ww2wings Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 theres a couple of photos of what appears to be the same set up on the following site on th web,its called Robs Warbirds,it in the seaplane section of course. might be of some help. Great looking build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hi everyone ! It`s been a while since Iposted any thing . I like the new look to the Forum ! I was at the Nats this weekend in Orlando .So I got the bug to start up my Arado 196 build . I have a new camera so I hope the photo`s will be of better quality . I started work on the pilots wind screen which is a real pain to put together .Tonight I`m finishing the last of the clear parts which are a night mare to put together . I should have photo`s of that part soon . .While at the Nats I did find the Ar-196 buggy (32061 ) . it will be one of the builds in the very near future . I also could not pass up the resin Arado 196 from HPH . It is a very nice kit with great detail . it take care of all the Revell short comings . Thanks , Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 You know, I bought this kit, almost sold it, then decided to keep it. I'm now thinking I'll do mine beached in water just to be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 HI Willi Just catching up and glad to see your back working on the Arado. Noting like terrible fitting glass to ruin your day. Nice going on conquering the glass. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) Hi Kevin , I like that Idea ,keep the kit it does build up nice .I`ve seen a photo of a guy on a ladder in the water working on the wing . I read some were on this site about making a diorama with the Arado along side the Bismark. I liked that idea but it would be to huge . Willi Edited August 14, 2012 by miamiangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hi Peter , Being at the Nats was the spark I need to start up my projects . My weekends I have been doing lots of fishing diving and boating . Not much time in the model room . I also have a WW1 project (contest)on Swannys .com that`s kept me busy . Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Willi Busy man and I'm sure jealous! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 I got all the glass on the Ar 196 . Glad thats over . The only tab that still shows alittle is the one on the rear windscreen .If I can get another set I might try fixing it again . I will be using the decals from the HPH kit and do 7R+BK from the 2./SAGr 125 Crete ,1941 the shield that comes with the kit is a double seahorse.There is one photo I found in the Kagero book #45 page 40 with the A/C in which the seahorse shield was used .Then there is a shield with an Albatros and lion on the same A/C in 1942 Athens ,Greece. I like that shield the best but there`s no decals for that scheme .If anyone knows away I can get that shield made it would be much appreciated. Thanks , Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Looking fantastic Willi! Your paintwork is nice and subdued, and subtly weathered. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necron99 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) I got all the glass on the Ar 196 . Glad thats over . The only tab that still shows alittle is the one on the rear windscreen .If I can get another set I might try fixing it again . Hi. Wow really nice. Got a question for you if you don't mind. How did you get rid of the tabs on the clear parts so well ? (you did a GREAT job !!) Never mind, I just went and read the thread thoroughly. Still I'm wondering, you just filled the notches where the tabs were supposed to go with superglue ? I assume you used gel CA ? How did you get it to stay/or be clear ? (mine almost always becomes a slight hazy look) You did that good of a job, hence my asking. I was thinking about cutting the tabs off or using pva glue or future to *glue* them in and sand. The Ar 196 is my next build and this is the one part that's got me stumped. Thanks Allan Edited August 15, 2012 by necron99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 (edited) Hi Alan , With the clear parts . Before you sand the tabs down it is better to cover all the parts with masking tape .That way you dont put more dlemishes on the clear areas . Then you very carefully sand the tabs down as far as you can and replace any tape that gets damaged. When you are satisfied with the way the clear parts look I would then use lots of water and a polishing stick. You may have to do it a few times ! Before you use the CA to fill the holes the parts have to be dipped in future . Then be careful with the CA . I did mess up one set already . I would order a set from Revell just to be on the safe side !Gluing the parts with future works but it is not too strong .HTH Willi Well I got some work done on the flaps and alerons by putting the lightining holes on the parts. Tonight I will add some rivet holes to the wings in some places since I didn not rivet the whole plane I`ll just do the hatchs and things . Thanks , Willi Edited August 15, 2012 by miamiangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Only just read through your build. Very very nice... I've got this kit with all the details, but love what you have done yourself. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I also have a WW1 project (contest)on Swannys .com that`s kept me busy . Willi Me too, until I glued the upper wing on crooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Kevin , Is your A/C the Roden Fokker DVII ? I just cant wait to get the wings on my Lloyd time will tell . WIlli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiangler Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Only just read through your build. Very very nice... I've got this kit with all the details, but love what you have done yourself. Keep up the good work! Thanks Jeroen, I t`s too late to fix mine but check the tail on the Revell. If you have the Topdrawings #14 you will see the Revell tail is a little short in the width. Willi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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