An Me509- to fight cancer!

Will be nice to see you knock one out in that time frame!

If I may ask, do you draw the cartoon girls yourself?  If not, where do they come from?

Thanks, Jim

Blueline

If I may ask, do you draw the cartoon girls yourself?  If not, where do they come from?

Look like another great model. And I like the aircraft to...

All kidding aside, I think I see a difference in this cartoon girl when compared to the ones in you Ju-388 tread. There is some more depth in the skintones etc. Or is it just my imagination?

Yep, seen Chuck's evolving artwork since he started with a stick figure doing a Double Dog Dare on his old Helldiver build. Thanks for the send up again Chuck, you rock Dude!

I have followed a number of previous build threads that Chuck has published.  I believe he does artwork for a living.  Seems like I read that some of it was for computer games or some such.  His ladies do add some nice flavor to his builds.  Beats the heck out of the usual "here are 4 pics of what I did" posts.  I have learned a fair amount from following Chuck's builds and this one will be another nice one As I have this kit myself.

OH!  Hey Chuck! Since you are on such a tight build schedule, maybe you should try this:

Build and take a lot of photos during the build.  Then when done make up the posts as you have time and enjoy both the build then enjoy putting the posts together as you have time.  This is what I finally decided I had to do.  Putting together the posts were doing serious interruptions on my build progress.

Giggity. Keen to see this one. Always love watching your builds Chuck.

Hi Chuck,

I'm watching this one over at AeroScale. Looks like a nice project.

Excelent start and the engine grind looks impressive--cough cough-- from here.

Although, like Moon Puppy said it's not so much the build as the cause (fund to fight Cancer), I know I'll be able to pick up a thing or two from this build.

Just renewing my subscription to "The ChukW Build Diaries"... Looking like some nice pieces to start working with. I can't yet decide if I like the look of the Me-509 yet though.

I saw the mention of the ME509 build on the other thread, and had to go searching.  I saw a review of the kit and thought to myself 'that's an ugly bird!'  But then remembered that Chuk mentioned he might display (actually acquire, build and install) the engine and figured that since Chuk's doing this, it'll be quite the silk purse afterall.  :-)

I'm already enjoying this!

Gene Beaird,

Pearland, Texas

Great start, Chuck!  Your shot of your device makes me want to ask, though--do you build any Ma.K, too, and if so, do you have a build blog or gallery some place?

Nice to see the girls coming along, too

Best regards,

Brad

With Pfennig cracking the whip and calling the shots, there's no question Chuck will be done by December 29.

Otherwise, remember those old Barry Manilow and Air Supply albums I mentioned in the Me-109 thread? "As the Turntable Spins..."

Thanks! 

The first pic says it all.  :D

Hey Chuck, when you were using your dremel as a lathe, how did you stop the plastic melting. Ive tried in the past and the friction just makes it too hot.

Scorpiomikey

Hey Chuck, when you were using your dremel as a lathe, how did you stop the plastic melting. Ive tried in the past and the friction just makes it too hot.

I know Chuck has a proper answer, but for me ( ) when doing this, I make sure not to press too hard or long in any one spot. Just lightly touch the file/sanding stick/blade, at the slowest speed your motor will turn, letting each pass remove a small amount.

 The old "tortoise philosophy" - slow and steady works for me.

your results may vary

Superb work as always -Astounding detail !!

                                                                          The Original

                                                                    Mike Oscar Juliet Oscar

                                                                           Outcast !    

                                                         End Transmission-Semper Fi !

DUSTER

Scorpiomikey

Hey Chuck, when you were using your dremel as a lathe, how did you stop the plastic melting. Ive tried in the past and the friction just makes it too hot.

I know Chuck has a proper answer, but for me ( ) when doing this, I make sure not to press too hard or long in any one spot. Just lightly touch the file/sanding stick/blade, at the slowest speed your motor will turn, letting each pass remove a small amount.

 The old "tortoise philosophy" - slow and steady works for me.

your results may vary

Cheers guys, Ill keep that in mind. Slow and steady wins the race.

Cheers, guys- and thanks!  The Baron got it right, ScorpioMikey!  Itake slow and let the plastic cool periodically.  I stopped because it did soften and bend as I got the end nice and skinny, so I stopped.

Here's the latest scooby- from our gal Fritzi.

Wow outstanding stuff Chuk,that mill is looking righteous!

Yup what he said !

                                                                  The Original

                                                             Mike Oscar Juliet Oscar

                                                                    Outcast !

                                                   End Transmission-Semper Fi !

chukw

"...A cast brass model railroad bit fills some empty space on the starboard side..."

I love it, Chuck!  Creative Gizmology!   Excellent update, and lots of details to digest.

Thanks, guys!    Baron, I've been carrying that part around in my stash o' bits for what, 35 years now?  I knew I'd use it for something!  ;)  More to come- I've got a nice, long Christmas break at home coming up in just a few days- cheers!!

chukw

Thanks, guys!    Baron, I've been carrying that part around in my stash o' bits for what, 35 years now?  I knew I'd use it for something!  ;)  More to come- I've got a nice, long Christmas break at home coming up in just a few days- cheers!!

Your work never ceases to amaze me!!

Mike

Thanks, guys- MUCH more to come, and soon!