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 !!

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                                                         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 !

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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!

Yeah!  What you have posted looks really great so far!  I believe that it has to be DONE today, (the 29th) so hopefully you have been a building fool and gotten it finished.  Looking forward to seeing the rest of the process.

I would have considered entering this contest as my late wife died from *** cancer.  While I am actually doing some building these days, it isn't consistent and I realized that I probably wouldn't have finished the kit in time.  (wouldn't have mattered what kit)

Hope you have it finished and good luck on the drawing!

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss,  Paul.   My Dad died from colon cancer- it's horrible business indeed.

I was mistaken back at the start of the build- and I thought I had mentioned it here- but I have until the end of January!   Seeing as the basic airframe is assembled, masks are on the way and pretty much the landing gear and doors, canopy, prop and fussy bits are all that's left, I have a chance. Engine done, cockpit done, fuse, wings and stabs all assembled.  Gotta fill seams- but I still have three days of vacation to move a head.  I think I'll start a post right about now and finish that up tomorrow.  

Thanks again for the kind words and support!  

Paul so sorry to hear that about your Wife, my most sincere condolences.

Chuk quit teasing us and post up some pics already;) I jest of course .

Your wish is my command!    I've been buildin', man!  BUILDIN"!!

Wow to say you were building is an understatement Chuk,truly some fine detailing Sir! That IP really pops ,the double mask on the bezels is really impressive. cheers Trey

I see Hanna was all dressed up for New Years!  

The 509 is looking quite good so far!  What you have done with the aftermarket items fit quite well with what might have been done on this aircraft.  Too bad it was never built, it was planned as a next step from the Me 309 which had the engine in front of the pilot.

Have a great New Year all!

I have to say it again, your work never ceases to amaze me!

Mike

Thanks, guys!

Trey, those bezels could be better- and will be next time!  Not so hard to do if you have a punch set.  I used the Waldron Sub-Miniature set- just the thing for the tiny frickin' gauges on this weird panel!

Thanks, Paul!  I wish I had time to build a new cockpit- the kit is full of science fiction designed by somebody with, seemingly, no knowledge of aircraft or ergonomics.  ;)  A good Ultracast Me109 seat with belts has been used to good end by another modeler in his build- I swiped the engine idea from him as well.

Thanks again, Mike!

I have started on the landing gear and covers- more to follow!

chuk

I found out a long time ago that rainy days are no good for painting (and I was in southern California over the holidays and there were a couple of rainy days around Christmas). I've had the paint do funny things.

Thanks so much for the update, Chuk!  Your work is an inspiration, as always.  The engine work is wonderful.  I'm really enjoying the project as well as you great artwork.    I can see the ground crews fighting to look after Hauptmann Hannah's plane.  Hope you and yours had a joyous holiday season, Chuk!  I look forward to the next installment.  

Superb work as always, Chuk. Thanks for sharing it with us.    And, by the way, Alberto Vargas had nothing on you.

Lee

Hmmm...it's the end of January.

:O

Alas- life has intruded and I will not make the deadline.  The good news:  we did raise a wad of cash for cancer research- and had fun doing it.  Many will participate in the raffle for some swell prizes- and your truly will do the drawing.  Stay tunde!  As for this build:   Landing gear are well on the way (heck, I'm going for broke)- a desert Kubel has been added, along with a base that will have what I hope will prove some very innovative features.  Again- stay tuned!  :D

As you said Chuck!  We had some fun, raised a chunk of cash for cancer research and some folks will get some neat swag out of the deal!

Alas for my build, it turned out I chose to build one of the worst fitting kits Forge World makes.  Read some other reviews and it was the same on all of them.  Have done well but with the poor poor poor (about 5 more "poor" here) fit on virtually all the parts, it needs about 2 more weeks minimum.  This way it will end up with a lot more neat things done to it than I would have had time for.

Looking forward to more of your wonderful updates!  And better a build your proud to show off than a slap job you would rather put in file 13.

Ah yes, Life has a way of doing that from time-to-time. Can't wait to see the updates anyway.

Good to know the event was a success.

