Arado Ar-196 by Ian B - PLASTIC - German seaplane

[Ian B]

I have just finished my Bismarck build which inspired me to build a bigger Arado 196 that was on her

Edited November 9 by Ian B

[Ian B]

This is just a truncated log showing high and low lights lol

 

The cockpit which taking tips and ideas from a chap named Mal who is building a superb quality model of this..

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Engine and bay

[Ian B]

Floats, a coat of silver then German RM02 green under coat. Once top coated ill weather parts down to expose the lower levels 

 

The only modified bits are a few extra holes drilled ready for later and an eyelet on the nose also for later. The wires at the back were for hanging during spraying 

Edited November 10 by Ian B

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Pre shading ready for top coat

[Ian B]

Floats finished..added tie down rings and steering for the rudder.. No way us ship builders would stick a rudder on something with out steering controls lol 😆 The finish for the whole aircraft is 'seen a lot of activity ' weathered look

Edited November 12 by Ian B

[Ian B]

Scratch built the hydrolic lines that go to the floats that operate the rudder and added more tie down rings 

 

Painted up..now to concentrate on the fuselage 

[Ian B]

Started on the flying surfaces , first re do the trim tabs, next i will do the same but larger on the rudder,elevator etc

 

a bit of filing,a lick of paint should look 👍 

 

 

Edited 22 hours ago by Ian B