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AZ Models have released images of the masters for the forthcoming release of the Arado AR-96B / Avia C-2. But first for my benefit as much as anything a short look at this aircraft as I know little about it, being a jet junky:

Designed by Walter Blume as the result of a 1936 Reich Air Ministry tender, the prototype, powered by a (240hp) Argus As 10c engine, first flew in 1938. In 1939, an initial batch of Ar 96A aircraft was produced. This was followed by the major production series, the more powerful Ar 96B, fitted with the Argus As 410 engine. The Ar 96 was used for advanced, night and instrument flying training.
Shadow production was undertaken by Letov and the Avia factory in occupied Czechoslovakia, where manufacturing continued for some years after the war, being designated C-2. A wooden version known as the Ar 396 was built in France and was designated SIPA SS.11. Further developments were the SIPA 111 (armed version), and SIPA S-12, a metal version. 58 Machines were produced until 1958. The S.11 was operated with some success in Algeria carrying machine guns, rockets and light bombs.
Source Wikipedia.

The kit will be released as two separate kits, with maybe a possibility of the Ar 396 being released if it's not to radical a change from the basic shape of Ar-96 / C-2.

No release date or price as yet, but I will keep you informed if there is any more news.


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