Roden 1:32 Siemens Schuckert D.III

[lcarroll]

Many thanks George, Lukas, and Des. I actually finished it a few minutes ago however have a bit more to do on the Aviattic Engine (the spare to be displayed at the side) before I call it "complete". I'll try for some photos if the light is good tomorrow.
Cheers,
Lance

[Suffolk Lad]

Lovely, lovely work Lance - an excellent result considering the alignment issues. I certainly feel for you over having to break the wing off 

Cant wait now to see the final overall pics 

Regards - Tug

[lcarroll]

Thank you Tug. Yes, it's a scary moment or ten when, that late in the build you have to start "un-Building"! Other then a little cleaning up of the joints I got away fairly clean, at least no broken struts etc. A Wingnut Wings fall together Kit this one is not! On the other hand it reinforces my opinion and hope that there is a place for more releases from Roden, they tend to keep you on your toes and with a little extra effort build up very nicely.
Cheers,
Lance

[lcarroll]

   Here's a few Work Bench quick shots of the finished Build pending some work on the spare engine and posed photos.











Cheers,
Lance

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Holy Moly, Lance...that's a real piece of work!  Exceptional finish...

Cheers,

Dan

[GAJouette]

 Lance,
OUTSTANDING my old friend. She's absolutely incredible project from the beginning  to now. Congratulations you've bested yourself with this awesome project. A fitting tribute to my Master Level talent,skill and craftsmanship. Well Done Lance!
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[lcarroll]

Dan, Greg,
    Thanks for your kind comments; this one worried me as, again, I thought I may have given her too "worn" a finish. Given the never ending problems the engines presented I reasoned a lot of oil and wear and tear would be a given, and thus her beat up and dirty finish. I really appreciate you looking in and offering your comments.
Cheers,
Lance

[gedmundson]

Wow. Amazing work, Lance. I'm looking forward to seeing your "completed" pics and hopefully looking at this one in the flesh later this year at the model show.

Cheers,
Gary

[jknaus]

Outstanding work Lance. Just beautiful. I'll see this in Edmonton this summer?
James

[uncletony]

Excellent!

[lcarroll]

Gary, Bo, and James,
    Thanks again for taking the time to comment and for your endorsements. I`m not sure I`ll be taking this one to the Edmonton Regionals this year, I struggled with this Build at times and it shows on close examination. I guess I`ve got 5 months to think about it!
Cheers,
Lance

[Des]

Exceptional is the first word to come to mind Lance, watching this build from start to finish has been a real delight and a learning experience as well, I'm looking forward to seeing the 'completed model' photos.

Des.

[ALBATROS1234]

very nice work lance old boy.

[moustique]

your plane is absolutly fantastic

[rhwinter]

Wonderful!!