Revell Ar-196A-3 1/32 Build - Part 1: Assembly

[@daneshivers2921]

I looked at this kit and it kind of intimidated me. A) it's Revell, B) lots of framing and strut work Apparently I was wrong so I will grab one. The plane itself has always grabbed my attention. Great work, John Thanks Dane

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Hi Dane - this was definitely one of their A-team kits and a very enjoyable build! Gotta look hard to find one these days. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelprocter1298]

Great build John.

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Thank you very Michael!

[@richardhughes8188]

Very cool video, thank you.

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@marloneliezermendezrojas4954]

Mister G is BACK

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Glad to be back!

[@timothywood4402]

Very Nice job..!

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Thanks Timothy - this was a great build for me. Lots of challenges but a pleasant outcome.

[@DNModels]

Nice!

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Thank you very much Mitko! I appreciate you watching!

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi John, that looks to be an absolutely awesome build, and for an older kif it looks great, I am looking forward to the painting episode, ax always mate, I hope you and your family are keeping safe and well, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Thanks very much Les - I think the kit is from 2010 and the design and engineering is top notch for Revell. I would compare it to their 1/32 P-51D kit in terms of fit and finish. Always good to hear from you!

[@MrWiking61]

verry good work,beautifull model .felicitations

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Thank you very much! It's a great model to build.

[@kostaspapadopoulos7577]

Beautiful plane. The Revell kit is a great platform to work on. I Highly recommend using the hphmodels resin canopy set though. The kit canopy is really ruiining the all project. Keep up the good work.

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Thanks very much Kostas - if I did it again I would use the HpH canopy for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@brettpeacock9116]

I second that motion. The clear resin canopy MAKES that kit. If you can find the PE set, that helps, too.

[@johnmarley6695]

Great subject matter, John, I’m very interested.

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Glad you like it. It’s a well-engineered kit and I’m enjoying it for the most part. Thanks for dropping in!

[@bradleywhit8159]

That's a cool bird. Haven't seen to many of those, but I think I want to find me that kit if its not to hard to find.. Cant wait to see this build.

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

I picked this kit up a couple of years ago at a show. I was surprised that they are now hard to find, but I'm sure they're lurking on some hobby shop shelves somewhere. Thanks for watching!

[@kipjackson6784]

John, I noted a bit of distracting thumping noises during this segment but your work looks very nice, especially the interior (so far).

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Thanks Kip - I'll have to re-watch it. Not quite sure what it could be. Was there a specific time reference?

[@kipjackson6784]

22:40 & 24:30, 25:07, 25:26 26:00 or so I noticed the bumping sound; it's as if the mic stand is being bumped or a table leg is uneven and is bumping the floor. The music interlude sounds good, though!

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Thanks for the lead - I'll sit down tomorrow and take a look. Once I watch it I'll let you know.

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

Kip - after reviewing the video I think that sound is my chair on the floor mat. My mic is plugged into the camera and is attached just to the camera body. I recently tightened the bolts on the chair - perhaps something has shifted?

[@firefox3187]

Nice progress,, what thinner did you use for the RC paint for it to chip?

[@MisterGsWorkbench]

I used Mr Leveling Thinner for the Real Colors paints. I find that it works on most brands of paint. Thanks for watching!