Revell 1/32 Arado AR196A-3 Seaplane- "FINAL REVEAL!"

[UKguyInUSA]

Revell 1/32 Arado AR196A-3 Seaplane "FINAL REVEAL!!":

Hello Guys,

Following on from my "Build Update #6" posting, I assembled the canopy onto the fuselage, attached an EZ-Line antenna, glued all the light lenses into their locations, glued the pitot tube and counter-balance weights onto the underside of the wings, along with door handles on the canopy frame sections, and, fitted the engine cowlings and engine bay doors in their open positions to complete her!! So, here are the "Final Reveal" images of my completed Arado AR196A-3...I hope you enjoy the views as much as I enjoyed building her!

And, forgive me for the number of photos that I have posted, I couldn't make my mind up which ones to select and it was taking me too long to choose, so in the end, I just uploaded all of the photos.

Well, there she is. I hope you enjoyed the views as much as I enjoyed building this fabulous kit, which I must say, is fabulous value for money!

Now, I have to start designing and planning part two of this build, which will be the diorama to set this plane into. I have 4 ideas presently "floating" around my head (no pun intended), but first, I need to sketch them all out and calculate my material requirements and costs before deciding which design idea I go with. I'm a little anxious as I've never built a diorama before and have no clue where to start, so, I guess watching some fellow modelers "How To" vids are my next step!

If you didn't see my "Build Thread" for this model, here is the link to it: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234980467-revell-132-arado-ar196a-3-seaplane-my-first-post/

In the mean-time, if you'd like to watch my "Final Reveal" YouTube video for this plane build, here is the link to it:

https://youtu.be/ZRKU-k-M-BE

And, on my YouTube channel you can find my "In-Box-Review" and "Build Update" Videos, for this build, too:

"In-Box-Review" video link: https://youtu.be/MxfUpfYJDyU

"Build Update #1" video link: https://youtu.be/nJ4rEbxFcv8

"Build Update #2" video link: https://youtu.be/Z_NoWew9Qus

"Build Update #3" video link: https://youtu.be/AUQsz__kKyE

"Build Update #4" video link: https://youtu.be/FpnxQFUASbU

"Build Update #5" video link: https://youtu.be/iyCPzT-H_wU

Thanks again to everyone that has followed this build thread, and, for the kind and encouraging comments that you have left me, they are all greatly appreciated and keep me motivated to continue!

Happy modeling guys!

Have Fun!

Cheers!!

Martin

[moaning dolphin]

An excellent piece of work there and good to see a very thorogh Wip, I should take note lol. I've got one moving along the stash pile so need to crack on with my other builds to get it out. It has given me some inspiration though.

Keep up the good work ........ whats next?

Cheers now

Bob

[rmcclure]

Blimey look at that! Tremendous piece of work!

Cheers,

Roger

[Spookytooth]

Lovely build Martin, I doff my cap to you sir.

Simon.

[mikesmodels]

Brilliant!

[JackG]

This looks to have been a lot of work. Congrats not only for a tremendously well done job, but also for staying with it.

Btw, did you post over on Finescale a year or so back, inquiring about some possible figures to use with this?

regards,

Jack

[doozer1974]

Wow, there's a lot to take in with this build! So much great detail, it's fantastic.

I have one of these in the stash, and will be checking back on your build thread when I eventually get around to mine - thanks for sharing all this.

Adam

[Caution Wake Turbulence]

Cracking result! It's clear you've put a lot of effort into this one.

Andrew

[HL-10]

Now that is very nice!

A stunning piece of work, very, very impressive!

[Darby]

Absolutely capital job old bean

[WildeSau75]

wow, what a stunning model of a great plane. Love it. Congrats to a master piece.

Cheers,

Michael

[PlaStix]

That is simply superb!! Fantastic model building all around! Well done. :worthy:

[Snitok1983]

Gorgeous finnish! Well done Sir! And congratulations! But why you did not use the stand ?

[woody37]

Judging by your build, I have no doubts that you'll do a cracking job of a diorama which ever route you go. Absolute stunner of an Arado, really enjoyed your build too

[MikeW]

What an incredibly gorgeous piece of work. You can be very proud of this one.

Cheers,

Mike

[Latinbear]

Gosh! What a super, super job. The term work of art comes to mind.

[ForestFan]

Great job, looks brilliant.

[tank152]

Now that is how you paint and finish a model. Superb job.

Tim.

[UKguyInUSA]

An excellent piece of work there and good to see a very thorogh Wip, I should take note lol. I've got one moving along the stash pile so need to crack on with my other builds to get it out. It has given me some inspiration though.

Keep up the good work ........ whats next?

Cheers now

Bob

Thanks for your kind comment, Bob, greatly appreciated! Next, I want to do my first ever diorama to put this into as this is what I personally consider my best build to date compared to all of the other 16 builds I have done since starting modeling in January 2014. I have no clue where to start with a diorama, so, I think I will have to study some "How To" videos!

Cheers,

Martin

[Rod bettencourt]

Superior build! Thanks for sharing.

Rod

[Gimme Shelter]

totally gorgeous - and so ......... real looking

You have a competition winner there

A pleasure to study and very nicely photographed

[batcode]

stunning work, really enjoyed following the build thread. some superb detail and a fantastic job on the paint and finish.... I really want start on mine know.... hope comes out as half as good. fantastic build and superb finish

[Leonl]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing..

[UKguyInUSA]

Blimey look at that! Tremendous piece of work!

Cheers,

Roger

Thanks for looking and for your comment, greatly appreciated, Roger!

Cheers,

Martin

Lovely build Martin, I doff my cap to you sir.

Simon.

Thanks, Simon, greatly appreciated!

Cheers,

Martin

[andrewfl290]

That is amazing. I'm pleased you posted all the pictures, so much more detail to feast on.