Going for broke! Revell 1/32 Arado 196 A3

Very well done!!!!

Brian

I plan to buy this kit next

Wow, looking nice, love the weathering on the floats :)

WOW!! That's a great build, Electric Blues! I had totally forgotten about this thread, and just came across it again. I even went so far as to go and buy myself the same kit yesterday. Couldn't pass is up. Got it at a local HobbyTownUSA for $38. After opening the box, I was simply astounded at the level of detail this kit has. If this were a Tamiya or Hasegawa, it would've easily have cost close to $100. I hope that I have the same results that you've had with yours. Again, great-looking build! What's next on the bench?

Thanks!

Very nice work!! I like the weathering, especially on the floats.

Hmmm... actually, I assembled the the entire cowling incorrectly. Not only is the leading edge of the cowling out of position, the engine covers are as well.

It doesn't look like it will be a huge issue getting it right but will require disassembling the various parts and repainting as well. It's OK though. I'll try to make best of it and add more detail work since the cowling is a focal point on this model.

Dan

F-8fanatic,

Thanks for the heads up!  I'm posting this same thread on a Spanish speaking modeling site and a friend just pointed out the same thing only moments ago!

Seems like it'll be an easy fix so I'll get right on it. Thanks again and I'm glad you're liking the weathering.

wow, looks incredible....

A quick question though--I am not very familiar with this aircraft.  On the leading edge of the engine cowl, isnt that hole on starboard side supposed to line up a bit lower, with the muzzle of the gun?  could be wrong, as I said I am not familiar too much with this plane.  But it looks like it should be lined up with the muzzle.

EDIT--it is supposed to be lower-scroll down about two thirds down the page:

http://www.ipmsdeutschland.de/Flugzeuge/Wiegmann/Rev_Arado_196_32/Rev_Arado_196A.html

I cannot get over the realistic weather-beaten look you have on this thing!

Still so much to do but it's slowly coming along.

That was all salt method. Now I have t to blend everything  in!

At least you don't have far to go if you want a warmer climate, unlike me......

Really nice effect on the floats. Did you use the hairspray or salt method?

Rob

A bit more advance.

maxfax

Wow- great work so far! You have cold nights in Mexico?

Rob

Thanks Rob! Glad you like the Arado so far.

Cold? More like freezing! I live about 40 miles out of Mexico City, up in a mountainous region, about 1.7 miles up and it gets very cold. Actually it cool or cold all year round. Our "summer" is about a month long and no matter how warm it gets, it's always cool in the shade.  Not all of Mexico is beautiful beaches and small bikinis.

It doesn't snow but the temperature hovers around freezing (0° C) at dawn every day now. 

Wow- great work so far! You have cold nights in Mexico?

Rob

wow, really nice paint work over a clean build.

You're making me want to start mine ahead of schedule!

Here's a bit of advance.

It was suggested to me that the overall color was a bit dark and I agreed. Especially considering I still have to paint the black green camouflage. I decided to try and lighten it up a bit and break up the monochromatic look. I used a bit of oil paint and pigment powder. I like the results and can now move on with the build.

You might notice in the photos I've worked on the engine a bit. Take a look at the exhaust tips. I covered these from lead foil from a wine bottle so as to simulate the wear and tear these may have had.

Pay no heed to the amber liquid in the small glass to the right. It's just juice we extract from a plant called Agave here in Mexico. It does wonders on very cold nights... like this one. Strictly medicinal purposes of course.

Salt spray?
Sounds like a fantastic idea. Maybe I'll try it on the pontoons!

Thank you!!!!!

I'm jealous, because I have 200+ years of models in my polystyrene pits I won't be building that kit.  If I was making that beautiful kit, when it came to painting, and it was modeled as a shipboard craft, I would give it a fine overspray of white to simulate salt spray.  I have been modeling for 50 years, and who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks.  I loved the techniques I learned about hiding seams, thank you.

Yes James,

I am enjoying to Arado build very much! I've run into a snag in attaching the engine and its cowls. I can't get all the pieces and covers to line up. I think I took the best approach for the moment and stepped away from my bench. I'll get back to it in a few days when I return home. On my way to the airport now.

...and yes, I have been following the epic Stuka build, although for me that's has been like looking into another world! It's clear to me that what I do is assemble parts and paint them, while your work on the Stuka is modeling! True craftsmanship there and something I should strive for. I have a Hasegawa 1/32 Stuka in my stash and your build photos will be printed out and set next to the instructions as reference.

Thank you for that Stuka thread. Not only for the fantastic build but for taking the time and great effort needed to create a thread like that!

Dan 

are you enjoying the build electric?

I had a really fun time and now that there is a Big Ed set from Eduard that adds all those little extras it comes alive. I intend on doing another with the Big Ed set. bit the large scale stuka and Zero has my bench tied up for a while!

I hope you are following those builds too.

James

Thanks Nathan!

Still quite a ways to go but I'm happy with the results so far. Finishing up the engine now.

Amazing work so far! i'll agree sanding seams is my worst step also, i'm doing a hasegawa arado 234 right now and the seams are in awful to get to places. Looks like you conquered them!

Nathan

Here it is sealed up and with a little paint added.

I did different finishes for the metal and canvas sections. I also high lighted the high and lows in the canvas section.

Weathering and camouflage will come later.

Very happy with the seam work. There are seams on the wing root as well as its front and back. Seams on top too.I touched up the panel lines after these photos and am pleased with that as well.

Thanks!

Just be careful when applying the liquid plastic so that there are no air bubbles in it, since that will defeat its  purpose and make sure to squeeze it down into all the nooks and crannies. Use as little as possible.

I also just found out it's easier to use sprues from another kit so the color will be easier to see.

Looks great so far- I'll have to try using the "liquid plastic" technique for seam filling- looks like it will work well.

Rob

Haven't stopped or quit the project. I'm just taking a long time with the seams.

They have always been a problem for me and now I realize I was doing it too quickly and not carefully enough, so I'm taking my sweet time with this one. I'll be going slow and careful with the scriber and panel lines as well.

I'd like to just move ahead and work on the engine, pontoons and other sections but I think it's important to stay on the seams now and tough it out.