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)
- Tail skid
- Cabane
- Engine
- Engine cowling
- Spandau
- Non-asymmetric port fuselage side
Euler D.I (Nieuport 11/16)
- Cabane similar to SSW D.I
- Engine cowling similar to Fokker E types
- Fuselage more similar to Nieuport 11/16 than 17, but 'uglier' than both.
Alter A.I?
- Unknown
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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