Recently a member of this site asked about the Hobbycraft Ar 234C. I decided to review the venerable model. It has fair detail and fit.
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Arado 234CPosted: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - 03:38 PM UTC
Jessie_C
British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 07:39 AM UTC
...although I don’t know for certain, I surmise that Hobbycraft kitted a two-burner Arado...
I can confirm that, having built it way back in 1993.
I can confirm that, having built it way back in 1993.
Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 04:39 PM UTC
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I can confirm that, having built it way back in 1993.
Hi Jesse,
Thanks for the update. Do you have any pix of it?
Jessie_C
British Columbia, Canada
Joined: September 03, 2009
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 05:13 PM UTC
No, it's long departed to the Great Parts Box in the Sky. It didn't survive a move around 10 years ago. I used the Squardon vac canopy and the ancient (and crude) True Details photo-etch set on it. Sadly I had no choice but to use the kit decals which were by far the weakest part of Hobbycraft kits in those days.
I don't recall having any drama around the assembly.
I don't recall having any drama around the assembly.
Snorri23
Ontario, Canada
Joined: March 25, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 05:28 PM UTC
I have built both, monogram/has and the Hobbycraft. When placing both of them side by side and comparing them. The Hobbycraft is smaller dimensionally. I think that it is actually 1/50 scale. A bit more square as well. The wheels are way too big. It is fairly easy to build and using the Aeroclub update helps it along with cockpit and some exterior stuff. The RATO units are a poor copy. If these perceived deficiencies do not hinder you build it.
NPLemche
Sweden
Joined: March 29, 2012
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Joined: March 29, 2012
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Posted: Friday, June 08, 2012 - 01:31 AM UTC
Modelfan revieved it maybe 25 years ago, and had absolutely nothing good to say about it. Maybe something for GastonMartin Here is really something to comment on.
NPL
NPL