Zigomar Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Hello all. Here is my rendition of the Arado 234 B-2 from Hasegawa. It took me longer than usual because I have used the very nice Aires cockpit and wheel bays, some part of the CMK set showing the fuselage tanks, and also because it was important to protect all the transparencies from any blemish or scratches as this is one of the main attraction of the first Jet Bomber in aviation. As a matter of fact one is obliged to glue the undercarriage legs before the painting and it is not the best of things.The plane belongs to the 8/ KG76 and participate in some bombing missions on Antwerp and Bruxelles and on the Remagen bridge as well. Camo is RLM81/82/76 from Mr Color lacquers, markings are made with masks. Thanks for your comments to come, bye for now. 45594791-B51D-4FFA-9318-1196B54C439C_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 50E7C2D2-B3AD-4675-B91F-ACB7C19374E5_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 6679AC7A-27F1-47D5-8645-258E3D14B319_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 8CCF5C80-793A-4FFA-97D0-69C447650283_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 2B3B2B59-FDD9-4767-B0A0-6B79360FDB54_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr FAA5D30A-8A05-4BAD-B831-3938530247ED_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 2CF72B53-5142-4154-8D03-674F0B58AEEB_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgb40 Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 very nice Jean. Cheers, George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Hi Jean, it turns out fantastic. All these special details….really nice and I believe that this one isn’t build in one day. A rare bird so appreciate to see that one here. thx for sharing Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiampieroSilvestri Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Tres beau! Saluti Giampiero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolkerR. Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 This is one of my favorite aircraft. You model is fantastic, I love the cockpit and especially the visible fuel tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted July 28, 2021 Author Share Posted July 28, 2021 Tanks a lot for the comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Really nice Arado there Jean, fantastic work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Really nice camouflage and model, good to see one of these built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giampiero Piva Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Another masterpiece, Jean, bravissimo! Very nice build and paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 That is a first rate build. Nice to see all the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 Very much appreciate, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dov Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Hallo Fine done. Your nerves in best condition? I did it with the Fly kit. What is next on? Happy modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 There's nothing about that that I don't admire. Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Lovely looking Ar 234, it looks like it was pretty complicated build to say the least. Then you've done a really good job on the colour scheme. I know from experience that the glazing can be difficult to get correct on this kit, also while the aircraft is quite a simple shape it doesn't lend itself to painting when it's build. Well done Zigomar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted July 29, 2021 Author Share Posted July 29, 2021 42 minutes ago, Autle said: Lovely looking Ar 234, it looks like it was pretty complicated build to say the least. Then you've done a really good job on the colour scheme. I know from experience that the glazing can be difficult to get correct on this kit, also while the aircraft is quite a simple shape it doesn't lend itself to painting when it's build. Well done Zigomar. Cheers! Your comment breathes experience! All true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 An awesome Arado. Excellent build and finish ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thanks and a big cheers to you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Good looking 234 Jean! I have this one and the old Hobbycraft version in the stash and hope to see one of them finished someday. Your model is great inspiration for doing just that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thanks Gary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Great build Jean, a superb finish on this. I have the Dragon one in 1/72 tucked away, this will be a help with that. I must ask though, what is with the soft fronts on the underwing stores? Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 13 hours ago, stevehnz said: Great build Jean, a superb finish on this. I have the Dragon one in 1/72 tucked away, this will be a help with that. I must ask though, what is with the soft fronts on the underwing stores? Steve. Hello Steve ! Those are the parachutes used to collect the RATO after take off. I have also added te release cables which are attached to the underside. Best regards to Kiwiland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Thanks Jean, I don't think I knew about the Jato thing, at least not that I recall. I don't know if my Dragon kit has them but I think it is the same unit as yours, the boxart has them attempting to bomb the Remagen bridge. I'll need to check. Thanks for the good wishes, we're doing good out here, a mild winter & no covid, (just now) All the best to you & yours. Steve. PS. Checked & it does. Woo Hoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 So far so good! I miss my fishing days in lake Taupo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Superb. I like the weathering on the cockpit framing in particular and the 'chutes in the RATO pods look very realistic. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Very nice!! I just ordered one of Hobby 2000 re-editions! ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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