New Tool Mercedes D.IIIa in 1/48, 1/32 & 1/16

[uncletony]

In development -- Complete Mercedes D.IIIa in multiple scales to support WNW, Roden, Eduard & Model Airways. 1/32 & 1/16 scales feature major internal parts including pistons, crankshaft, connecting rods, camshaft etc.

The following are all 1/32, in development...

[ondra]

Wow, this looks amazing. Incredible how scale modelling limits keep being pushed. Brilliant!

Cheers

Ondra

[NigelR]

Wow, that does indeed look amazing.

[uncletony]

This is a dry, press-fit only -- hence some misalignment of the cylinders. Also, the crankcase upper and lower halves in these photos are preproduction, and are missing some important details already corrected and added.








1/16 version is following close behind. 1/48 version also in the works.

[macsporran]

I hope you've got the correct thread on those engine block bolts, otherwise it would ruin it for me. 😅

[NigelR]

Wow. Incredible work.

[uncletony]

Development prototype of the all new tool Mercedes D.IIIa in 1/16 scale next to the 1/32 scale variant (also in development). Like it's smaller sibling, the 1/16 version will have extensive internal parts.



And here is the 1/16 variant next to the offerings from Model Airways (Albatros DVa), which it is primarily intended to replace...

[uncletony]

Where we are currently at, 1/32 & 1/16 (actually there is more, but...)

[NigelR]

This is incredible. Amazing stuff.

[dr 1 ace]

Expected completion ? Price Point for each scale ??

Ed

[uncletony]

Expected completion ? Price Point for each scale ??

Ed

Hi Ed!
I'm hoping the first (early?) variant will be ready in October for 1/32 & 1/16. No timeline yet for 1/48. I haven't figured out the price points yet, as I haven't "productionized" a lot of the parts so it's still unclear how much machine time, material and my post time is involved for each kit. Also I'm looking into packaging & instruction options.  The internal bits will be optional, as I assume many people won't care about them.

I will be doing the later style crankcase (with generator drive and flange) as a follow on.

[uncletony]

I occasionally get inquiries about really large scale bits. I've had an opportunity this summer to experiment with 1/5 scale versions of my Mercedes D.IIIa bits. Here is a crack at the upper crankcase half:




Meanwhile work continues on the "regular" scale Mercedes bits...

Carburetor:




Magneto:



Timing Tower:




It seems this sub-board is set to self-destruct imminently, so -- until then -- it's been nice knowing you!

[uncletony]

Exploding view of the Mercedes D.IIIa in its current state. (A much better, clearer and longer video is on my Patreon and will be unlocked for the general public in a few days.)



Thanks for looking

[FokkerFodder]

Wonderful stuff! Any timeframes for 1/48? My new favourite scale 😀 and I’ve just been looking at the Mirage Halberstadt CI cii….

Cheers Matt

[uncletony]

Wonderful stuff! Any timeframes for 1/48? My new favourite scale 😀 and I’ve just been looking at the Mirage Halberstadt CI cii….

Cheers Matt

1/48 will follow right on the heels of 1/32 & 1/16. Obviously it will be simplified somewhat. My plan was to scale it to the Eduard Albatros D.V...