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Title: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 17, 2015, 04:09:10 AM
It will be the plane from Vzfw Karl Bohenkamp Jasta 22.
I make parallel to my D III early an D IV conversation.
I use there for the Koster SSW D IV, the new Eduard SSW D III overtrees, Aviattic 5 colour Lozenge, and from Karaya SH III and LMG 08/15.
Most of parts are use from Eduard.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: RAGIII on January 17, 2015, 04:16:48 AM
I am looking forward to this one Martin!
RAGIII
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 17, 2015, 04:19:28 AM
Rick it will be very nice to follow my thread.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Dirigible-Al on January 17, 2015, 04:23:32 AM
Hi Martin
I am sure this will be a great one to follow.
Alan.
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 17, 2015, 04:26:38 AM
Thank you Alan.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: petrov27 on January 17, 2015, 04:44:44 AM
Another very interesting conversion - following along!
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 17, 2015, 04:46:02 AM
Thank you Petrov.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on January 17, 2015, 02:53:06 PM
i have a few of those kosters they really arent bad. have fun with your new project
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 17, 2015, 09:43:51 PM
Thank you Albatros.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: dtomko on January 17, 2015, 10:48:08 PM
Another great project, Martin.  I didn't realize the Koster wings were resin.

Drew
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 18, 2015, 12:37:13 AM
Thank you Drew.
You are right they are resin.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 18, 2015, 05:58:49 AM
Here I have now also started.
Covered the handles on the inside and glued the first parts in the body parts.
Seatback provided with several holes and mounted on the motor side openings extravagance.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 19, 2015, 05:45:55 AM
Lower wings of the hull sawed off parts of Koster and Eduard kit and ground.
Next parts glued into the fuselage halves, floor, front bulkhead and belt box on the upper fuselage.
Then everything primed inside.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 21, 2015, 07:23:24 AM
Here I have got on a little bit.
The left and right fuselage side is almost ready. In addition, the throttle control with linkage is right.
Also the cockpitfloor is almost ready. In the front wall the tank and rear engine holders with carburettor part is right.
The upper front body part are still absent the MG `s.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 26, 2015, 03:01:53 AM
The fuselage sides and floor is ready.
The air pump and pipeline are new made from brass parts.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: RAGIII on January 26, 2015, 09:08:21 AM
Excellent added details!
RAGIII
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Des on January 26, 2015, 10:11:27 AM
Coming together very nicely Martin, it will be interesting to see the fuselage closed up.

Des.
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 26, 2015, 11:17:24 AM
Thank you for your compliments Rick and Des.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: coyotemagic on January 27, 2015, 03:32:00 AM
You're off to an excellent start, Martin!  I'll be watching this one closely as I am planning the same conversion.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 27, 2015, 10:04:05 PM
Thank you Bud.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Alexis on January 27, 2015, 11:21:10 PM
Looking good so far Martin  8)




Terri
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: IFF1418 on January 28, 2015, 01:30:44 AM
Great progress Martin and well done. You are a hurricane!

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: BigBlue on January 28, 2015, 05:41:27 AM
Great start, Martin.  I am looking forward to seeing this come together.

Chris
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 28, 2015, 08:54:27 AM
Thank you for your positive comments Terri, Patrick and Chris.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 28, 2015, 08:55:20 AM
Now the mg`s are in work. ::)
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on January 30, 2015, 05:38:03 AM
The mg`s are ready and glue with the windscreen on the top part.
The complete part are glue in the right fuselage side. The same are doing to the rear across brace with the upper belts.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 04, 2015, 05:42:04 AM
The fuselage is now closed and the first struts are glue.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: coyotemagic on February 04, 2015, 11:10:39 AM
Excellent progress, Martin!  This one's coming along beautifully.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: RAGIII on February 04, 2015, 11:43:18 AM
terrific progress Martin!
RAGIII
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: petrov27 on February 04, 2015, 01:03:54 PM
moving right along nicely - looking good!
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on February 04, 2015, 02:22:26 PM
nice work martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 05, 2015, 11:52:32 AM
Thank you for your compliments Bud, Rick, Petrov and Albatros.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: BigBlue on February 06, 2015, 11:01:17 AM
It looks like the fuselage closed up for you without too much fuss... looking good!

