Revell 1/32 Arado 196A-3

[Vaughan]

Progress is going to be very slow as my garden room is not heated and temperatures are getting very low. We had a frost here this morning and it's only 8c in the room so maybe an oil filled radiator is an option. I managed to spray the engine and it's components and prime the internal framework yesterday afternoon when it was warmer so I'm going to have to choose my moments. I'm in two minds as to wether I glue the lower half of the fuselage to the float struts and then attach the main fuselage as there could be alignment issues with the internal framework lining up with the wing location slots if I don't follow the instructions to the book. It all looks complicated in there so the rigging might have to be done in a different way.

Vaughan

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[Vaughan]

Hi All

It was warm enough yesterday afternoon so I was able to make some progress with the engine including some weathering. Exhaust pipes are yet to be fitted as it is quite crucial that they are lined up correctly or they will foul the fuselage. So will need to do a dry run to get a perfect fit.

Vaughan.

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[stona]

Good stuff Vaughan. It looks like quite a tricky build. The fit looks pretty good,are the parts nice and clean? I've had a few 'iffy' moldings in large scale Revell kits in the past.

Cheers

Steve

[Vaughan]

Hi All

In answer to your questions Steve the parts seam ok. There is some flashing on some of the smaller more intricate parts. As far as the fit is concerned I think it will be ok but it looks to be quite complicated getting the internals and fuselage to all line up. Reviewers have said that it is an easy build but I'm not convinced on that count.

Yesterday afternoon I sprayed the fuselage, internal frame, bulkheads, firewalls and engine cowling rings with RLM02. Thin strips of tamiya tape were applied to the inside of the fuselage halves and then a light dusting of black over the tape. Once the tape was removed it gives the effect of the internal ribbing. I was having a look at the propeller and it's nose cone and backplate as the kit comes with a choice of two types of blades. The instruction make no mention of having to modify the props in any way. So I opted for the paddle shaped ones but they don't fit onto the backplate and the nose cone won't fit on top as the rings at the base of each blade foul with the cutouts. I removed the two circular rings by sanding them and then there was no problem with the fit.

Vaughan

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[stona]

Thanks Vaughan and nice work on the fuselage.

I think you guessed right on the propeller blades. The A-3 came after the A-4 and I'm reasonably confident that the wider blades were fitted to the A-4. All the models I see online go for the thinner ones!

Cheers

Steve

[Ian M]

I could go for the 1/48 Scale one as well. I saw some where there's a resin/brass catapult kit from Bismark which could be a great display...

Great build thus far Vaughan. That radial looks brilliant.

Ian M

[stona]

I could go for the 1/48 Scale one as well. I saw some where there's a resin/brass catapult kit from Bismark which could be a great display...Ian M

Very cool. Bismarck carried four aircraft T3+DL,T3+AK,T3+IH and T3+MJ so the codes are easy. You'd need the emblem used by 1. and 2./BfGr196 which was a seahorse on a blue shield. I'd love to see it done,I've got a lot of other stuff to do!

Cheers

Steve

[spanner570]

When the illustrious band of Scale Model members where at Cosford earlier this year there was one of these aircraft on display and the builder had scratch built a catapult for it to sit on and it looked superb.

I know Tony (yakface) was sorely tempted by the kit, as was I. Dave (gern) was too, but he already had his arms full of goodies!

This will be one great build to follow....

Cheers,

Ron

[Vaughan]

Hi Ron

There is a resin version made by HPH here's the review HPH Models Item No. HPH 32004R - Ship's Catapult for Arado Ar 196. But at 55 Euros I don't think I'll be buying one of these.

Vaughan

[stona]

Hi Vaughan,I can't tell you how tempted I am. 55 Euros is a lot but then the model to go with it is very reasonable.....Aaargh....Stop it

I'll just enjoy watching you build yours.....for now.

Cheers

Steve

[Gern]

Hi Vaughan. Smashing work as usual! Will you have the chance on this one to show that engine? I know you couldn't do it on your last build, but does this one have panels that could be removed?

Ron's right - I was tempted! Alas, it wasn't only 'cos I had my arms full. There was no point buying the catapult as I haven't got hold of the 'plane - yet! Now I'm back in the world of work, I'll have to see if I can get the pennies together and add this to my wanted list.

Gern

[Vaughan]

Hi Dave

Yes to your first question and yes to the second one. What I'm hoping to do is have one wing folded and have the inspection panels open on the same side.

Vaughan

[Gern]

Summat to look forward too then! I'll be watching.

Gern

[Vaughan]

A small amount of progress this morning. Dry fit of fuselage to enable me to line up the exhaust pipes. There is a join on each exhaust and to stop the pipes fouling you need to glue them in situ. Once dry I can dismantle them and spray them ready to be refitted. It's a bit of a pain but luckily I had read on a forum build that there could be a problem if you didn't follow this advice. The fuselage fit is going to be tricky but hopefully once the internal structure is fitted, fingers crossed, it should all come together.

Vaughan

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[colin m]

Looking great. Impressive little engine.

Colin M.......