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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2014, 06:59:29 PM »
Thank you Albatros1234.
I will see, if anybody will build this plane.
Martin

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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #16 on: September 25, 2014, 10:27:37 PM »
This is going to be a really interesting model! If I remember correctly some guy a few months ago was trying to sell a SSW D.I model for a tremendous price - something like 600 $ more or less - Radio just think how much money you save by using Eduard Nieuports instead ;)
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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #17 on: September 26, 2014, 12:59:40 AM »
Thank you Filip.
Martin

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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #18 on: September 26, 2014, 03:23:14 AM »
Hi Martin
I did this one myself a few years ago using sketchy information and the Testors Neiuport 17 kit. I could only guess the colours but one thing I am sure I got wrong was the machine gun arrangement. I was and still am pleased with what I finished up with even though it may be a little inacurate, this is after all a great looking plane. I will be really interested to see your one come together especially since it will most certainly be more accurate than mine.
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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #19 on: September 26, 2014, 05:32:19 AM »
Thank you Alan.
But the most qustion is about the interior of the cockpit.

Martin

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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #20 on: September 27, 2014, 05:11:12 AM »
The cockpit is nearly ready. The ammu box and airpump will build next.
Here are the photos what is ready. It is a mix from French and German. :o
Martin




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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #21 on: September 27, 2014, 08:01:52 AM »
Nice work, Martin!  I like the mix of French and German... ;D

Can't wait to see the engine and spinner...Dan

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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #22 on: September 27, 2014, 08:21:33 AM »
Dan thank you.
But this model has no spinner. And the engine needs some changes. It is just in build.
Martin

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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #23 on: September 27, 2014, 09:46:07 AM »
Cockpit is looking good Martin . Nice combo of the French and German details , very nice touch  :)





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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #24 on: September 27, 2014, 02:38:50 PM »
Excellent start, Martin.  The cockpit looks fantastic.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #25 on: September 27, 2014, 05:40:37 PM »
Thank you for your compliments Terri and Bud.
Martin

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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #26 on: September 27, 2014, 07:53:44 PM »
Nice work on your cockpit Martin.
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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #27 on: September 27, 2014, 09:10:31 PM »
Thank you Rick.
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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #28 on: September 28, 2014, 07:51:25 AM »
Control cable attached, painted belt buckles and bent. Then underbody glued. The interior is completed with MG belt box, air pump and MG -deduction cable.
Both fuselage halves glued together.
On the sloping rear engine, front made ​​additional part and shaft and glued to the right motor length to have.
Made of balsa wood and plastic to create the residual magnetic / ignition area. As you can see in the pictures is the whole front of the engine.

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Re: SSW D.I Conversation in 1:48
« Reply #29 on: September 28, 2014, 02:55:52 PM »
what kind of engine will this be?