Revell 1/32 Arado Ar196 B

[Vaughan]

Thanks guys they are really worth it, not cheap but they do go a long way. Make sure you use a black gloss primer to get the full effect.

[Vaughan]

It's been a while, a long story, but heart issues again!!. A few days ago I got that airbrush out and made a small amount of progress. Hopefully I can keep the momentum going this time with no further health issues getting in the way. Both wings are now primed and a top coat of light olive applied. Interior framework is now complete, just the pilot and navigator seats to add.
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[rtfoe]

Good to have you back at the bench Vaughan...it's been nearly 6 months. Hope the ticker is much better now.

Cheers,
Richard

[Dave W]

Looking good Vaughan. I really like the Vallejo metal colours as well. I’ve got 10 of them so far

[colin m]

That's a very smart looking engine. Nice 'pit as well.

[papa 695]

Really nice to see you back at the bench Vaughan, and some great work to boot.

[Vaughan]

Cheers chaps thanks for the welcome back. More progress soon.(hopefully)

[scottie3158]

Vaughan,
Coming on very nicely.

[flyjoe180]

That's looking great Vaughan, and great to see you back

[Vaughan]

Hi all and a Happy New Year (a bit late I know). A slow start to the year, and the end of last year too, but I have made a small amount of progress. Wings are now sprayed in light olive. Decals were very thick requiring a lot of decal soft but conformed to panel lines eventually. These ones were printed in Portugal this must be a first for Revell. Wings weathered with Florys dark dirt clay wash and have also had two coats of Klear. Just a final matt coat to be applied. I'm struggling With the HGW belts so I might revert to getting some Eduard pre painted P.E ones instead. It's the only thing that's holding things up and closing the fuselage.

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[papa 695]

Happy New Year Vaughan,
Looking good

[Vaughan]

A small update on the proceedings. Wings have a matt coat and ordnance attached.
Main float, wing floats, supports and decals added weathered and matt coated too. Still haven't closed that fuselage yet.




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[Guest]

The finishing of this Arado looks smashing.

[Vaughan]

Thanks Guy. Further progress this afternoon. Wing floats are attached, I have pre-drilled the supports to take some monofilament fishing line not sure what to go with as I have .25mm and .14mm. I think I used the .25mm on my previous Arado but this might look too heavy on the wing floats will have to experiment to see which one looks best. once the glue has set I will compare.


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[scottie3158]

Vaughan,

That's a very nice finish on the paint.