JamesHatch Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Hells Bells!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 Great stuff you've got going on here, Willi. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 wow! that looks great, makes me want to start on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Thanks to everyone who recently replied to my post. Shawn I hope some of what I have done on my kit will help you along with your build . I am totally addicted to this plane , It`s been great weather here in Florida and instead of going fishing in my boat I`m staying indoors building plastic. Well here`s lots more photo`s of what I have done this week, I have started putting the floats together . But before you put the bottom half together it is best to do all the rigging . I used cable for my rigging . It is called TyGer leader .The smallest dia is .006. I added #9 shot to the lower half for weight . In back ground you can see the top half together just before the rigging. BTW there are two 1LBS weights on top .I wanted to see if it would hold up . Here it is with color , the centers of the rigging were tied together with small dia. wire. Here is a close up of the rings that go on all 4 posts. I had an old Fotocut O ring set and used eye bolts from HO scale (model rail road) Here`s the ring that goes on the back side of each float . The front tie downs I made from scrap PE. The foot hold on the second step was made from flat brass rod . The photo`s I have seen have it on the right side . Eduard shows it on the left . Have`nt found photo`s showing the foot hold there . Well thanks for looking there`s more to come soon . Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Looks very good Willi! I really like your attention to details. Waiting for more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) Thanks Tomek, I look at every piece as a small model and try to make it better if I can. I am used to building 1/48th scale which is 99% of my models . Finding this forum has opened up a new world of modeling to me . I hit one block and can`t seem to find much information on the wiring for the back of the engine .I want to keep both doors open .So if anyone has any idea`s ,I`m open to them! This is the site I used for my exterior detail .There`s a vid on U-tube but the walkaround photo`s you can pick up more detail Http://www.historicflight.cz Here`s another update ,I worked on the radiator by opening up the back end .Adding wire mesh and plastic . I wrapped the radiator with 4mm wide scrap PE ,plastic did not work as well . Hint .save all the pieces of PE scrap it can be used for many things . I also worked on the rear gun and added a little detail to it. Here`s some improve ment I have done to the rudders . First was to fill the sink marks .Then added the springs made from lead wire on a plastic rod .I am still thinking of improving the rudder control .I just dont like their shape. Edited August 15, 2011 by miamiangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip01 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Wow, great work indeed! Very inspiring! Regards Philippe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) Here`s another update: I have the main body put together . Did most of the exterior detail ,dropped elevators ,trim tabs moved ,added foothold covers ,and sanded the hatchs . Edited August 21, 2011 by miamiangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big matt Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks for focusing on these little details. I am saving your pics in a 196 file for when I tackle this kit. Great work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 21, 2011 Author Share Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks for focusing on these little details. I am saving your pics in a 196 file for when I tackle this kit. Great work!!! Thank`s Matt, The small detail`s are what I am focusing on .In 1/48 I would not go this crazy:). I figured out If I would get all the detail sets plus the kit it would Cost the same as the HpH kit give a few dollars here and there ! .Next one if I build an Arado it again I`m getting the resin kit ! It`s just that you can`t fold the wings on the HpH kit, but the detail is Awesome. I just wish someone would make the trolly for this plane . Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 I have the cowling together and have started with airbrushing .The paints being used are Polly Scale . Hard to find ,but one Hobbyshop 30 miles from home stocks most colors . These paints are fairly close to the RLM colors . Started to add some detail to the inside of the covers Thanks for looking Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big matt Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Those colors look great, I like the contrast. She's really shaping up to be a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 Thanks Matt, I mix a light and dark shade of each color.So I go back and forward with 4 different bottles of color . Since RLM 72&73 are very close it is hard to see in the pic`s but looks better in true light . I Hope to mount the fuse. to the floats this weekend .It all depends how nice it is in the morning .Might go fishing or diving first! Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneBramage Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Wow Willi you are talented beyond description!!! I love the way you lay paint down. Smooth like a woman's... I want to touch it!!! (the painted surface that is...) Outstanding badass work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneBramage Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Thanks everyone for the kind replys. http://skyraider.allaboutwarfare.com/files/luftwaffe/Ar196/Ar196.htm Thanks for looking Willi Any more knowledge about this resource? Are there any more pages? Is it password protected? How do I access the rest of the info there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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