1:32 Revell Arado Ar196 A-3

[Tomek]

You are an airbrush artist, Ralph. Big time!!!

Amazing work.... I'm speechless...

[ww2wings]

Very impressive technique! Thanks for sharing!

[DougN]

Most impressive as usual Ralph. I wish you would make a video, as it would be really useful to watch!

 

Doug

[eagledocf15]

Very impressive work! You are a true master!

[Ralph Riese]

Slow progress, but getting some colour onto the floats. Used a combination of 0.7mm and 1.0mm AIZU masking tape between the layers of green.

 

 

 

 

 

Removing the tape shows the cartoon-like result. The bars on the lighter green camo colour have been mottled with an even lighter shade to feather the hard edges.

 

A bit loud up close...

 

... more acceptable as you move away.

 

 

Thanks for looking. Cheers, Ralph.

[Bill Cross]

Amazing masking!

[Loic]

It certainly catches the eyes !

[ww2wings]

Great looking paint! The frame effect just looks outstanding!

[Guest]

I think it came out top shelf ! Good work.....Harv

[Wolf Buddee]

As always, inspirational work Ralph! The use of contrasting colours and then blending of those colours really makes a huge difference in the final appearance. It does look like you have a step or two to replace on the forward struts. Delicate little buggers I'm sure. Lookin' forward to seein' her all done.

 

Cheers,

Wolf

[Ralph Riese]

Thanks for your comments Gents - appreciate the interest. Here' a bit more. Kit stencil decals, some water-based Flory Models weathering washes - a 50:50 mix of Mud Brown and Dark Dirt on the blue, and straight Mud Brown on the greens - and some Testors Dullcote.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Ralph Riese]

 

 

Kit decals went on fine.

 

Leftover 48th scale "650mm" AeroMaster decasl fro the rudder.

 

 

 

 

[Ralph Riese]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking. Cheers, Ralph.

[LSP_K2]

My jaw just hit the desk.

[Daywalker]

Damn Ralph, you always seem to outdo yourself with each build. Incredible work here!