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Me410 A-1: To The Finish! 11/7/10

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Posted by wing_nut on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:16 PM
This should be fun.  But I don't know if I am ready.  i am still "recovering" from the last build

Marc  

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Posted by arki30 on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 6:31 PM

 smeagol the vile wrote:
You do have the tallent to be a good cartoonist  Chuck

You do realize he is an illustrator?  

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Posted by smeagol the vile on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 5:19 PM
 Lucien Harpress wrote:

My senior year (next year!) I have to put on a one-man show, and I'm considering the possibility of getting some of my models in it.

As for after I graduate..... I don't have a clue!  Shock [:O]

Yea, next year I have to do my senior recital, im a music major, its basicly a one man show as well, and quite like you also, I have no idea as to whats coming after graduation!

 

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Posted by Lucien Harpress on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 2:16 PM

I began as a drawing concentration, and still am, but lately I've switched to (surprise surprise) sculpture.  I'm trying to draw together many of my interests into one conhesive unit, interests that include aviation.  I've been building a few wall-mounted pieces that are inspired by the tail units of aircraft.  I've done three different ones, each with a different technique, but I'd like to do more.

My senior year (next year!) I have to put on a one-man show, and I'm considering the possibility of getting some of my models in it.

As for after I graduate..... I don't have a clue!  Shock [:O]

That which does not kill you makes you stranger...
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Posted by smeagol the vile on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 10:53 AM
You do have the tallent to be a good cartoonist  Chuck

 

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Posted by chukw on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 10:39 AM

Wow, thanks, fellas- the heat is on now!  Mischief [:-,]  Nice builds there, Philo and Guy- it's a sweet little kit, ain't it?  I've begun riveting, and it's really fun, if not a bit time-consuming.  Is it just me, or did Dymo tape used to be a lot thicker? 

If I put my wife in this strip I'd building in the gutter- so my little Fritzi is entirely ficticious.  ;)  

What kind of art are you studying, Lucien- other than the art of scratchbuilding, that is.  My grandfather told me when I was just a kid that I'd "Starve to death!" as an artist... :D

 

Thanks again to all- and stay tuned!

chuk

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Posted by Lucien Harpress on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 10:22 AM

I wouldn't be suprised.  I wonder if the one on the right is a self-portait....   Mischief [:-,]  Big Smile [:D]

(Seriously, though, I love the cartoons.  I'm studying Art in college right now, which may or may not mean anything, so it's cool to see two of my own interests combined in a way that's both entertaining and informative, in a very competent manner.)

That which does not kill you makes you stranger...
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Posted by smeagol the vile on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 9:16 AM

Great, hes doing another... wonderful... if the first one didnt want to make me quit modeling...

hehe, I cant wait to see it chuck, seriously.

By the way, I like the new cartoons, model the chick after your wife? 

 

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Posted by Tacan on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 8:28 AM

Looking forward to following this one as well, always looking to pick up tips from a master....

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 7:16 AM
I have this one in my stash so.....................I will be observing.Cool [8D]

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Posted by leemitcheltree on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3:57 AM

Yo, Chukie-boy...

Let the madness begin.......

Cheers, LeeTree
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Posted by sfcmac on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 1:43 AM
Cool Beans! Looks like your gering up for another show stopper!  Love those shady looking characters!  Your artistic talents really add to the build!  Can't wait! Thumbs Up [tup]
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Posted by Medic18 on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 12:12 AM

I was wondering when you were gonna start this Chuck.Bow [bow]  I'm stocking up on popcorn for this one.Dinner [dinner]  WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!

                                                                                                  Chris

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Posted by RadMax8 on Monday, March 16, 2009 11:44 PM
I just wanted to post a reply here so I can get the email updates... Everyone else has already said all there is to say. Exciting times ahead, I do believe. I'm interested in the cast of characters. About how long does it take a master artist like yourself to whip up the fun animations that go with your WIP photos?
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Posted by 666Irish on Monday, March 16, 2009 11:23 PM
Really looking forward to this one.

