Revell 1/32 Arado Ar196 B

[Jim R]

Thanks Vaughan
I will have to look into the Vallejo metallic paint. Very nice finish.
Jim

 

[Jim Barry]

Very deluxe kit and some great solutions to make it a knock out. Love the 30's Luftwaffe.

 

[Steve Jones]

Vaughan
Stunning work I will follow on if I may
Jim - I have been using Vallejo metal paints for a while and find the Model Air are better than the Model Color. Certainly worth a try mate.
Steve

 

[Vaughan]

Thanks guys comments appreciated. Small bit of progress, the rotary engine and prop are complete. I've added some medication bubble pack foil to simulate the air intake grills as there was no detail. The exhaust outlet has also been extended with plastic card which makes it more realistic. Next step is to continue with the cockpit and inner frame work.

 

[papa 695]

A very busy looking engine Vaughan, and well constructed and painted.

 

[spanner570]

Very nice Vaughan.

Just one question. How do you people keep your cutting mats so clean and new looking? I could grow spuds on mine!

 

[Vaughan]

Ron this is a relatively new mat and I vowed to keep it clean! Mind you I don't know how long it will last.

 

[TonyBv9]

Engine looks superb. The metal colours are very realistic.

 

[Jim Barry]

I'm a huge fan of a good looking radial engine. This is gorgeous.

 

[Si Benson]

Hi Vaughan,

That engine looks fantastic...think I’ll be investing in some Vallejo metal paints too!
Si

 

[Vaughan]

Thanks guys they are really worth it, not cheap but they do go a long way. Make sure you use a black gloss primer to get the full effect.

 

[Vaughan]

It's been a while, a long story, but heart issues again!!. A few days ago I got that airbrush out and made a small amount of progress. Hopefully I can keep the momentum going this time with no further health issues getting in the way. Both wings are now primed and a top coat of light olive applied. Interior framework is now complete, just the pilot and navigator seats to add.

 

[rtfoe]

Good to have you back at the bench Vaughan...it's been nearly 6 months. Hope the ticker is much better now.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Dave W]

Looking good Vaughan. I really like the Vallejo metal colours as well. I’ve got 10 of them so far

 

[colin m]

That's a very smart looking engine. Nice 'pit as well.

 

[papa 695]

Really nice to see you back at the bench Vaughan, and some great work to boot.

 

[Vaughan]

Cheers chaps thanks for the welcome back. More progress soon.(hopefully)

 

[scottie3158]

Vaughan,
Coming on very nicely.

 

[flyjoe180]

That's looking great Vaughan, and great to see you back

 

[Vaughan]

Hi all and a Happy New Year (a bit late I know). A slow start to the year, and the end of last year too, but I have made a small amount of progress. Wings are now sprayed in light olive. Decals were very thick requiring a lot of decal soft but conformed to panel lines eventually. These ones were printed in Portugal this must be a first for Revell. Wings weathered with Florys dark dirt clay wash and have also had two coats of Klear. Just a final matt coat to be applied. I'm struggling With the HGW belts so I might revert to getting some Eduard pre painted P.E ones instead. It's the only thing that's holding things up and closing the fuselage.