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First Look: MDesign’s 1/32 Roland D.III Test Build

Following the release of their Roland D.II kit MDesign has released the first test build images of their upcoming Roland D.III in 1/32 scale.

The Roland D.III was a German single-seat fighter of World War I, developed as an improvement over earlier Roland fighters with a revised wing-and-fuselage arrangement meant to give the pilot better forward visibility, though it still had handling and visibility limitations. It was a sturdy but only modestly successful design, built in limited numbers and overshadowed by more capable contemporary German fighters, and it typically carried two synchronized machine guns with performance around 175 km/h and an Argus As.III or Mercedes D.III engine.

The test build checked alignment, fit and overall geometry, and everything came out looking clean. Additional details, including a release date, have not yet been announced. Click below to check out additional images.

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MDesign Releases High Quality, Resin Model Kit of LFG Roland D.II

Recently released from MDesign Scale Models an LFG Roland D.II in 1/48 scale.

The D.II was a German World War I single-seat fighter that looked sleek and advanced for its day, but was not particularly successful in front‑line service. Its performance and handling characteristics were considered inferior to contemporary fighters, which led to many aircraft being reassigned away from the most intense combat zones.

The new, 3D printed kit is described as “highly detailed” and employs high‑quality ABS‑like photopolymer resin, which provides “crisp surface detail and improved durability compared to standard resin prints.” It also includes steel structural reinforcement rods to ensure strength and proper geometry. It also features painting masks and decals with marking options for three aircraft: Jasta 25 (Imperial German Air Service), Bulgarian Aeroplane School and 1st Aeroplane Detachment (Bulgarian).

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