Graham D Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 (edited) This was the Revell Arado 196 B kit, but I wanted it to be as was on the Bismark, so I converted it using HPH floats. The crosses and registration number are painted rather than decals Quote Edited June 2, 2018 by Graham D 29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Wow, that's a beauty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Lovely detailing, Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahunaminor Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Noice.....real noice matey. Regards, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 That’s a cracking model you have made. The wing fold and engine detail are second to none. 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Super detailing- this is very well done, congratulations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Very nicely done 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Wow very nice Arado 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Superb. Been surprised at the lack of alternative aftermarket decals but you nailed that. Any issues with the build you can pass on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham D Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, JohnT said: Superb. Been surprised at the lack of alternative aftermarket decals but you nailed that. Any issues with the build you can pass on? For the markings, I used some pre-cut aftermarket masks. I cannot remember which make I used. The kiit goes together very well without any problems, except the cockpit canopy; It is a pain to put together. I used PVA (R/C Modellers Craft Glue) to stick the canopy together. A the glue dries clear and glue on the clear plastic does not show up and the angle of the canopy sides remains flexible, so that they can be altered to fit the cockpit opening even after the glue has dried. Edited June 4, 2018 by Graham D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twentecable Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Nice Arado, good looking and nice weathering. How much did thempm fooats cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Very nice build. The lack of swastika, is it correct or PC (personal choice )? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham D Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, Britman said: Very nice build. The lack of swastika, is it correct or PC (personal choice )? Personal choice in this case 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham D Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 9 hours ago, Twentecable said: Nice Arado, good looking and nice weathering. How much did thempm fooats cost? Thanks. The floats cost 17€ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Graham How do the floats compare with the kit ones? I have one in the stash and looking quickly at the kit reviews no one really mentions them. I am guessing they are much less detailed. Do the kit ones have accuracy issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham D Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 9 hours ago, JohnT said: Graham How do the floats compare with the kit ones? I have one in the stash and looking quickly at the kit reviews no one really mentions them. I am guessing they are much less detailed. Do the kit ones have accuracy issues? As the kit is the B variant it only had one float. If I wasn't doing the conversion I would have used the kit float. The float is quite detailed, not quite as detailed as the aftermarket ones. The rudder detail is a bit lacking, but you can get after market ones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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