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Alec K (Pardubak)
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Avia C.2B1

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26 August 2017, 21:32
Łukasz Gliński
How come I missed this one? 🙂
27 August 2017, 06:37
Alec K
Thanks for looking Lukasz. Lots of great projects on Scalemates lately😉 Looks like you have a bunch on the bench yourself 👍
27 August 2017, 12:26
Christian Bruer
A nice start, I will take a seat to follow.
27 August 2017, 13:11
Łukasz Gliński
Indeed Alec, indeed... 🙂 Trying to get rid of SR.53 currently 🙂 But somehow I'm unable to have less than 5 open projects😉
27 August 2017, 17:21
Lost_Erik
Wonderful interior build and presentation. That engine piece, A18, was a surprise to see.
28 August 2017, 01:54
Alec K
Welcome aboard Christian 👍

@Lukasz: don't know how you manage it 🙂

@Lost_Erik: I think there will be some more surprises with this build 😄
28 August 2017, 03:03
Łukasz Gliński
Nothing difficult Alec, kind of addiction, you know😉 It happens when you can't decide😉
28 August 2017, 12:16
Alec K
I know what you mean 👍😉
28 August 2017, 12:31
Bart Goesaert
looks good so far. what is the bulge at the exterior of the cockpit?
28 August 2017, 15:54
Alec K
Thanks Bart. I believe the bulge under the cockpit on the starboard side is an optional gun camera for the gun-equipped variants.
29 August 2017, 00:13
David Andrs
I have this in my stash, but in 1:48. Have not decided if I am going to do the Czech or Hungarian version. Nice to see something different 👍
9 September 2017, 14:09
Alec K
Thanks Dave. The Hungarian version has an interesting open rear cockpit, so that would for sure be something different. I added few more pics, getting this project wrapped up.
13 September 2017, 19:00
David Andrs
Why did you preshade? I thought for NMF one starts with gloss black first then the metalics.
14 September 2017, 12:17
Łukasz Gliński
Nice progress Alec
14 September 2017, 15:29
Alec K
@Dave: Agreed, that is the accepted practice. My issue with black undercoat is that it darkens the silver, which IMHO is opposite to what I am trying to do, i.e. keep the silver light on account of the scale effect (that said, white primer may be a better choice to achieve that end). In addition, I wanted to highlight the panel lines, not possible with black base.
15 September 2017, 11:19
Alec K
Thanks Lukasz 🙂
15 September 2017, 11:20
Christian Bruer
Nice and convincing progress Alec 👍
15 September 2017, 17:55
David Andrs
Alec K: Got ya, I am curious about the end result.
16 September 2017, 06:05
Alec K
Thanks Christian.

Dave: It's almost done. The landing gear attachment needs some TLC but otherwise it's getting there.
16 September 2017, 12:09
Alec K
Finally completed - hope you enjoy.
28 September 2017, 02:23
Bart Goesaert
That's a nice one, thrown up mud is a nice detail. Did the black preshade work as planned?
28 September 2017, 04:10
Lost_Erik
Gorgeous. That silver and weathering is a fine finish, Alec.
28 September 2017, 04:32
Łukasz Gliński
Great finish, last pic is a killer! I like the weathering, not too strong. Yeah, and that emblem (my favourite in CSAF)! 👍
It's from Pardubice, isn't it? 🙂
28 September 2017, 06:03
Wim van der Luijt
Very convincing finish...
28 September 2017, 07:09
Stephan Ryll
Looking very nice 👍
28 September 2017, 16:31
Christian Bruer
Excellent work Alec 👍
28 September 2017, 19:17
Alec K
Thanks very much mates, I appreciate the kind words. I am happy with the result 👍

Hi Bart - the preshading worked well IMHO. It's a subtle effect, but it adds dept to the finish, and some "aging", which was my goal.

Lukasz - I am glad you like my digital imaging dabble (I have fun doing those). The emblem is actually that of Ostrava, where the unit flying these C-2s was based (I think it still is). Pardubice has a half-horse in its coat of arms (I guess Czechs had some horse fetish way back... 😄)
29 September 2017, 01:40
Łukasz Gliński
Interesting. I always thought (since I saw the KP MiG-15 & UTI for the 1st time) that this was Pardubice unit emblem (btw. such a restored MiG-15 stands now at Hradec Kralowe airfield). Anyway thanks a lot for the explanation.
PS. I guess all the east-Yuropean nations got this fetish at some point in time😉
29 September 2017, 06:08
Alexander Grivonev
The way you managed to put a photo of your model (pic39) over the original picture (1) is simply brilliant, almost 1:1!
30 September 2017, 10:54
Alec K
You are welcome Lukasz 👍

@Alexander: glad you like it mate 🙂
30 September 2017, 15:19
Tom
Its a beautiful model, Alec!!
30 September 2017, 15:25
Ekki
Excellent work!
30 September 2017, 16:38
David Andrs
Looks like your plan worked 👍
30 September 2017, 20:21
Danumurthi Mahendra
your work is always great pleasure to the eyes. beautiful photography too
30 September 2017, 20:58
Alec K
Thanks very much mates, your kind comments are much appreciated 👍
30 September 2017, 21:04
Hister Farjas
looks very good
16 December 2017, 19:22
Bernhard Schrock
Very seldom type and clean build! Thx for sharing.
16 December 2017, 19:37
Jens
Excellent 👍 👍 👍
16 December 2017, 20:01
bughunter
Alec, I like it 👍
16 December 2017, 22:36
Gordon Sørensen
Great looking build, Alec! The finish is fantastic!
17 December 2017, 12:17
Alec K
Thank mates for kind words and encouragement.
17 December 2017, 13:08

Album info

I decided to tackle this project mainly to try out all-metal finish using All Clad lacquers. Special Hobby released the Arado Ar-96, of which C.2 is its Czech post-WWII reincarnation, in several versions. I am planning this as an OOB build: closed canopy, no additions, just a decal option from Mark I. decal set that comes with their Arado Ar-96 title.

This turned out to be a pleasurable build. Few surprises, keeping in mind that this is a short-run kit, and some experience is handy during construction. I discuss any specifics in the accompanying pictures.

39 images
1:72
Completed
1:72 Avia C.2 (Special Hobby SH72310)1:72 Arado Ar-96 Colours and markings with decals (Mark I MKD72002)1:72 Arado Ar 96 Mask (Montex SM72241)
Avia C-2B-1
CSK Československé vojenské letectvo (Czechoslovak Air Force 1940-1993)
1 Sqn., Air Reg. 30 Black LX-8
1949 - Trencianske Biskupice Airfield SK
Light aluminum finish overall
 

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