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Well Done! Restarted 2/22/15

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Friday, September 30, 2011 10:04 AM

Thanks so much guys- cheers!   I'm really looking forward to painting this up- I only have to fake up a mount for the sidecar to the frame.  The set was probably designed for the Tamiya kit and doesn't quite fit- a bit skinny.  I also don't want to rebuild the leaf spring suspension (lazy-@ssed me), and will just cheat t6o location to lower the 'car.  I will bulge the tires, too- no rest for the wicked!

 

Again, cheers!

chuk

 

PS- Andi is growing like there's no tomorrow, and is the sweetest little bulldog in the whole, wide world.  <3

  • Member since
    August 2007
  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Monday, October 3, 2011 10:38 PM

 PS- Andi is growing like there's no tomorrow, and is the sweetest little bulldog in the whole, wide world.  <3

Chuck:

 eat,sleep,play,slobber- life IS good-- also  I'll bet, Adni is having fun too SEE YA

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Sunday, February 22, 2015 9:09 PM

After a bit of a break, I'm back at this build.  Wendy has gotten a bit of an upgrade since last we met!



















  • Member since
    May 2009
  • From: Poland
Posted by Pawel on Monday, February 23, 2015 3:25 PM

Well, Chuck - good to see you back on this one - gives me hope for my projects on hold! A very nice lookin' job here, too - congratulations! Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

www.vietnam.net.pl

  • Member since
    February 2014
  • From: N. MS
Posted by CN Spots on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 3:41 PM

Great build aside, I love seeing how your graphic deign work has evolved in the past years.  Very cool stuff!

  • Member since
    February 2003
Posted by Jim Barton on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 2:43 PM

I'd kinda forgotten you were building this diorama. Decided to give Pfennig a little break?Big Smile

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

  • Member since
    August 2007
  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 3:55 PM

 Ya HOO!       YEA   

Chucks back to this one!   Lookin'  forward to how this one progresses now.

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Thursday, March 5, 2015 10:07 AM

Thanks, guys!   It feels great to get back to this- the bike is pretty much done, and so is the Kubel.  I've finally landed some freelance work, so once that's done I'll make another update- cheers!

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Sunday, March 22, 2015 9:18 PM

With my freelance business ramping up I've had less time for modeling- but it's business before pleasure!   Here's a small but significant update- the Kubel is finally done!

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www.chukw.com/.../Wendy_002.jpg

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Sunday, March 22, 2015 9:19 PM

With my freelance business ramping up I've had less time for modeling- but it's business before pleasure!   Here's a small but significant update- the Kubel is finally done!















  • Member since
    August 2007
  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Monday, March 23, 2015 1:52 AM

Vun-da-bar!  mine Sonderführer of Styrene.

 

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Saturday, March 28, 2015 9:41 PM

WOW!!  Fine work sir. Very fine work indeed!  :D

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: Colorado
Posted by psstoff995 on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 12:06 AM

Wow!! I remember this one, I've been off the forums since 2012 so glad to see you restart this just in time for my return!! I'm looking forward to once again following the comic adventures of Pfennig and friends

-Chris

US Army Infantryman

cml
  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: Brisbane, Australia
Posted by cml on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 1:56 AM

Aaaaah, i remember this one!!! Chuckw - it's awesome to see this one back on the bench.  I've wondered what happened to this dio.

On a side note, i can't believe how long it's been since the last update - doesn't feel like 3.5 years to me...

Chris

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 9:58 PM

Thanks, guys!  I've collected the work I've been doing on the base itself into this post- enjoy!

























  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W
Posted by scottrc on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 11:18 AM

Chuck,

I am just loving how your combining your talent as an artist with your model building.  Its been fun seeing you develop Wendy over the years with the different animation medias.

  • Member since
    March 2015
Posted by qlabs on Monday, May 25, 2015 8:21 AM

Absolutely stunning build!

  • Member since
    February 2003
Posted by Jim Barton on Friday, May 29, 2015 2:17 PM

Welcome to the club of green/brown color blindness, Chuck!Big Smile Seriously, coming along real nicely!

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

  • Member since
    April 2013
Posted by KnightTemplar5150 on Friday, May 29, 2015 5:46 PM
At this point, I think that I have re-read this thread four or five times since first having a peek this morning. There's a lot of great information and an incredible amount of detail to take in here! Fantastic work, Chuck - truly outstanding for many reasons!
  • Member since
    August 2007
  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Sunday, May 31, 2015 5:34 PM

KnightTemplar5150
At this point, I think that I have re-read this thread four or five times since first having a peek this morning. There's a lot of great information and an incredible amount of detail to take in here! Fantastic work, Chuck - truly outstanding for many reasons!

Yeah, we all are sad when one of Chuck's magnificent projects comes just too quickly to a close.

Of course there is always this exception  

In the mean time, before the next update,  I have kept myself very busy 

MODEL ON! Chuck,..........but only when you canYes 

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Saturday, June 6, 2015 2:22 PM

Thanks, gents- you're all too, too kind!  It's been a tough several weeks, but I think I'm getting back in the groove.  Today I'll finish the first and more complicated figure.  I've never tried the Calvin Tan/ Man Jin Kim school of painting with Vallejo, and it's been really fun.  I'll post pics soon- and in the meantime, something for today:



71 years ago on this day.....
  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Saturday, June 13, 2015 8:21 PM

Well, here it is- after years of languishing on the Shelf O' Doom, the Well Diorama is complete at last.  Here I sit, a well-earned martini in hand, surveying my efforts- take a look, I hope you'll enjoy it.  :)



































  • Member since
    February 2014
  • From: Michigan
Posted by silentbob33 on Sunday, June 14, 2015 10:23 AM

Chuck,

Although you started this before I joined the forums, I'm glad to see it finished. In a word, your work is amazing. I just spent some time looking at some of your other builds and they are awe-inspiring.  And your drawings of the girls make your posts even nicer

On my bench: Academy 1/35 UH-60L Black Hawk

  • Member since
    May 2013
  • From: Indiana, USA
Posted by Greg on Sunday, June 14, 2015 12:33 PM

Incredible work. I'm pretty much speechless. Bow Down

  • Member since
    December 2003
  • From: Colorado
Posted by psstoff995 on Sunday, June 14, 2015 1:30 PM

Really came together, love the magazine and your hand painted black and white photos! Very well done

-Chris

US Army Infantryman

  • Member since
    August 2007
  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 12:40 AM
Chuck Another tour de force. A very large and heartfelt Thank You for showing how persistence and perspicacity will in the end pay off OR WOW! great job! Which ever you prefer

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

  • Member since
    June 2015
Posted by Axeman on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 11:15 AM

Wow,this level of skill is why i quit lurking here,this dio is so good i makes me want to pitch all of my previous builds and start over....thanks for sharing your tricks and techniques!

  • Member since
    February 2003
Posted by Jim Barton on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 1:26 PM

Great job! Love the kitties (the cat kind).

Looking forward to your next build!

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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