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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Under Construction => Topic started by: Brad Cancian on July 05, 2015, 11:54:40 AM

Title: 1/48 Eduard Siemens-Schuckert D.III
Post by: Brad Cancian on July 05, 2015, 11:54:40 AM

Hello everyone,

It's been quite a while since I started a WW1 subject (about a year or so)...  :o  I recently picked up the new Eduard 1/48 Siemens-Schuckert D.III kit, which is a vast improvement over their old mould kit from the '90s. I also got hold of their Brassin engine and guns, and the cloth seatbelts.

I haven't done too much yet - mainly just the Brassin engine, which is a resin and etch drop-in replacement for the kit parts (to which it is superior in just about every way). The resin is a little tricky to remove from the pour stubs, but the great thing is that the cylinders are all moulded to the crank case, which removes the requirement for any alignment. Here it is, painted up in alclad "stainless steel"- I had real trouble trying to photograph this thing and still pick up the lovely sheen that the alclads produce... even with a couple of lighting configurations..... oh well....!

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20SSW%20DIII/SSWD301_zpsnk0dp9r0.jpg)(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/bradcancian/1-48%20SSW%20DIII/SSWD301a_zpsck83208j.jpg)

Next i'll make a start on the interior, which looks quite comprehensive compared to the datafile pics.

Cheers

BC

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Siemens-Schuckert D.III
Post by: coyotemagic on July 05, 2015, 12:36:03 PM

It's great to see you back, Brad, and with such a gorgeous engine in tow!  Looking forward to following along on this one.
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Siemens-Schuckert D.III
Post by: Des on July 05, 2015, 01:04:15 PM

Welcome home Brad.  Glad to see that you are getting straight back into modeling and what a great subject, the engine looks fantastic.

Des.

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Siemens-Schuckert D.III
Post by: radio on July 05, 2015, 07:49:13 PM

Very beautiful engine, Brad.
Martin

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Siemens-Schuckert D.III
Post by: Pgtaylorart on July 05, 2015, 08:19:54 PM

Really nice job one the engine, Brad! I'll be watching your build!

George

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Siemens-Schuckert D.III
Post by: bobs_buckles on July 05, 2015, 09:51:44 PM

Good to see you back in the saddle, Brad  ;)
Two eyes fixed on your progress  8)

vB

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Siemens-Schuckert D.III
Post by: lcarroll on July 05, 2015, 11:33:55 PM

"......................the Master returns.............!"  Good to see you back Brad, I always enjoy your projects and look forward to this one. Nicely done on the engine, no small feat especially in the small (for me at least!) scale.
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Siemens-Schuckert D.III
Post by: RAGIII on July 06, 2015, 01:12:45 AM

Beautiful Engine Brad! Welcome back!
RAGIII

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Siemens-Schuckert D.III
Post by: Nigel Jackson on July 06, 2015, 02:45:11 AM

It's great to see you back again, Brad, and that engine is a beauty!

Best wishes
Nigel

Title: Re: 1/48 Eduard Siemens-Schuckert D.III
Post by: Alexis on July 06, 2015, 10:17:47 AM

Really looking forward on seeing this one unfold Brad  ;D





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