German Nieuport Clones


The following are the known differences between each Nieuport clone (Siemens Schuckert, Euler and Alter) and their Nieuport equivalent (in parenthesis).

Siemens Schuckert Werke (SSW) D.I (Nieuport 17)

Euler D.I (Nieuport 11/16)

Alter A.I?


Known German Nieuport Clone Models

Siemens Schuckert Werke D.I

Note: Windsock Vol 05 No 03 has an article on converting the Revell Nie.17 into the SSW D.I.

Note: Those kits listed in italics are currently in production.

Model Manufacturer Model Material Comments Rating (out of 10)
Aero Image, 1/72nd Resin Decent kit. Some small outline discrepencies and no cockpit, but very buildable. 6
Meikraft, 1/72nd Injected Plastic Unusual plastic, but also very buildable with no cockpit. 6
HR Models (Hora), 1/72nd Resin Unknown Unknown
Lone Star Models, 1/48th Vacuformed Plastic Unknown Unknown


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