Hasegawa Arado 234 B-2 Blitz Bomber 1/48

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Jamone2

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Posted 1423610715	Reply with quote #1

Hello Friends, This is my entry in the GB. I am not sure yet which markings i will do or put it in a Diorama. any Suggestions are very welcome. Although it was designed as a Bomber, and had some 'bombing runs', the plane was more successful as a Reconnaissance plane. i have a couple of ideas in my head about displaying it but dont know which direction i go yet. I ordered some aftermarket decals and will see. This will be fun. __________________ Regards Thomas On the Bench: P-47 "Dottie Mae" GB 1/32 or larger Revell 1/48 Boeing Stearman on hold Hobby Boss F-84f (Honoring my Dad) on hold
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SimonD

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Posted 1423716995	Reply with quote #2

A jet bomber? Never heard of it (that's because I'm no authority)! lol Welcome anyway Thomas, it certainly is an interesting looking one! __________________ Cheers, Simon. On the bench: Tamiya 1:32 F-4J Phantom "Marines" Tamiya 1:32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe
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Kintoo

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Posted 1423731135	Reply with quote #3

These were interesting planes. Like the me-262 or he - 163, once in the air, they were just about impossible to catch. The allies started stalking the airfields these were operating out of, hoping to bounce them during takeoff and landing. That is the reason behind that square part coming out of the top of the cockpit. It is a periscope so that the pilot could see behind them on take off/landing and try to avoid the marauding fighters. This periscope became standard on the B and later. Fun aircraft, can't wait to see the build! Seth __________________ -Seth
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Brundledonk

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Posted 1423737968	Reply with quote #4

Very cool plane Thomas, hard to belive that the design is over 70 years old, it must be quite a large model in 1/48 too Pete
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Jamone2

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Posted 1423746273	Reply with quote #5

Actually, it is not that big. I thought that too, but when the Kit came in i was surprised. The wingspan on the actual plane is only 14.4 meters. I should have gotten the 1/32 version. I hopefully start with the cockpit today. After a first look it looks like there a myriads of parts and wires to be attached, and with the greenhouse everything will be visible. Wish me luck, that is a real challenge for me. __________________ Regards Thomas On the Bench: P-47 "Dottie Mae" GB 1/32 or larger Revell 1/48 Boeing Stearman on hold Hobby Boss F-84f (Honoring my Dad) on hold
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hobbyhubby51

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Posted 1423774919	Reply with quote #6

This is going to be great!! __________________ Neil USA On The Bench:
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Jamone2

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Posted 1423776137	Reply with quote #7

I hope so. i started polishing the canopy today. this weekend i will tackle the canopy, which i am afraid of because it is all visible. Resin and small detailling is not exactly the greatest of my skills. Anyway, i see 17 entries for the GB so far, Bobby will have the biggest headache to choose. LOL __________________ Regards Thomas On the Bench: P-47 "Dottie Mae" GB 1/32 or larger Revell 1/48 Boeing Stearman on hold Hobby Boss F-84f (Honoring my Dad) on hold
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hobbyhubby51

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Posted 1423776214	Reply with quote #8

You get it!!..Yea Bobby's going to have his hands full yet again!! __________________ Neil USA On The Bench:
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nigel56

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Posted 1424023253	Reply with quote #9

Thomas, sorry not the plane I was thinking of when I had done 1/200 versions for the Bismarck on my link. This looks to be a great kit and I eagerly wait to see how it develops. :thumb :
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Jamone2

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Posted 1424024346	Reply with quote #10

I am about to be ready to stat this Kit next week. After looking at the resin cockpit i just thought, what did i get myself into. This is a the first time i use resin and it looks challenging. First thing i got was magnifying glasses with a light. Anyway pictures coming up as soon as i start. __________________ Regards Thomas On the Bench: P-47 "Dottie Mae" GB 1/32 or larger Revell 1/48 Boeing Stearman on hold Hobby Boss F-84f (Honoring my Dad) on hold
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Jamone2

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Posted 1424621900 · Edited	Reply with quote #11

I had some time this weekend and started with the cockpit. First, get rid of the seamline on the frontglass. __________________ Regards Thomas On the Bench: P-47 "Dottie Mae" GB 1/32 or larger Revell 1/48 Boeing Stearman on hold Hobby Boss F-84f (Honoring my Dad) on hold
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Jamone2

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Posted 1424623299	Reply with quote #12

Next i gave all resin parts a wash to get rid of the residue. Cutting them of the sprue was a big challenge. i used the Tamiya peacutter, Rb prod. minisaw and my xacto knife. I also slipped by trying to cut of the bombside and cut straight through 2 of my fingers. I decided to give them a black priming and than go over with a 50/50 mix of dark gull grey to catch the shadows in the corner. let me know what you guys think. I used vallejo Black for priming and AK-2058 as Basecoat. i also sprayed the PE parts. For the instruments i painted the flipside of the foil white with vallejo. For the Instrument rims, i used a Gundam panel line marker, because i dont have a brush that small. the yellow rims where done by dipping a cocktailstick into the pot, wipe it of a little and stick it in the instrument cut out. It took almost an hour. The parts are very tiny. The first finished part is the Flare pistol. i had to take the picture through the magnifying glass. Hope you enjoy, Please leave any comments and critics. I will appreciate it. Also tips. __________________ Regards Thomas On the Bench: P-47 "Dottie Mae" GB 1/32 or larger Revell 1/48 Boeing Stearman on hold Hobby Boss F-84f (Honoring my Dad) on hold
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Pepper-Mint

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Posted 1424624481	Reply with quote #13

Looking great ! Nice resin and PE set. Take care
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SimonD

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Posted 1424642739	Reply with quote #14

Fantastic work Thomas, nice detail with the resin and the acetate gauges came up a treat with the white. That flare pistol is tiny! lol __________________ Cheers, Simon. On the bench: Tamiya 1:32 F-4J Phantom "Marines" Tamiya 1:32 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe
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hobbyhubby51

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Posted 1424652405	Reply with quote #15

Nice work Thomas!! hope you have some fingers left by the time you get this thing finished lol __________________ Neil USA On The Bench:
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