First off, once again, wonderful work, and another example of why We follow these builds. You are absolutely amazing. Not just in your builds themselves, but in your presentation, and in the very obvious time, effort, and love you put into what you are doing.
I was wondering if I might have permission to print this out so that I might frame it and hang it on the wall of my war room/modeling room?
[#ditto]
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Chuck once again you have produced another great installment. Even the small ones are enjoyable.
I love your artwork, and if you had a book of the stuff, id buy one for sure.
This weeks pic is a favourite of mine. It shows a 410 doing a pass on a B-24 from the 388th BG. I think they can count thier lucky stars that the 410 missed with that cannon!!!
…Guy
Man, you are truly inspirational. Thanks for sharing.
Jim
Thanks, everybody! I’ll answer all questions in due time- but go right ahead, Irish!
It was my sweet little wife’s birthday yesterday- we had a nice dinner out and walked the dogs at the beach. I got to model some, too- she’s very supportive of my weird hobbies. She even brought me a nice, cold one while I was writing up this post- cheers!
Another stunning instalment Chuckster. Out of interest, what do you use to polish the scratches out of the engine nacelle. It looks very smooooooth.
When i built mine i looked at the wheel well inserts. I was put off by the fact that theres no pics of them open. You will get away with it perfectly as your opening up the engine. The doors were hydraulically actuated and if the plane was stood for a length of time, i.e engine work, they would drop down. They do look gorgeous.
This weeks pic might give you some inspiration for access equiptment and wheel chocks,
…Guy
Chuk,
Here you go again, another awesome build string. I have to say, I look forward to your updates for two reasons now, first, to witness another great build and pickup some tips and techniques, and second, to see more of your great characters, they’re awesome.
I want to also ask what you use for your photos? I can’t seem to get good, clear close shots like yours. I use the macro setting but my camera might be a little lacking.
Thanks for posting.
Steve
Chuk has gone BIG TIME! I see he now has sponsors and is subtely inserting them into his work! Good to see Trader Joe’s supporting Chuk’s endevours! [:D] I can see the commercials now
Chuk: “The other Day Lil’ Chuk and Pfennig were having a disagreement about which brand mozarella cheese is best, and Lil’ Chuk agrees only Trader Joe’s all natural brand Ovoline Mozarella made with whole milk will do…mmmm mmmmm just taste that freshness!”
Brian
I love Trader Joe’s! Seriously though that is some nice work there Chuk. Everytime I read another one of your updates it makes me want to learn how to use Photoshop so bad.
Soulcrusher[oX)]
MORE!!!MORE!!!MORE!!! She’s looking great!!! And the Me-410 aint bad either!!
Gee, chukw didn’t even leave any cheese for us?![%-)][(-D]
Seriously, gluing the fuselage together is always a big step forward! That’s the moment when a model plane starts to look like a plane and not just a pile of parts.
I’d be a bit concerned about the Q-tip leaving fibers behind, though (although they’re great for cleaning the ears[:D]). But my ex-roommate in California gave me a large box of cheapo cotton swabs (not the true Q-tips name brand) that aren’t that great for cleaning the ear but are perfect for the workbench. They don’t leave as many fibers as the real Q-tips and even the rather flimsy plastic stick comes in handy when you cut off one end of the swab.
Looking fantastic Chuck [tup] I like how you worked in the gear bays - nicely done.
Great techniques on how to get the rsin inserts in without much fuss. Thanks for th update. You are at the stage that I love in building, when the kit first starts to look like an airplane!
Matt
Many thanks, guys!
Guy, you know me by now! If you can open it up and add a bunch crap you know I’ll do it! Let’s just say the wells are open for inspection. Great pic- keep 'em comin!
Thanks, Kielers- I use a CanonPower Shot SD1800 IS with macro, digital zoom- and the key element- steadicam function. I take these shots under my Ott Lite single handed, no tripod.
NH, they gave me one of those loud shirts, too!
Soulcrusher, P-Shop just takes practice- but a good IT dept doesn’t hurt either… ;D
Scorpr2- glad you noticed the plane!
Jim, I’ll look for those brand X swabs- these things do leave a lot of fuzz. I don’t use 'em for cleaning up wash anymore, but at this stage they’re still okay, I guess. Thanks!
More to come, Drew- stay tuned!
Thanks, Matt- I feel like I’ve gotten over the hump.
Not too much time at the bench this week- lots going on! I’ll let Fritzi get you caught up on our progress- I’m off and running!
The perfect end to the day- a chukw update.
Very nice, sir. Very nice indeed.
The best part, I think, is that most of the things you do aren’t really that complicated. It just involves an amazingly anal attention to detail, no matter where it is. I’ve seen scratches that you’ve spent and entire update filling (okay, a bit of an exagguration) that I would’ve probably just hidden under a coat of primer. Bravo, sir (if it hasn’t been said before).
Progress is going well.
I’m about to work on the flight surfaces of one of my aircraft so the timing couldn’t be better.
Eric…
chukw
I have seen some detailed work in the past but this takes it to a higher level!! Your work is simply outstanding …[#toast]
Great stuff as usuall Chuck. This weeks piccy is tail related, seeing as thats what your attacking this week,
I see it looks like Fritzi has a wound badge on her tunic? Show us her scars, would ya? [}:)]
…Guy
Breathtaking work Chuk! BTW, could you PM me Fritzi’s phone number? I, um, have a question for her. [}:)] LOL…
Seriously, I look forward to your update every week. [bow]
I bet it was for a broken heart…