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Offline Ssasho0

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LFG Roland DIII, completed :) mdesign 1/48
« on: January 31, 2026, 09:48:43 PM »
I finished this little kit a while back, but between travelling and life getting in the way, it took me ages to get around to taking and posting the final photos.

My final verdict: this is an excellent little kit! It is straightforward to build, offers great surface detail for its scale, has a pleasantly low parts count, and everything fits together really well.
Sure, it is not on the same level as a Wingnut Wings kit, nor is it trying to be. But if you are looking for a solid, enjoyable 1/48 Roland D.III to build without any major headaches, this one is a very strong choice. Highly recommended! :)

























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Re: LFG Roland DIII, completed :) mdesign 1/48
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2026, 03:08:21 AM »
I like the effect you?ve achieved with the camouflage.  It adds depth and interest.  Very nicely done.

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Re: LFG Roland DIII, completed :) mdesign 1/48
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2026, 03:42:47 AM »
Looks like a greatvkit indeed. And excellently built, too.
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Re: LFG Roland DIII, completed :) mdesign 1/48
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2026, 06:30:31 AM »
It may not be WNW in origin but it looks the same in terms of quality. Excellent.

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Re: LFG Roland DIII, completed :) mdesign 1/48
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2026, 07:17:34 PM »
Well done on completing this one, you did a great job. I'm also glad to hear that there are improvements being made (like reducing the rib tapes).

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Re: LFG Roland DIII, completed :) mdesign 1/48
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2026, 08:24:34 PM »
Great to see one of the less glamorous aircraft getting the treatment by a manufacturer for once and good to hear that some suggested improvements are being incorporated into the kit version. Hopefully will prove popular enough to encourage some other designs  :)

Nice job on the build as well

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Re: LFG Roland DIII, completed :) mdesign 1/48
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2026, 09:03:27 AM »
Let me echo what Will said. The camo job is really cool. Nice job and neat kit.

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Re: LFG Roland DIII, completed :) mdesign 1/48
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2026, 10:34:26 PM »
Beautiful model and really nicely built and painted!

Together with its predecessor, the Roland D.I/D.II, this model is a MUST in scale 1/32.
I hope the manufacturer knows that?  ;)

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Re: LFG Roland DIII, completed :) mdesign 1/48
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2026, 07:33:06 PM »
Thank you everyone for the nice words, I really enjoyed building this and I am looking forward to the next one :)

Beautiful model and really nicely built and painted!

Together with its predecessor, the Roland D.I/D.II, this model is a MUST in scale 1/32.
I hope the manufacturer knows that?  ;)

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Bertl

Hi Bertl,
I just talked with Mitko and he is finishing and starting to ship the 1/48 Armstrong Whitworth F.K.3. As per his words next will be the 1/32 version of the Roland DII/DIII with reworked fuselage, sturdier wings and bigger tolerance between the parts. So lessons learned and hopefully a better product offering.

Have a great day,
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