1/48 Hasegawa Arado 234 "Blitz"-After 3 Years...Completed

[LSP_K2]

Looks real nice, Joe. I'll look forward to seeing more.

[Rick Griewski]

On March 26, 2019 at 3:57 AM, Gazzas said:

Joe,

    Nice choice!  Might I suggest Candy Apple Red with wide black racing stripes finely outlined in white?  Nothing to extravagant, mind you.

 

I will watch fer sure!

 

Gaz

Nice and may I suggest a matching camel color theme cockpit.  And remember to accessorize 

[mustang1989]

Thanks fellas. Camel color theme...........

 

The seat and seat belts have taken me longer than I have wanted but I've got it to a point that I think I can show some progress now. I have to pick out some aluminum details on the seat belts with a toothpick but here's a pick just to show some progress anyways. I still have the armrests to go on this bad boy so I aint finished with the construction of the seat yet.

[mustang1989]

Pilots seat is done and installed. I'll be working on the back wall where the battery and other details are and working my way forward after I take care of the nose gear bay on the bottom side of this whole assembly. Here's the progress as of this morning though: ( The seat belts are actually dirtier than they look in the picture-here they look practically brand new....wow)

[mustang1989]

Ok gang I've got some pics I think are worth sharing so you guys know I'm still building an aircraft. lol . I decided to do before and after photos because just looking at it the cockpit at first doesn't really look like I've mad a lot of progress. There are a few items more however and yes....................it's been tedious. This is where I left off: and this is where I'm at now:

[LSP_K2]

Looks great. You're aware that Fly also does the Arado in 1:32 scale?

[mustang1989]

On 4/8/2019 at 5:21 PM, LSP_K2 said:

Looks great. You're aware that Fly also does the Arado in 1:32 scale?

 

Thanks Kevin. Yes sirree I know about that kit. I think that there's another one available too but the manufacturer escapes me  at the moment. There's no way I could build something like that because of my lack of display cases that big. lol! 

[mustang1989]

I managed to finish the cockpit tub and am now working on the side panels. After that I'll be working on the glass enclosure, which is a real PIA on this kit. Any ways, here's the completed tub:

[LSP_Kevin]

That cockpit looks awesome!

 

Kev

[Kahunaminor]

Really nice work on the office.

 

Regards,

[LSP_K2]

Looks great, Joe, keep 'em coming.

[mustang1989]

Thanks fellas! Work has been extremely tumultuous and busy these days so it's been hard to get to the bench much less post progress. Will be posting some more on this build.

[Wurzacher]

On 11. April 2019 at 10:38 PM, mustang1989 said:

 

Thanks Kevin. Yes sirree I know about that kit. I think that there's another one available too but the manufacturer escapes me  at the moment. There's no way I could build something like that because of my lack of display cases that big. lol! 

 

Joe, the only other one I know would be MDC's Ar 234. A full resin kit, designed by artist Radu Brinzan. Having seen both kits I tend to say Radu's is the better one, imho. I have got my hands on it, so, if you would be interested in details, you know where to find me! 

[Gazzas]

Joe,

     That cockpit looks awesome!  Love all of the work you've put in!

 

Gaz

[mustang1989]

Thanks fellas! I appreciate the very kind words.

 

Thomas: I really appreciate the offer for the kit but I'd have no where to display such a big model. Thanks buddy.