nick Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) Morning, spurred into action by my super-rapid catapult build (about the time it takes to chip a droptank Dan ) http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234929886 I've now started my Arado. For about the two bob it costs, what a great kit! So much so I have elected not to use the Eduard PE as the kit is mostly better. If Eduard can print the bible on the head of a pin why can't they do plain matt grey? They seem to think Luftwaffe IPs are stripy gloss grey for some reason. Go figure. Absolutely love this motor, the only AM is the lifting ring and mesh intake filters. It's a gem. Just hollowed out the exhausts and carefully painted. Haven't weathered it yet. Did I mention that I like this kit? Thanks for looking Nick Edited November 22, 2012 by nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hobby Craft have this kit near me for £17, properly cheap for that you get! I'm really tempted.. I'm sure you'll do it justice Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 :goodjob: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Very nice Nick, the IP non Eduard looks the biz fella Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 Hobby Craft have this kit near me for £17, properly cheap for that you get! I'm really tempted.. If you can get this kit for 17 quid there really is nothing to think about. Buy it immediately, you won't be disappointed. You'll be needing this http://www.scalemates.com/products/product.php?id=169885 and this http://master-model.pl/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=garden_flypage.tpl&product_id=204&category_id=2&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=56 and I wouldn't bother with anythging else, well paint masks maybe, and you're done. Cheapest super detailed 1/32 on the block then. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) good start mate - i must say, I really dislike etched brass for most things but those pre-printed IPs look really cool. Can't you just paint over the weird 'stripey' grey bit? Edited November 22, 2012 by richdlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Sh*t and Corruption. That's nice. Best nip out and check to see if the badge is still on the front of your car Dan. 1/32 scale my bottom !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 So...what do you think of this kit then? lol Definately being seduced by all the new large scale plastic Revell is bringing out these days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikelhund Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Lovely start. Will you be building it with wings folded or not? Will watch with interest as have one of these myself. Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Brilliant start, can't wait to see more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abacus Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Outstanding work, loving that engine. Taking mine of the For Sale shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 Will you be building it with wings folded or not? Will watch with interest as have one of these myself. Cheers... Folded. Thanks for all the encouragement chaps. Got everything riveted now with my trusty pounce wheel. No photos and off to London tomorrow, so no updates until late next week I'm afraid. Finished the catapult, thought, quite pleased with my weathering http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234930040 Thanks for looking Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 (edited) Sh*t and Corruption. That's nice. Best nip out and check to see if the badge is still on the front of your car Dan. 1/32 scale my bottom !!! Still attached Chris, I was looking for the ///M badge on the Arado engine though Edited November 23, 2012 by Dads203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Latest update, rivetting done, although hard to see, some brass chucked at guns, primer on fuse frames please excuse the crap iphone fotos, I'm in a hurry! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Looking really good. Revell do some quality kits at bargain prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 A few small updates now I'm back home, Finished weathering the engine now Decided to add stringers inside the fuse And assembled the floats Also assembled the fabric seatbelts Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Publishing Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Excellent build so far Nick! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 If you pump the priming handle another couple of times that thing should start! Now you've got me wanting one. Wonder if there's space for one in the Ma.K. universe? Just had a look at your fabulous catapult too. Er,. so, we are looking for someone to pull down the firing handle. Be sure to duck before the float goes through your head! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atdb27 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Nick that Engine is superb. Interesting to see how you have done the floats and lower fuselage build up Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) Well actually got some modelling done today. Pretty much finished the interior, ended up mixing my own RLM02 - why is this is this so hard to find? went with my painted IP in the end even after painting the Eduard one. Did steal the eduard control levers though. I find a blob of medium CA on each side of the flat disk makes a perectly round knob very consistently if you're careful - no Frankie Howerd remarks please. The interior isn't accurate as it should really be plated over. There's all that nice framing in there and Revell have provided most of it so what the Hell, I've indulged myself. There isn't a whole lot of research material and refs around for this aircraft, so I'm not beating myself up and just going for what looks good and plausible. Scratch built the mesh and grill on the rear of the oil cooler. Here it all is mocked up. And finally sat on the catapult, couldn't help myself (: Thanks for looking Nick Edited December 3, 2012 by nick 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Absolutely brilliant Nick. It's a shame that a lot of that exquisite detail will be lost when you button it all up but I'm sure it will be a stunner when complete. All the best. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLP Publishing Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Exquisite detail indeed! Beautiful work Nick. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Nice work Nick, for the money you really can't get any better from a kit, those HGW set belts really are the biz and really complement the kit details very well. Keep it up, i'm looking forward to seeing the next update. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mekon Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Darn that is nice, the engine looks magnificent. Looking to be a real stunner when finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) Got some primer on the wings now as well as in receipt of my topdrawings/kagero reference book. These are great if you haven't seen them, they come with pull out 1/48 and 1/32 line drawings as well as decals for the schemes covered in the book in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32, all for 14 quid. Bargain. And you get swastikas which are missing of course from the Revell kit. Nick Edited December 10, 2012 by nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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