Going for broke! Revell 1/32 Arado 196 A3

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.

wow, really nice paint work over a clean build.

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

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

Rob

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. 

A bit more advance.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

Thanks!

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?

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

I plan to buy this kit next

Very well done!!!!

Brian