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By JOVe! Grumman's toothy Mohawk JOV-1A

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Monday, February 6, 2023 12:13 PM

Thanks, Crash! I sure hope your shoulder has a swift and complete recovery. I know what waiting around is like, and yeah, it's pretty dull. Videoaviation has announced a 1/32 tug that a big improvement over the 1/48 version- I hope he updates that version as well!.

  • Member since
    January 2010
Posted by CrashTestDummy on Sunday, February 5, 2023 12:34 PM

Glad to see you back, Chuk!!  I saw this build over on LSP, and was hoping you shared it here, as well.  I've been, um, browsing a bit more lately, since I'm currently sidelined recovering from shoulder joint replacement surgery.  ALL projects, scale and 1:1, are on hold until I can get my arm out of the isolator sling, so I am living vecariously through others at the moment.  

Thank you for continuing to share your technique and links to products you find to enhance your builds, and the entertaining way you present them.  I'll be snagging one of those tugs, and those parking chocks for my own projects.  

G. Beaird,

Pearland, Texas

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Thursday, January 26, 2023 6:01 PM

MrRabbit

Quit tryin to fool everyone into thinking this is a scale model... we all know this is a fullsize rebuild you have going on in some hanger probably in the southwest somewhere like Arizona or Nevada...

 

Aw, you got me fair and square, Mr B- but my FULLY ARMED AND OPERATIONAL BATTLE MOHAWK WILL BRING ORDER TO THE GALAXY!!

Or something like that. :D

  • Member since
    June 2011
  • From: Iola, KS
Posted by MrRabbit on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 11:26 AM

Quit tryin to fool everyone into thinking this is a scale model... we all know this is a fullsize rebuild you have going on in some hanger probably in the southwest somewhere like Arizona or Nevada...

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 11:00 AM

Thanks, guys- I really appreciate your kind words- cheers!

  • Member since
    January 2004
  • From: Brisbane Australia
Posted by ChrisJH666 on Monday, January 23, 2023 6:10 AM

That is one seriously awesome piece of modelling. I need to up my game!

In the queue: 1/48 Beech Staggerwing (RAAF), P38 (RAAF), Vultee Vengeance (RAAF), Spitfire Vb (Malta), Spitfire VIII x2 (RAAF), P39 x2 (RAAF), Martin Baltimore (Malta?), Martin Maryland (Malta), Typhoon NF1b, Hellcat x2 (FAA)

 

Chris

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Sunday, January 22, 2023 11:53 AM

Great stuff.  Glad to see you back at it.

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Between LA and OC, SoCal
Posted by oortiz10 on Sunday, January 22, 2023 10:34 AM

chuk, your skill and results never cease to amaze me. You take modeling to a whole new level! Thanks for inspiring me to push my skills. And I love that you do it while entertaining me! Keep up the amazing work!

Cheers!

-O

-It's Omar, but they call me "O".

  • Member since
    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Saturday, January 21, 2023 5:47 AM

Oho!

  And I thought I was a stickler on Detail! Thank goodness I build Ships and Boats. This is past fantastic!

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Saturday, January 21, 2023 3:32 AM

Wahoo!

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Friday, January 20, 2023 7:14 PM

Thanks, Jeaton and the Mongoose!  If anyone still remembers, I'm back with this eternal build. Just had a great visit with my Optho and the old peepers are in pretty good shape. I've done this up special- for you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by TheMongoose on Saturday, May 21, 2022 7:44 AM

Great to see you back! Beautiful work as usual. Thanks for sharing your weathering oil mx recipe. I just picked up some of that drying medium myself. Going to give it a try on my current build.

In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Northern California
Posted by jeaton01 on Friday, May 20, 2022 4:37 PM

Nice stuff,Chuck.  Sorry to hear about the eye stuff but glad it's getting better.

John

To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Friday, May 20, 2022 12:37 PM

Well

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 10:59 AM

Thanks, 'Goose!  I am an illustrator/concept artist/ storyboarder by trade. Check out some of my work here: https://www.artstation.com/chukw 

Newman

The Intended

The Intended Pt II

Too many Demons

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by TheMongoose on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 7:15 PM

I feel like I'm reading a graphic novel every time I read your wip! Excellent 

In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 11:11 AM

Thanks, guys!  I've decided to slip this little kit into the mix, so here's a review. Namdroid, BYW, is a character from my good friend Andrew Neal's Meeting Comics, a really fun and funny mature comic strip. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Washington State
Posted by leemitcheltree on Thursday, October 28, 2021 4:56 PM

WOW!
As normal, fantastic research, AMAZING skills with the build quality and details, excellent photographs, and ASTOUNDING artwork!
Can't WAIT to see more....and the final finish!
Well done mate. Words fail me.
Cheers!

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

  • Member since
    November 2020
  • From: Brunswick, Ohio
Posted by Buckeye2 on Thursday, October 28, 2021 11:13 AM

As usual all I can say is............WOW! Bow Down

Mike

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Thursday, October 28, 2021 2:15 AM

Welcome back, Chuk.

Your detailing is outstanding, as always. You've got me drooling for more.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by TheMongoose on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:33 PM

That canopy detailing is stunning. Your model, Ms. Dee Staples, is JEALOUS!

In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:39 PM

Thanks, BK and 'goose- and sorry for the late reply. Embarrassed

There's a bit of a curse in having lots and lots of reference on a build. I keep finding new things about the Mohawk, and have been figuring out some of the more shadowy ends as well. In spite of my soon-to-be corrected cataracts and relapsing vision problems I've actually gotten some stuff done!  Come along and see just what, won't you?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
Posted by TheMongoose on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 8:48 PM

This is one professional WIP chukw! BANANAS!!

In the pattern: Scale Shipyard's 1/48 Balao Class Sub! leaning out the list...NOT! Ha, added to it again - Viper MkVii, 1/32 THUD & F-15J plus a weekend madness build!

  • Member since
    June 2014
Posted by BrandonK on Friday, September 17, 2021 11:17 AM

Glad to see you back, I really missed your work. Excellent progress.

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                         14 / 5 / 2  

                              Tongue Tied

  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 6:01 PM

chukw
Thanks for your kind words, LawDog. Don't worry about me- I've got a great ophthalmologist. ;)
 

Sorry about your friend.  Not sure how I missed that part. 

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 10:35 AM
Thanks for your kind words, LawDog. Don't worry about me- I've got a great ophthalmologist. ;)
  • Member since
    February 2012
  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 2:14 AM

M. Brindos

Oh heck yeah! Good to see you posting your impossibly detailed work again. 

As always, I'm looking forward to seeing more. Your builds are like adventures. 

 

Ditto  Nice to see you back.  Your work is very inspiring.  I'm sorry about your health issues.  Hang in there.  

 "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

 

 

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
Posted by chukw on Monday, September 13, 2021 1:01 PM

Much appreciated, Buckeye- cheers!

  • Member since
    November 2020
  • From: Brunswick, Ohio
Posted by Buckeye2 on Friday, September 10, 2021 9:06 AM

My sincere condolences on the loss of your friend.  Good to see you posting again.

Mike

 

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