Arado Ar234b- finished!

[BloorwestSiR]

The Arado has a floating main IP (for want of a better description) that's mounted on tubes in front of the pilot. With all the glass, the wires for the instruments are readily visible. The kit has you mount the IP to the upper canopy section and then the canopy to the fuselage.

 

 

 

This would make for quite the challenge to do the wiring in my opinion.

Edited May 3, 2016 by BloorwestSiR

[dutik]

Nice build so far. Following with interest!

 

Regards

- dutik

[BloorwestSiR]

After looking at the images in the Kagero books, I figured I could mount the IP to the lower canopy instead.

 

Fly users a section of PE for the IP frame. I decided to replace it with some 0.5mm plastic rod.

 

 

 

With a coat of RLM 66 on:

 

 

At the same time, I painted the side panels I previously made.

 

 

The lower section was then installed onto the fuselage.

 

[BloorwestSiR]

A small update. I started applying the instrument decals. I used a punch to trim them out. I then put a drop of Tamiya clear gloss in the dial face and then applied the decal. They weren't pretty to say the least.

 

 

I then applied a drop of UV clear gel to each one and they're much better.

 

 

 

I then inserted and attached both side consoles.

 

 

Next up will be the lower canopy and then the IP.

 

Carl

[Shaka HI]

UV Clear Gel? What's this? Made a world of difference, but do they keep their "shape"?

[LSP_Kevin]

That looks great, Carl! Can you tell me more about that UV clear gel?

 

Kev

[BloorwestSiR]

UV Clear Gel? What's this? Made a world of difference, but do they keep their "shape"?

  

That looks great, Carl! Can you tell me more about that UV clear gel?

 

Kev

The UV Gel is made by Gaianotes. It comes in a small bottle with a UV light pen. I put a drop of it on a palette and then apply it with a toothpick. After I've filled all the instrument faces, I shine the pen on them for 30 seconds and it's set. It keeps whatever shape it had when you put it on. So if you put a bit on, and just fill to the edge, you'll get a flat face. Add a bit more at that point and it'll give you that curved face. It's fairly thick so won't run. It was originally made for doing eyes on dolls and figures.

 

Hobby Search and HLJ both carry it.

[LSP_Kevin]

  

The UV Gel is made by Gaianotes. It comes in a small bottle with a UV light pen. I put a drop of it on a palette and then apply it with a toothpick. After I've filled all the instrument faces, I shine the pen on them for 30 seconds and it's set. It keeps whatever shape it had when you put it on. So if you put a bit on, and just fill to the edge, you'll get a flat face. Add a bit more at that point and it'll give you that curved face. It's fairly thick so won't run. It was originally made for doing eyes on dolls and figures.

 

Hobby Search and HLJ both carry it.

 

Thanks, Carl!

 

Kev

[dennismcc]

Impressive stuff, really makes a difference

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[dmthamade]

  

The UV Gel is made by Gaianotes. It comes in a small bottle with a UV light pen. I put a drop of it on a palette and then apply it with a toothpick. After I've filled all the instrument faces, I shine the pen on them for 30 seconds and it's set. It keeps whatever shape it had when you put it on. So if you put a bit on, and just fill to the edge, you'll get a flat face. Add a bit more at that point and it'll give you that curved face. It's fairly thick so won't run. It was originally made for doing eyes on dolls and figures.

 

Hobby Search and HLJ both carry it.

 

 

That sounds like a Bondic pen, works the same way. I picked one up from Home Depot, has its uses in the hobby. Good idea, i usually used Future, but it takes many many many applications to get the right look.

 

Don

[Uncarina]

Carl,

 

I'm just getting caught up. You are doing a fantastic job!

 

Cheers, Tom

[LSP_Kevin]

I've just ordered some of the Gaianotes UV Gel from Hobby Search (I couldn't find a mention of it on the HLJ site). A bit pricey when you factor in shipping, but it was out-of-stock at most other places. Plus, if it works as well for me as it clearly does for you, Carl, it'll be worth it!

 

Kev

[dmthamade]

Well, i had to give the Bondic UV glue a try, and it does work well. Does add a lot of clarity to the gauges. I bought a kit from Home Depot for $20.00, seen them at Canadian tire and Wallyworld, includes the light and 4gm of glue.

[BloorwestSiR]

Carl,

I'm just getting caught up. You are doing a fantastic job!

Cheers, Tom

Thanks Tom. I haven't had much time over the weekend but hopefully I'll make some progress during the week.

[BloorwestSiR]

I've just ordered some of the Gaianotes UV Gel from Hobby Search (I couldn't find a mention of it on the HLJ site). A bit pricey when you factor in shipping, but it was out-of-stock at most other places. Plus, if it works as well for me as it clearly does for you, Carl, it'll be worth it!

 

Kev

Here's what you get Kev:

 

 

 

And here are the instructions:

 

 

Sorry about the glare. One thing to point out. On my set, the batteries in the pen were dead so I carefully took it apart and replaced them. Also, you don't need a lot of the gel so I would only dispense a small drop at a time.

 

Well, i had to give the Bondic UV glue a try, and it does work well. Does add a lot of clarity to the gauges. I bought a kit from Home Depot for $20.00, seen them at Canadian tire and Wallyworld, includes the light and 4gm of glue.

I'll have to take a look at the Bondic pen. I wonder if it would work for gluing canopies?

 

Crappy Tire is just around the corner from me so I'll have to keep an eye out for it.

 

Carl