She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.

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Posted by Lucien Harpress on Monday, March 16, 2009 11:15 PM

Hey, that's cool.  I can take the credit if you want to give it to m-

Oh, hey chukw!  What're you doing here?  What do you mean, what am I doing here?  I'm just.... holdin' down the fort for ya.... until you get back!  Yeah, that's it!

Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by model geek on Monday, March 16, 2009 9:44 PM
Oops,Sign - Oops [#oops] I meant to say Chuk at the beginning of the post!

Tom  

 

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Posted by MKelley on Monday, March 16, 2009 9:42 PM
Oh, goodie now I can see what was truly possible with this kit. Party [party] On the other hand now I can see how much I mucked up the one that I have Sigh [sigh] . Yet it will be a blast to watch it through completion.
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Posted by model geek on Monday, March 16, 2009 9:41 PM

Lucien,

That is a nice looking kit! And what you did with the pics and text is really coolCool [8D]

Lookin forward to following the progress on this project!

Tom  

 

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Posted by Lucien Harpress on Monday, March 16, 2009 9:32 PM

Ah ha.... round 2, is it?  I can only echo what's already being said- I can't wait.  Heck, this time I might even start watching from the begninnig, instead of coming in late like a certain Helldiver build.

Heck, I won't even care that you got it in the wrong scale, either!  Wink [;)]

-Lucien Harpress, Dedicated 1/72 Guy

That which does not kill you makes you stranger...
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Posted by VIPER0177 on Monday, March 16, 2009 7:32 PM
Oh boy another Chuck build. Just let me get a pad for my chin.Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]
Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs always hit the ground.
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Posted by Luftwoller on Monday, March 16, 2009 7:10 PM

Ill try again, i dont know what Photobucket was up to then? Heres mine, 

...Guy

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Posted by New Hampshire on Monday, March 16, 2009 6:29 PM

Woo hoo, I am gonna grab the popcorn and sit by attentively!

Brian

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Posted by Jim Barton on Monday, March 16, 2009 5:15 PM

Here we go again!Smile [:)]Thumbs Up [tup] This will be our own special brand of March Madness and we'll keep it going long after the nets are cut down in Detroit!Make a Toast [#toast]

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Posted by dirtball on Monday, March 16, 2009 12:41 PM
   UUUHHH, Guy. Just empty boxes with writing..........Harv
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Posted by Luftwoller on Monday, March 16, 2009 12:33 PM

Hoooo eeeeee Chucky. This is a great subject to build. I loved mine, it went together like a dream. Like you say the glass can be a bit dodgy, but nothing i found too serious. The gunsights for the barbettes are kitted upside down. The destructions got em wrong. That is the only tricky bit, getting the glass over the sights.

Heres a couple of mine, complete with dodgy paint job.

I just used the Eduard PE set and the kit did the rest.

...Guy

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Posted by MIflyer on Monday, March 16, 2009 12:16 PM

Propeller [8-] Propeller [8-] Propeller [8-]

Very cool Chuck! I love those big WWII twins - the 410, P-38, DH Mosquito, Beaufighter, B-25, etc - but they sure make for a monster build. Not that you'll let that bother you, LOL. Can't wait to learn gobs more from you as this birdie progresses.

So does Herr Reichspfennig Eagle have a name yet? Big Smile [:D]

Kevin

Kevin Johnson    Ypsilanti, Michigan USA

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Posted by dirtball on Monday, March 16, 2009 9:43 AM
   OH, I cant wait! This is gonna be KILLER!!.............Harv
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Posted by luftwaffle on Monday, March 16, 2009 9:33 AM
Looking forward to following along, Chuk.  Someone of us were beginning to suffer withdrawls after the completion of your Helldiver! Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by davew6003 on Monday, March 16, 2009 9:20 AM
This should be fun, built this kit myself a few years back. Not a bad kit except for the canopy fit.
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