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

Luftwoller

Member since
February 2007
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Luftwoller on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 11:31 AM

Cheers for that Squeakie, Its a great subject for Chuck to build but mine was a huge dissapointment for me. My paint was just....Wrong. Contamination or something. The pit came out sweetly its just the horrid paint job. Hopefully Chucks wonders will give me the urge to strip and repaint. Never done that before. Bit daunting.

...Guy

..'Your an embarrassment to the human genus, makes me ashamed to call myself Homo'.

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squeakie

Member since
June 2007

Posted by squeakie on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 11:26 AM

Luftwoller wrote:

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

well I just discovered that guy has another hidden talent! He's really good with Adobe Photoshop. That was pretty good putting the real plane right next to the paint bottle<G>!! Beautifull build Guy!

p.s. I really did think it was a real plane when I first looked at the pic

gary

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chukw

Member since
December 2002
From: Whidbey Island, Washington

Posted by chukw on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 10:18 AM

Thanks, my friends!

That's a good tip,Lufty- I'll have toput that into practice.

Well, I've managed to barter for a CMK engine set- more fun for the future! Top of wings and fuselage are fully riveted, and I'm in bachelor mode as the wife heads off to visit her mom. Modeling weekend ahead!

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vetteman42

Member since
July 2008
From: USA California

Posted by vetteman42 on Monday, March 30, 2009 9:56 PM

OH I gotta keep an eye on this build !!!!!!!!!!! Great work!! Me thinks I might learn sumpthin here. Gummy Bears anyone ??

Randy So many to build.......So little time

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Luftwoller

Member since
February 2007
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Luftwoller on Monday, March 30, 2009 5:19 AM

Fantastic stuff Chuck. Theres always something with your posts that i look at and think 'What a great idea' With this post it was the clear acetate as a guide for rivetting.

I recently read a great article on a guy who completely rescribed an Airfix sunderland. He ran tamiya extra thin into the rescribed lines to smooth them out. Looked like perfection when finished. Might make your life easier if it works for you.

...Guy

..'Your an embarrassment to the human genus, makes me ashamed to call myself Homo'.

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666Irish

Member since
January 2008
From: Woodbine, MD

Posted by 666Irish on Monday, March 30, 2009 4:19 AM

Simply amazing! You certainly know how to bring a build to life!

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

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Division 6

Member since
January 2009
From: Central CA

Posted by Division 6 on Sunday, March 29, 2009 10:30 PM

Very infomative

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chukw

Member since
December 2002
From: Whidbey Island, Washington

Posted by chukw on Sunday, March 29, 2009 10:01 PM

Thanks, guys! Wow- look at the time! I'm late for dinner- but don't worry- I'll leave you in good hands.

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Division 6

Member since
January 2009
From: Central CA

Posted by Division 6 on Saturday, March 28, 2009 12:05 PM

I have to say that your previous build was incredible and I will be watching this one as well.

Since I'm just getting into scribing and detailing your thread is very informative.

May I ask what size that watch gear is?

I have a few sitting around including 2 with dual rows of teeth.

Thanks.

Eric...

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Melgyver

Member since
March 2003
From: Lafayette, LA

Posted by Melgyver on Saturday, March 28, 2009 7:10 AM

Chuck,

You are one amazingly talented person! Thanks for sharing your skills with us mere mortals! Looking forward to the build. I made a "rivet" tool using an old watch gear.

Clear Left!

Mel

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the Baron

Member since
September 2006
From: Bethlehem PA

Posted by the Baron on Thursday, March 26, 2009 12:05 PM

Excellent, Chuck, I just got an alert that you started the new build, a great start! You do not disappoint, I like how you even scratchbuild your tools.

And as the others have noted, great characters, especially Marlene ("Zay it viss me, now, poys-mar-layhn-eh") But here's a challenge for you--would you scratchbuild and modify the kit figures into your characters? It only seems fitting, that they be there with the final product.

Can't wait for your next installment!

Brad

The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen.

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gregers

Member since
February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Monday, March 23, 2009 9:10 PM

Looking forward to watching this one. followed the Helldiver build with great interest. That cartoon 'Fritzie' reminds me of an ex G/F of mine. could almost be a caracature of her cept Ellen had bigger..... er.... blue eyes - if you know what I mean ;-)

All the best.

Greg

Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?

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Dougums

Member since
June 2007
From: Kansas City MO

Posted by Dougums on Monday, March 23, 2009 9:04 PM

Very nice chuck!!

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blkhwkmatt

Member since
September 2003
From: Northern hemisphere - most of the time-

Posted by blkhwkmatt on Monday, March 23, 2009 8:22 PM

Was spell bound by the Helldiver postings, will be watching this one like a hawk as well. I dont think of these as Works in Progress but more of a tutorial and how-to, with some great illustrations to keep us entertained. Love it, keep up the great work.

Matt

Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum videtur!!! - Anything said in Latin sounds profound!

