can personally attest to the fact that this Kit takes a bit of extra effort and patience to produce a nice result (despite that it's still in my top 3 favorite Kits in my collection) Congratulations on some very nice work!
Cheers,
Lance
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: Borsos on June 14, 2021, 04:00:04 PM: Sorry for being so late at adding my compliments! Another beauty for your display cabinet. 21 fighters of JG 1? Are you trying to model it’s actual strength? :D
Andreas
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: kensar on June 14, 2021, 06:32:37 PM: You should be quite satisfied with this one and rightfully so. A beautiful result.
;)
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: RAGIII on June 14, 2021, 11:06:36 PM: Quote from: gedmundson on June 14, 2021, 03:31:12 AM
That turned out really well, Rick. Awesome job on the SSW.
Cheers,
Gary
RAGIII

Quote from: dr 1 ace on June 14, 2021, 04:43:41 AM
Looks Sharp Amigo ! Another colorful addition to your prodigious collection !!

Ed

Thanks Amigo!
RAGIII

Quote from: lcarroll on June 14, 2021, 06:05:55 AM
Rick,
You've done a lovely job on this one. I can personally attest to the fact that this Kit takes a bit of extra effort and patience to produce a nice result (despite that it's still in my top 3 favorite Kits in my collection) Congratulations on some very nice work!
Cheers,
Lance

Thanks Lance. I had the good fortune to be able to use your build, along with others, to help me out! I am pretty satisfied with My results. It is also now one of My favorites although I have others that are done to a better standard 8)
RAGIII

Quote from: Borsos on June 14, 2021, 04:00:04 PM
Sorry for being so late at adding my compliments! Another beauty for your display cabinet. 21 fighters of JG 1? Are you trying to model it’s actual strength? :D
Andreas

Thanks Andreas. My original plan was 5 for each Jasta showing the different types used. Jasta 11 has grown to 7 and Jasta 6 only has 4. I will eventually need to balance things out ::)
RAGIII

Quote from: kensar on June 14, 2021, 06:32:37 PM
You should be quite satisfied with this one and rightfully so. A beautiful result.
;)

Thanks Ken, Greatly appreciated!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: ModelCellar on June 17, 2021, 11:10:25 AM: Beautiful. Looks great !!

Paul
Title: Re: Roden 1/32nd SSW DIII Jasta 4: Ernst Udet
Post by: RAGIII on June 18, 2021, 12:03:42 AM: Quote from: ModelCellar on June 17, 2021, 11:10:25 AM
Beautiful. Looks great !!

Paul

Thanks Paul! We need a good Udet figure in 1/32nd scale 8)
RAGIII