Siemens Schuckert D.III Late Production German WWI 1/32 Roden

In early 1918 at least 41 SSW D.III’s were delivered to the Front, mainly to the elite squadrons of Jagdgeschwader I and Jagdgeschwader II. The SSW D.III performed extremely well at altitudes of 5000-6000 meters, and the French and English often became easy prey. However, the type was soon plagued by engine troubles. After 7-8 hours of normal running there were signs of cylinder head disintegration, resulting in complete destruction of the engine. At the end of May 1918 all SSW D.IIIs were returned from the Front for repair. Modified SSW D.IIIs with an improved engine returned to the Front in July. An overwhelming number of fighter squadrons at that time were already re-equipped with the predominant Fokker D.VII, and the subsequent operational career of the SSW D.III was confined mainly to the squadrons of the home defense Kestas. The SSW D.III was one of the most significant airplanes of its time; it was marked down by the Inspection Committees of the victor countries as an “airplane of potential threat” to their own forces, and almost all surviving machines were destroyed in 1919.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s recommended colors. Roden recommends Model Master paints for this kit, and you can find the full line by clicking here.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/32

Skill Level: 3

– Molded in high quality plastic

– Illustrated instructions

– Includes decals for three versions:

1. Siemens Schuckert D.III, serial unknown, flown by Staffelfuhrer of Jasta 4 Oberleutnant Ernst Udet, France, Metz, 1918
2. Siemens Schuckert D.III, serial unknown, Jasta 15, flown by Ltn. Vallendor, 1918
3. Siemens Schuckert D.III, D.1611/18, Kest 4 b, flown by pilot Kessler, May-June 1918

*Cement is recommended for polystyrene plastic*

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Paint Guide:

Gloss Black

Red Leather

Matte Dark Grey

Aircraft Grey

Gunmetal

Silver Grey

Satin Blue

Black Green

White

Bright Red

Matte Natural Wood

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