Cheers,

Dave

Not my favourite Luft'46 design by any means Chuk, but this is really building up very nicely. Thanks again for letting us follow along.

chukw

Alas- life has intruded and I will not make the deadline.  The good news:  we did raise a wad of cash for cancer research- and had fun doing it.  Many will participate in the raffle for some swell prizes- and your truly will do the drawing.  Stay tunde!  As for this build:   Landing gear are well on the way (heck, I'm going for broke)- a desert Kubel has been added, along with a base that will have what I hope will prove some very innovative features.  Again- stay tuned!  :D

So this build has morphed from a throw-down to a proper Chuk-job?  I look forward to seeing how you cut open the belly of this beast and fab up the bottom-end of the engine, fully-displaying the open crankcase with crankshaft and rods!!! 

But I don't want to give you any ideas. 

Nice way to turn the lemonade into wine. 

Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas

Outstanding workmanship on both the kit and art!!!  Will be nice to see this finished!

HAPPY February!  Chuck, hope all is well .....

..see, I can be subtle too.

Many thanks, guys!

Well, then, moving right- let's look at some legs!  

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Well, then, moving right- let's look at some legs!  

Ach der lieber, zooper!

Looking quite nice as usual Chuck!

Stunning work as usual Chuck ,and a twofer - WOW!

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Well Chuck,  looks like you have done another grand job.

 Congratulations! 

Have one on me  

small aside to self: do you suppose he knows there's no wheels on the landing gear ?

Your attention to detail is amazing!

Mike

Well? We're waiting.

Now THIS is what I call a WIP. Great stuff again Chuck.

Nice work on the landing gear!

Thanks, guys!  I'm still putting the room back together- film at eleven!  Those legs are painted and washed with oils- I need to Future and mask the canopies and we'll be ready for camo!

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dunno what to say.......................

Thanks!   Distractions aside, Here's the latest on this fun little build- take it away, Hannah!

Thanks for the new installment, Chuk.  On the spinner, did you use a maskol type product to make the chipping or was it done by brush?  

 I'm really enjoying this build! Great work.

Wow Chuk!  The gals are lookin' great, all three of them!!  Oh, that Hannah and Fritzi!!  

Gary

Keep at it, Chuk. I am always looking forward to your updates.

Always love following your builds............and the girls.

Coming along nicely!

Thanks, guys!  Ernie, I do my chipping with a finely-pointed brush and Vallejo Dark Sea Grey.  I'll be doing a bit of overspray with thinned base colors to knock some of the chipping back a bit, and adding fresher scrapes and bangs with graphite and silver pencils.  The idea is that the older chips get dusty and oxidized.  

I hope to get the camo on this weekend- and maybe get a start on the matching Kubel as well.  ;)

Well, we're waiting to hear from the vet on our sick dog.  I've been trying to keep busy- so here goes.

Slick solution to a "sticky wicket".

But now for my "its not dumb to ask a question" question; do you sand/file the white out with a very fine pad/stick ,as you would a "normal" filler after it drys?

or  is it wiped with a thinner type product  before it  completely dries? just leaving it in the seams.

ps good luck on your pups report.

Good question, Duster!  Sand it with a fine grade- rougher grades will just pull it all off.   BTW, get the smelly (non water-based) Stuff!   Thanks- we're still waiting to hear about Andi, but things are looking a bit better.  

Thank you, chuk! You taught me some good tricks.

Lee

Hope your dog is better!

Very entertaining and informative.  Can't wait to see more!

DD

Hey Chuck, about the white out, is there a solution that you have found work with it, so I can apply it and wipe off excess filling the seam? As opposed to dry then sand.

I wouldn't try that- it dries so quickly there would be a raised "lip" around the edge of the white-out.    Really, I use this technique because it can be done so quickly, it hardly interrupts the painting process.   :)

Here's an update at last!  Andi seems to have recovered and is back to full health, my job is hopping and my wife and I are well.  That said, things do keep cropping up and modeling has to take second fiddle- and posting plays trombone.  I had to cut this update short- look to the last pic for a teaser of where I am now.  ;)/>/>

Keep em coming Chuck! Glad to hear your dog is doing better. Love seeing your work and method of delivery.

Very glad to hear that things are on the upswing for you , chuk. And thank you for the excellent update.

Lee

Thanks, guys- Andi says thanks, too!

I think I can call this plane done.   Of course I'll have to add a fresh oil streak here and there- as I build the diorama base.  Updates will continue!  

