Ian Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Picked this kit up about three years ago in a New year sale at my local (only) toy & hobby shop. This is the Italeri 1:48 Arado 196 as re-boxed by Tamiya, it's not a bad kit - surprisingly big tho' - similar in size to a Stuka or a P-47. I built it with no extras, just straight from the box and really enjoyed it. Details in the (very visible) cockpit are a little light and some details are a little 'chunky' but IMHO that's a small price to pay for having something just that little bit different in your cabinet. Paints are all acrylic, I didn't have any RLM 72 & 73 for the camo, so went and looked at what others have done for the Fw200's etc and mixed-up a couple of tones that looked OK'ish. The purists out there (but probably not here on Britmodeller) may disapprove, but I can live with it . Please feel free to make any comment or criticism or suggestion. Next will be a return to a stalled (jet) project - have a great week all. Best from New Zealand. Ian. 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 That's a good looking model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Lovely finish - love the corrosion effect on the beaching trolley! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Hi Ian, that is a good looking bird. The colours look pretty convincing too. A bit big for me but one I've a couple of in stock in 1/72, plus the remains of one I built over half a century ago. Even then they appealed to me, your's hasn't changed that at all. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 That's very nice indeed. I nearly bought one of these a few weeks ago, wishing I had now. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 That's a cracking build, Ian. I have a 1/72 that I might drag out now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 A lovely looking 196, great work ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Very nice. I don't know there was a 1/48 kit of the 196 out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 Thanks folks, appreciate the kind words. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now