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subfixer

Member since
March 2004
From: Spartanburg, SC

Posted by subfixer on Monday, March 23, 2009 7:52 PM

Your riveter is a nice adaptation of a pattern tracing wheel. I am not 100% certain, but I think that your telephone tool might just be an old example of a tool that is used to lay wire conductors neatly tucked away in a crowded circuit tray.

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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New Hampshire

Member since
December 2008
From: Goffstown, NH

Posted by New Hampshire on Monday, March 23, 2009 6:45 PM

Chuk, you are one inventive and talented man!!!!

Brian

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Luftwoller

Member since
February 2007
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Luftwoller on Monday, March 23, 2009 11:34 AM

Hoooo eeeee, Another Rivetting installment (Geddit geddit? Its like a play on wor.....oh get lost, what a crowd)

Chuck you never dissapoint. Looking forward to great things.

...Guy

P.s That Frauline is HOT!!

..'Your an embarrassment to the human genus, makes me ashamed to call myself Homo'.

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Kurt

Member since
January 2006
From: Nottingham, MD

Posted by Kurt on Monday, March 23, 2009 11:03 AM

This is so sweet.

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thuds1

Member since
January 2007

Posted by thuds1 on Monday, March 23, 2009 9:21 AM

Chuk,

I loved the Helldiver you did , I followed it from the begining to the end .

From what I can see so far ,this will be fantatic.

Frank C

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Lucien Harpress

Member since
June 2003
From: A Computer in Adrian, (SE) Michigan.

Posted by Lucien Harpress on Sunday, March 22, 2009 9:52 PM

That little sucker would've come in real handy when I was building my Short Stirling. I might have to steal- I mean, appropriate the design in the future.

Oh nice, the popcorn's done.

That which does not kill you makes you stranger...

-The Joker

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chukw

Member since
December 2002
From: Whidbey Island, Washington

Posted by chukw on Sunday, March 22, 2009 9:35 PM

Giant Pfennig Eagle- I like that!

I'm deeply grateful for the warm reception given to my introductory post- many thanks! As usual, though, I'm running against the clock, so my lovely assistant Fritzi will get this project, um, into gear!

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Luftwoller

Member since
February 2007
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Luftwoller on Friday, March 20, 2009 1:03 PM

Hey Manny, i think the Promodeller kit is long OOP. Ive seen several being sold at model events over here, 2nd hand.

Check Evilbay.

...Guy

..'Your an embarrassment to the human genus, makes me ashamed to call myself Homo'.

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Friday, March 20, 2009 10:34 AM

Dunno if this is the same kit, reboxed, but it could be a sign (good) of things to come....

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=ATE480400

Bob

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 20, 2009 10:10 AM

philo426 wrote:
The Pro-modeler ME-410 is a great kit!

Where can you still find that kit???

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Rick Martin

Member since
April 2005
From: Palm Bay, FL

Posted by Rick Martin on Friday, March 20, 2009 10:02 AM

I like this bird. Have a Pro-Modeler and another different version in the stash. Should really get to work on one of them (or maybe the Pro-Mod ME-110 or the P-38 etc, etc. ) oh well ya gets the message. To many models waiting in the stash. RickM

"Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons" General Douglas Macarthur

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subfixer

Member since
March 2004
From: Spartanburg, SC

Posted by subfixer on Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:52 PM

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. A fraulein! Just what the other thread was missing. But what's up with the mysterious Gestapo looking guy? I am looking forward to letting this one unfold. And what will chuk call the coin this time? Giant Pfennig Eagle? And the burly guy? This is more than just your everyday tutorial, this has entertainment value. Thanks, chuk!

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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MattSix

Member since
March 2007
From: Houston, TX

Posted by MattSix on Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:37 AM

I loved the Helldiver build series. I can't wait to see how this one turns out!

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JMart

Member since
March 2007
From: NJ

Posted by JMart on Thursday, March 19, 2009 10:22 AM

oh goodie! Thanks for yet again sharing!

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Lucien Harpress

Member since
June 2003
From: A Computer in Adrian, (SE) Michigan.

Posted by Lucien Harpress on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 11:03 PM

arki30 wrote:
smeagol the vile wrote:
You do have the tallent to be a good cartoonist Chuck
You do realize he is an illustrator?

Um... wow. TOTALLY didn't realize ANY of that. That is... (edited) AMAZING! I'm going to have to take a longer gander at the website later, but that's really sweet.

You learn something old every day, I guess...

That which does not kill you makes you stranger...

-The Joker

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smeagol the vile

Member since
April 2008
From: Philadelphia PA

Posted by smeagol the vile on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 10:04 PM

arki30 wrote:
smeagol the vile wrote:
You do have the tallent to be a good cartoonist Chuck
You do realize he is an illustrator?

Yea... I just checked out Chuck's site... I think chucks my new god

As your first act as my new god, Chuck, you should show me your love by scratch building a model of the spider wolf

the more I check your site chuck... I ahve played a hunk of the games you did art for...

Any chance you know what card sets your marvel cards went into? I havent got any in a long time, but Ill start popping packs again to get those cards.