Chris
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Naimbs on February 06, 2015, 04:22:34 PM
An interesting conversion for a wonderful fighter! Cool!
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: xan on February 06, 2015, 09:57:40 PM
Good work, waiting for the next steps !
Xan
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 07, 2015, 02:19:23 AM
Thank you for your positive comments Chris, Naimbs and Xan.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 08, 2015, 09:00:44 AM
The new lower wings with brass pencils and super glue right. Holes were bored before.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: coyotemagic on February 08, 2015, 10:55:12 AM
Very fine work, Martin!  Those wings seem to fit very well.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 08, 2015, 08:36:32 PM
Thank you Bud. 8)
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: RAGIII on February 08, 2015, 11:01:16 PM
Quote from: coyotemagic on February 08, 2015, 10:55:12 AM
Very fine work, Martin!  Those wings seem to fit very well.
Cheers,
Bud

I agree with my Amigo!
RAGIII
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 09, 2015, 03:38:33 AM
Thank you also Rick. :D
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Alexis on February 10, 2015, 11:08:08 AM
Hi Martin  :) I'm really  enjoying your conversion so far . I do have a question though .

What modification did you do to the wing root area for the narrower wing cord ?





Terri
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: IFF1418 on February 10, 2015, 06:09:25 PM
Very fine work on the wings Martin.

Kind regards
Patrick
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 11, 2015, 02:49:29 AM
Thank you very much Terri and Patrick.
Terri It is a very smal different for the wing cord. I sanded this little different.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Des on February 11, 2015, 07:04:28 AM
Great work with the wings Martin, the metal pins are a good idea.

Des.
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 11, 2015, 07:17:56 AM
Thank you Des.
I will do the same for the D III if the fuselage is paint.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Alexis on February 11, 2015, 10:33:52 AM
Quote from: radio on February 11, 2015, 02:49:29 AM
Thank you very much Terri and Patrick.
Terri It is a very smal different for the wing cord. I sanded this little different.
Martin

Thanks for the reply back Martin , you did one very fine job on the sanding  ;D



Terri
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 12, 2015, 07:13:04 AM
There is no probleme Terri.
The bigger different is the wing span.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: BigBlue on February 13, 2015, 06:10:01 AM
Looks great, Martin!

Chris
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Sarcococca on February 13, 2015, 07:07:36 AM
A very remarkable conversion.
Well done so far.
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 13, 2015, 10:34:30 AM
Thank you very much Chris and Sarcococca.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 27, 2015, 03:19:51 AM
The top wing grounded and on underside take Aviattic Lozenge.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 27, 2015, 04:21:11 AM
The fuselage and lower wings primed white. After drying, the body is primed dark brown and the metal portions provided with aluminum paint.
For the wood I use HGW the dark decals.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: coyotemagic on February 27, 2015, 04:54:23 AM
Looking good, Martin!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 27, 2015, 06:31:03 AM
Thank you Bud.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on February 28, 2015, 08:34:05 AM
The next little update with new decals.
The air intakes will paint alu colour.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on May 02, 2015, 07:36:02 AM
The engine requires some refinements.
The valve stem is made of brass wire and the ignition cable must be attached.
The hood and the engine mount has been thinned out and painted.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Alexis on May 02, 2015, 11:56:34 PM
Nice too see you back on this one Martin  :)




Terri
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on May 03, 2015, 02:35:43 AM
Hi Terri,
I have about 1 week for the D III early and D IV to go on with the build.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: RAGIII on May 03, 2015, 08:20:15 AM
Martin,
Like Terri said you are making great progress! I am looking forward to your next update!
RAGIII
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: coyotemagic on May 03, 2015, 01:18:58 PM
Excellent update, Martin.  She's shaping up very nicely!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Ernie on May 03, 2015, 09:39:08 PM
Very nice work on the engine, Martin.  Good to see you
back at the SSW, my friend. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on May 04, 2015, 12:05:02 AM
Thank you very much for your compliments Rick, Bud and Ernie.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Des on May 04, 2015, 07:34:43 AM
You are moving along quite nicely with this build Martin, looking forward to more updates.

Des.
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on May 04, 2015, 06:44:01 PM
Thanks Des.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: andonio64 on May 04, 2015, 09:35:04 PM
Beautiful work so far Martin, I love the way you detail the cockpit (same as for your DIII).
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on May 05, 2015, 12:32:52 AM
Thank you Andonio.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on May 06, 2015, 04:11:26 AM
The push rods and ignition cables are attached.
The cable must be attached to the disc.
What is missing is the final painting and pollution.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Alexis on May 06, 2015, 10:41:20 PM
Looking good Martin !  ;D


I almost feel like doing another SSW D.III here , but to many other projects on the go . Looking forward on the next up-date .



