kkarlsen Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) Hello Guy's, I'm warming up for my next build, the HPH Cat can't take forever, right? This project is one of my favorite Luftwaffe aircraft, the Arado Ar 234 'Strahlflugzeug' Haven't quite decided on the subject yet, there are several interesting subjects that can be done from this kit... Aftermarket stuff: Got a nice book from Valiant Wings on the Arado, with a lot of details : "The Arado Ar 234 A Detailed Guide To The Luftwaffe's Jet Bomber" Extra decals from Fly Models, the night fighter version. I have also been 'harvesting' the necessary aftermarket parts for this build: Instrument panel from Yahu Models Laser seatbelts from HGW Paintmasks from New Ware & Pmask Late Luftwaffe paint set from HATAKA Late Luftwaffe Cockpits from MIG Air weathering set German Late Fighters - MIG AIMS Luftwaffe RB 50/30's for the camera bay. Jumo 004 engine sprues from Trumpeters Me 262. Photoetch sets: Me-262 engine PE set from AIMS Jumo 004 basket - Tinyland Service panel set - Tinyland Wheel blocks - Tinyland The plan is to display, at least one of the Jumo 004 engines open + detailing the camera bay of the Arado Ar 234. Can't wait to start this 'ordinary' build and get away from all the resin parts of the Cat... Cheers: Kent Edited June 13, 2018 by kkarlsen Gazzas, MikeC, Dany Boy and 20 others 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wackyracer Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Got 2 of these in the stash and pretty much all the am you listed as well. Looking forward to seeing the build kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Great choice Kent! I built one a couple years ago and really enjoyed it. I redid the nose gear a bit as some of the details were off. Kagero has a couple of books with 3D images in it that I found really helpful, especially with the cockpit. AMS Resin has a set of wheels for the kit too. You might need to ask Harold to cast them for you if they're not in his catalogue. Carl kkarlsen and Harold 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Great choice Kent! I built one a couple years ago and really enjoyed it. I redid the nose gear a bit as some of the details were off. Kagero has a couple of books with 3D images in it that I found really helpful, especially with the cockpit. AMS Resin has a set of wheels for the kit too. You might need to ask Harold to cast them for you if they're not in his catalogue. Carl Thanks for the tip Carl, I have PM'ed Harold ;-) Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 should be a great build kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piprm Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Kent, can't wait to see you cast your magic over this one! ( one of my favourite Luftwaffe aircraft too!) Pip kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) Thanks guy's! Just to get things going, here's a photo taken in the spring of 1945 after the capitulation of the Germans in Denmark. It's taken at, what used to be a major Luftwaffe airfield during ww2 'Fliegerhorst Grove' here in Denmark. (it's quite close to were I live, only 40 miles away and today it's a base for the danish airforce) Cheers: Kent Edited January 19, 2018 by kkarlsen CANicoll, jgrease, MikeC and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Looking forward to seeing this build! The Ar234 is such an interesting aircraft. I've seen the one at the Smithsonian a couple of times. Have you used the Hataka paints before? If so, what is your take on them? Harold and kkarlsen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 Looking forward to seeing this build! The Ar234 is such an interesting aircraft. I've seen the one at the Smithsonian a couple of times. Have you used the Hataka paints before? If so, what is your take on them? Wow, I really would like to see it 1:1! No I haven't got any experience with Hataka, it's a first, but I will give them a try. I have Mr. Color paints as well, as backup ;-) Cheers: Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Really looking forward to this one, Kent! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Today I received resin wheels from Harold (AMS) Two sets, smooth tire + diamond thread... Kahunaminor, Harold, DirkE and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedgraflex Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hi Kent! Likewise, I am excited for your next creation, and it appears you have covered the bases with additional aftermarket components. I also appreciate the B&W reference photo very much. I am curious about the paint set as well, having more than once hovered a finger over the “Buy Now†button online. Since this is your first time using the paint, will you be testing samples and if so would you mind sharing any thoughts when you do? Thanks so much for your great documentation! I am subscribed. Cheers! Bruce kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Built the Fly Model nightfighter in 2016. I also used the engine from the Trumpeter 262. Fitted very good. Enjoy! Dirk kkarlsen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 Got some extra stuff for the Arado from Airscale: Instrument Bezels, Luftwaffe Cockpit Decals and Luftwaffe Placards. Thank you very much Peter! HerculesPA_2, LSP_Kevin, DirkE and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkarlsen Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 2 x BMW 003 engines from CMK/Special Hobby.... Lets see if I can't put them to use somehow? Gazzas, DirkE, Wouter and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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