What a great job on the build, Chuk, and what a novel way of keeping the nose on the

ground!  Thanks for sharing your work with us.

Best Regards,

Ernie

Wow, fantastic build as always Chuk and very informative to see a master at work.  The "cancer" in the thread line caught my eye and really hit home.  I lost my mother to lung cancer about a week ago, God bless.

Its always such a treat to experience one of your builds Chuk. Thanks for taking the time to do them!! As usual, just a stunning plane!!

Thanks, Gents!

Reasoned, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's passing.  I lost my father to cancer twenty years ago, and a dear friend just last month as well.  I'm proud to say we raised  over 1,300 bucks witha simple group build.  Maybe all forums should do this periodically.  Hmmm....

I do have a three-day weekend and hope to get some board time in- stay tuned, and thanks again!

chuck Well Done. The "tone on tone" has realy brought life to the project. Bet its even more impressive in real life.

Good to see your dio idea starting to take shape. should be a real treat; will there be a WIP on it?

Well, a scrubble behind the ears to Andi and a Good Memorial Day weekend to you and yours

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Thanks, Duster- you bet we'll keep this post rollin', and here's Andi to show you what we've been up to!

It's Memorial Day and the girls are attending services for the fallen, so my dog Andi is keeping an eye on Pfennig as we build our little  Kubel.  Read on!  

Great idea for holding up the plane! Something different without fooling with the nose weight.

That's another great use for those "cheapo" make-up sponges, too.  I've found numerous uses for them on my workbench, from wiping the rim of the paint bottle after opening it (a lot less messy than napkins) to using them as small cushions for painted parts that I don't want to scratch.

Thanks, Jim, me bucko!   I'm looikng into compressing the d@mmed springs and turning the front wheels.  I have some crazy idea that I can drill and sink wires, then cut just the plastic and reposition.   Time alone will tell!   I'm not sure what I can get done this weekend- gotta move a bunch of crap form my office before we shift the whole place up the road apiece.   Gotta detail out th Spyder, too- it's going up for sale now that I'm driving this litlle whizz-wagen!  

chukw

   Gotta dtail out th Syder, too- it's going up for sale now that I'm driving this litlle whizz-wagen!  

  Dats  not yer daddies Kobble vagen . 

It sure is perrrtty though

Veroom Veroom   OOPS

I crack me up

Please excuse this late response, but WOW!  Great job!

Thanks, sub!

Over a month and no updates?  Pfennig is furious!  Calm him, Fritzi- please!

Interesting touch for the edging on your dio, Chuck!

What's your recipe, when mixing Celluclay?  I find it necessary to add some white glue to it, and I also learned to make sure to spread it evenly, so it cures evenly, to avoid curling at the edges.

Sweet Chuk, great detail on the truck suspension.

That "Gulp!" says it all: He'd better make Pfennig happy or he'll be getting the savage beating!

Pfennig needs to chill out: Perhaps you can take him on a nice vacation to the Hawaiian island of Kauai or something.

I just discovered this thread and I'm very inpressed!

That plane looks stunning and the Kübelwagen and dio are awesome as well! I also love your way of posting updates!

Cheers, Clemens

Das ist gut!

One word-Exceptional !!!

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Thanks, guys!  Sorry to have been away so long.  In between rounds of long hours at work, family issues and life in general, I've been sneaking in time at the bench.  Take it away, Hannah!

Ah Chuck!  The work is looking quite nice on the Kubel there and the plane is great as usual!

On another note, My FLHS got in their order of the 2 new HK B-17 kits.  Mine was set back for me and the other walked right out the door as they came in.  As I am moving at the moment, I didn't go ahead and pick it up, but did take a look see and let others around have a view.

On looking thru the instruction book lo and behold there is a LARGE thank you note to all the test builders and of course your name was on the list too.

Can't wait to get this move done, (I hate packing!) so that I can go pick up my kit and thoroughly check it out!

Simply superb!

Nice work on the Kubel!

Many thanks, guys!   HE, I expect my copy of the B-17 any day now!  

On one other note, I did forget to these pic- derp!  

Cheers!

chuk

Just throwing this out there Chuk, I'd love to see what you would with a 1/48 B-17. Especially, if, say you were to back date the monogram G to a late B-17F, I would follow the hell out of that thread! Hint, hint!!!!!!

chuk, you've got over 10,200 views on this thread as I type this. I can't see the reason... 