Terri
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: coyotemagic on May 07, 2015, 01:43:35 AM
Beautiful work on the power plant, Martin!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on May 07, 2015, 06:28:09 AM
Thank you Terri and Bud. 8)
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on May 07, 2015, 07:14:04 AM
The engine is ready.
Together with front bracket and cover take to the fuselage.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: NinetythirdLiberator on May 08, 2015, 01:43:41 AM
Hey Martin,

I really like your extra work on that engine.  Looks the part when it's all buttoned up too.  Excellent... ;)

Dan
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on May 08, 2015, 03:11:54 AM
Thank you very much Dan.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: RAGIII on May 08, 2015, 05:50:39 AM
Beautiful engine Martin! The mounting former and cowling are looking terrific in place.
RAGIII
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on May 08, 2015, 06:33:31 AM
Thank you for your compliment Rick.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Rob Hart on May 10, 2015, 11:17:30 AM
Martin,

Really nice work on this fascinating project.
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on May 11, 2015, 12:26:27 AM
Thank you Rob.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on May 12, 2015, 04:11:58 AM
Inner wires to the N-struts glue.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 08, 2015, 04:39:38 AM
Propeller and wheels finished.
By macro shot I see that the hood has to be reworked.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: RAGIII on July 08, 2015, 03:51:46 PM
Really nicely done Martin! The prop looks excellent as does that rigging!
RAGIII
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Ernie on July 08, 2015, 10:45:31 PM
Quote from: RAGIII on July 08, 2015, 03:51:46 PM
Really nicely done Martin! The prop looks excellent as does that rigging!
RAGIII

Rick said just what I was thinking! Great job, Martin. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 09, 2015, 03:44:04 AM
Thank you for your compliments Rick and Ernie.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Alexis on July 09, 2015, 11:13:48 AM
Shaping up very nicely Martin  8)




Terri
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 09, 2015, 07:15:46 PM
Thank you Terri.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 13, 2015, 04:02:48 AM
The prop is now ready.  ::)
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 19, 2015, 04:26:47 AM
Here I am still a bit further.
On the upper surface the Lonzenge is fully applied.
At the ailerons and elevator bottom Lozenge attached.
Made to other sections of wood grain on the fuselage. The completion but still takes.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Alexis on July 19, 2015, 07:40:39 AM
Looking veeeeery nice Martin !




Terri
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 19, 2015, 08:27:15 AM
Thank you Terri.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Michael Scarborough on July 19, 2015, 11:12:13 AM
That will be a colorful airplane indeed, martin! And the prop looks as if it could start all by itself!

Bravo!

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

PS And a belated Vive la Révolution!!
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 20, 2015, 12:08:36 AM
Thank you for your nice comment Michael.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 20, 2015, 12:10:36 AM
Have just found that does not fit the spur area and must be changed.
These truncated tail sidd length of 15 mm and shaped, and extends the spur fin and given new form.
Applied more woodgrain decals and painted over with Clear Orange.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 21, 2015, 04:32:12 AM
The fuselage is now ready.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 23, 2015, 04:17:35 AM
The nationality mark is applied on the fuselage and the lower Lozenge to the lower wings.
The tail sidd is also ready painted.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: coyotemagic on July 25, 2015, 11:56:40 AM
Excellent work, Martin!  She's shaping up beautifully.
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 25, 2015, 08:32:31 PM
Thank you very much, Bud.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: RAGIII on July 25, 2015, 11:22:55 PM
Looking awesome Martin!
RAGIII
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 26, 2015, 12:32:34 AM
Thank you for your positiv comment Rick.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 31, 2015, 05:21:38 AM
On the lower wings the Lozenge is ready.
The aileron and outer V-struts attached. In the picture, the struts are currently before it.
The elevator is also off.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: Ernie on July 31, 2015, 09:51:47 PM
Now that looks really sharp, Martin!  Good work, my friend. :D

Cheers,
Ernie :)
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on July 31, 2015, 10:35:33 PM
Thank you Ernie.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: coyotemagic on August 01, 2015, 02:40:25 AM
Looking good, my friend!  She's gonna be a beauty!
Cheers,
Bud
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on August 01, 2015, 06:19:26 AM
Thank you Bud.
Martin 8)
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on August 01, 2015, 06:21:30 AM
The crosses are on the underside, also the side ruder. And work to the top wing goes on.
Martin

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Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: RAGIII on August 01, 2015, 07:24:11 PM
Your SSW is coming together nicely. Looks great with the crosses!
RAGIII
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on August 01, 2015, 11:38:24 PM
Thank you Rick.
Martin
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: GAJouette on August 02, 2015, 01:26:47 AM
 Martin,
She's looking more beautiful with each new update my friend. Keep up the excellent works. She makes me wish that there were a D.IV in 1/32 scale or at least a conversion for the Roden kit.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
Title: Re: SSW D IV conversation
Post by: radio on August 02, 2015, 05:05:47 AM
Thank you for your very nice comment, Gregory.
Martin