Brassin upgrade sets for Siemens-Schuckert D.III - 1:48 Eduard

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Brassin SSW D.III upgrade sets.

1:48 Eduard.

For those who want to add that extra bit of detail to the new Siemens-Schuckert D.III kit, Eduard have released these three upgrade sets. All three sets replace parts that are already provided in the kit, so these are really aimed at the 'connoisseur' who is prepared to pay extra to get very best in fine detail.

SSW D.III fabric seatbelts (49070).

Although the kit already supplies a full set of pre-painted etched brass seatbelts, these are completely different, being actually made up of fabric belts with tiny etched buckles that must be threaded on.

The 'hang' of them promises to look much better than the etched versions, and the shoulder straps will look great hanging outside over the cockpit sill, as so often seen on German aircraft of this period. (Reading my colleague Paul's review of recent sets, I note that white glue is recommended, and cyano is a no-no, so be warned!).

SSW D.III engine (646 166).

Although the kit engine of the Siemens-Halske Sh.III is perfectly good, this replacement has much finer detail thanks to being a resin moulding. The cooling fins on each cylinder are incredibly fine, and much closer to reality than the injection moulded kit engine, and the intake pipes are similarly improved. Tiny etched pushrods are provided, and again these are so much more to scale than the kits plastic parts. There is nothing wrong with the kit engine, but it is at the limit of what can be achieved with injection moulded plastic. This resin alternative takes a step up to another level in terms of fine detail.

SSW D.III guns (648 177).

There are 2 choices of LMG 08/15 machine-guns in the kit - solid plastic, or plastic with etched brass jackets. This setprovides a third choice, with incredibly detailed resin bodies fitted with some of the tiniest detail parts I have everseen. Fine tubing is supplied for the barrels, along with etched jackets and numerous detail parts. They will probablyneed assembling under a magnifier of some sort, but should make up into little jewels.

All highly reccomended.

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