Good Job of work Chuck! 

Pfennig must feel like a deutschmark by now. 

Excellent work!, i love the camo!

Thank you, fellas!  I've recovered from my big computer crash, so on with the show!  

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Thank you, fellas!  I've recovered from my big computer crash, so on with the show!  

OMG, Chuck, what is to be said.....

And yes, I'll take that ride!

Simply SOO-PERB!   Well done, chuk.

Lee

Worth the wait

Thanks

Excellent attention to detail Chuck. Really liking the weathering!!

Holy Moly, Chuk!

As usual, your art....in plastic, resin, or otherwise, puts us mere mortals to shame.  

You are one of the reasons I frequent these FSM pages - to see what incredible things you will create next.

One day....I hope to emulate your fine skills.

This is what it's all about...you are...totally....a FineScale Modeler.

My hat's off to you, brother.

And....thank you for taking so much of your time to make all that you do so very entertaining and instructional for everyone.

You are one in a million, mate.

P.S.  Emma STILL loves her Iron Man picture.  That thing is awesome.  Thank you.

Great work with the weathering!

It's coming together beautifully, Chuk. Amazing attention to detail. I have no idea what

you will do for an encore, but I await it with baited breath!  Great work.

Cheers,

Ernie :)

Thanks, guys!  I've been poking along on the figures, and have a few corrections to make on the jeep, but it'll get done soon.  I have to write up a review of the HK big B-17 (wow, what a kit!), and then I'll be building the Icaerodesign IAR 81 C in 1/48.  Can't wait to start it!  

I had to look that one up. Looks interesting.

Oh, yeah the good ol' Icaerodesign IAR 81 C.    

OK, Ok, I too, had to look it up.

That looks like a good starter for your talented tweaks and additions.

But don't forget to put the oil in the engine of this one, be a shame to score a cylinder after all this work

I, for one, am looking forward to this build and the possibility of a new cast of supporting characters.  Maybe the Gypsy Chicks?

Here is a photo of this Romanian fighter.

Thank you, gentlemen! Now comes the final chapter- take it away, ladies!




































 

chukw

Thank you, gentlemen! Now comes the final chapter- take it away, ladies!

 Wunderbar!!!! Camera is a neat little touch.

You have the patience that I could only hope to have. Another aweome addition to your resume.

Are the Ladies by chance going to be consulting on the next project?

Cheers,

Dave

Another outstanding build and superb tutorial, five stars ... Looking forward to your next build !

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                                                                                       Outcast !

                                                                    End Transmission-Semper Fi

Great finish, Chuck!  I especially liked seeing your process on the figures, since I think they're an important part of any display.  I'm glad they were important to your diorama, too.  And yes, the Leica is a great touch, too!

Truly incredible work. But I think the f stop on the leica is incorrect for outdoor photography. Ha

Well Chuck, I too am glad to add my voice, to say,

 Great Job.  

The rework on the camera  boy  er  man  was just inspirational (in my never ending quest of "how come that fig is too small/large  and what to do about it.") I now know surgery!  (maniacal laughter optional, but likely)

 RAUALDUKE is partly correct about the f stop.     However during the African daytime, after September 29th, just before vespers, such a setting would be apropo, for a 15 minute period;

thus you have once again shown us your mind numbing er true attention to detail.  

And of course, Hannah and Fritzi complete the scene!  Oh those girls!  Uh, the possibilities are endless...Thanks Chuk, it was huge fun following along for your incredible project. 

Gary

My hat is off to you, chuk. Beautiful in everyway!

Lee

Fantastic work on your diorama! Looking forward to your next project!

But first, cook yourself a steak, pour yourself a beer and enjoy some playoff baseball. Go Dodgers!

Since I've run out of superlatives, Chuk, just let me say how much I've enjoyed the build.

Wonderful work.  I'm looking forward to the Romanian adventure...hopefully Fritzi and Hannah

will join you!

Cheers,

Ernie :)

Chuk's gonna have to come up with one of these:

Thanks, gang!  So glad you all liked it- I know I had a great time with this build.  Hannah and Fritzi are on leave until my next German build- I'll have native Romanian to assist with the IAR.  Great Honk, I hadn't even thought about that coin, Subby- yikes!   ;D