doozer1974 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Hello all A few pics of one of my latest completions - Revell's Arado AR 196 in 1/32. All built out of the box with just a Montex Mini Mask for the canopy, and what a lovely kit to build. Loads of lovely detail inside and out, so I've posed it with everything open and with one wing folded. Eventually painted with a mix of Tamiya and Mr Hobby acrylics. I had intended to go with Humbrol's range of RLM colours for the RLM 72/73 topside camo, but these proceeded to block my airbrush in no time at all, and the paint i managed to get onto the plane had a horrible gritty finish to it that i could have sanded down another model with! I'm sure others out there have got good results using these paints, but I don't think I'll ever use them again... The eventual colours used for the splinter camo were a mish mash of greens and greys which I played around with until I ended up with something I was happy with, even if nowhere near the actual colours specified. Kept the weathering light as I usually do, with just some pre-shading of panel lines and oild-based washes applied. Overall I'm quite chuffed with how this one has turned out - a real pleasure to put together. Thanks for looking. Cheers Adam 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Excellent. Is it a Revell original or a re-boxed someone else? Whatever, it does look good. Nice neat paint job too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) That's a good lookin' build doozer. It looks a little on the "new" side but it's very well detailed and painted. Edited August 29, 2016 by mustang1989 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Beautiful Arado 196 !!! Great job !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Hi Adam, You can be very chuffed with your result of this nice model. It turns out very well! All these details are amazing to look at. Very nice weathering, not overdone. When I built my He-115 I remember these problems with the RLM colors 72/73. I used these Xtracrylix. The best in my eyes and for my taste. You made a great job!!!! Please more of such beautiful models All the best Andy Hi Adam, You can be very chuffed with your result of this nice model. It turns out very well! All these details are amazing to look at. Very nice weathering, not overdone. When I built my He-115 I remember these problems with the RLM colors 72/73. I used these Xtra-colors. The best in my eyes and for my taste. You made a great job!!!! Please more of such beautiful models All the best Andy Edited August 29, 2016 by Andy Dyck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Great job and great to hear of an enjoyable build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Thanks for all the kind feedback so far, much appreciated as always. Excellent. Is it a Revell original or a re-boxed someone else? Ian - it's the Revell original - kit number 04688. It had been in the stash a good couple of years. That's a good lookin' build doozer. It looks a little on the "new" side but it's very well detailed and painted. Mustang - know what you mean. I took those photos on one of the sunniest days of this year, and I think the brightness of the light is making it look a bit more shiny and new than it would usually. It had a decent coat of flat varnish, but could maybe do with a bit more! Hi Adam,You can be very chuffed with your result of this nice model. It turns out very well! All these details are amazing to look at. Very nice weathering, not overdone. When I built my He-115 I remember these problems with the RLM colors 72/73. I used these Xtra-colors. The best in my eyes and for my taste.You made a great job!!!!Please more of such beautiful modelsAll the bestAndy Thanks Andy, will have a look at the Xtracrylix RLM colours next time! Cheers Adam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 You will not be disapointed! The advantage is also that these colors a little bit glossy and the danger of silvering decals is banned. And You have a big range of colours of every country! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) Bought this kit as it came out, even as 1/32 is really not my favourite scale. It seemed so nice in the box and more convincing than the Itamiya one (1/48). Still in the stash,though. I don't dare to go big... my mistakes would be even more visible than usual. Good job for sure and happy to hear you had an enjoyable build. No problems with the assembly of the canopy (I find it a bit weird these separate panels)? Edited August 29, 2016 by PattheCat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 looks great, nice job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 No problems with the assembly of the canopy (I find it a bit weird these separate panels)? Thanks Pat. This was the first time I'd come across having to assemble a canopy from flat pack. No real problems, the fit is good, and so long as you use glue that gives you a bit of time to adjust and get the angles right to fit onto the fuselage, you should be fine. With hindshight I would have painted all the individual panels before assembly though, to make it easier to paint the inside of the canopy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Really nicely finished Adam. It's a pity Revell seem to have discontinued the twin float version and just seem to have the single float version available now, which to me anyhow, doesn't have the same appeal. BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidad Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 That's a beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwality8 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Awesome detail.....subtle weathering - I like it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greif Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Lovely built aircraft! Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Thanks gents, you're most kind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 That is a great build, nice subtle weathering , I have just recently got hold of one of these at a bargain price and is waiting its turn to be done. Thanks for sharing your AR-196 doozer cracking job. Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 I really do keep meaning to get this kit. Superb job and thanks for inspiring me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawel Szczudlyk Posted September 2, 2016 Share Posted September 2, 2016 Just stunning! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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