An Me509- to fight cancer!

chukw

Member since
December 2002
From: Whidbey Island, Washington

Posted by chukw on Monday, October 7, 2013 10:24 AM

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

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subfixer

Member since
March 2004
From: Spartanburg, SC

Posted by subfixer on Monday, October 7, 2013 7:39 AM

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

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

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Ernie_SK

Member since
November 2009
From: Saskatchewan, Canada.

Posted by Ernie_SK on Saturday, October 5, 2013 4:32 PM

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 :)

Seeing double is a good thing...when it comes to wings.

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Jim Barton

Member since
February 2003

Posted by Jim Barton on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 4:48 PM

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!

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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subfixer

Member since
March 2004
From: Spartanburg, SC

Posted by subfixer on Monday, September 30, 2013 6:49 PM

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

Lee

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

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Texgunner

Member since
February 2003
From: Cameron, Texas

Posted by Texgunner on Monday, September 30, 2013 6:14 PM

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. Bow Down

Gary

"All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"

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DUSTER

Member since
August 2007
From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation

Posted by DUSTER on Monday, September 30, 2013 5:58 PM

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.

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet Confused

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Raualduke

Member since
February 2011
From: St louis

Posted by Raualduke on Monday, September 30, 2013 1:09 PM

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

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the Baron

Member since
September 2006
From: Bethlehem PA

Posted by the Baron on Monday, September 30, 2013 1:02 PM

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!

The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen.

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40.mm

Member since
July 2009
From: lafayette la

Posted by 40.mm on Monday, September 30, 2013 9:58 AM

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

The Original

Mike Oscar Juliet Oscar

Outcast !

End Transmission-Semper Fi

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Hartmann352

Member since
June 2007
From: Germantown, Wisc.

Posted by Hartmann352 on Monday, September 30, 2013 8:38 AM

chukw

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

Wunderbar!!!! Bow Down 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? Whistling

Toast

Cheers,

Dave

"Yesterday is history, Tomorrow a mystery, but Today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present".

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chukw

Member since
December 2002
From: Whidbey Island, Washington

Posted by chukw on Sunday, September 29, 2013 8:50 PM

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

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subfixer

Member since
March 2004
From: Spartanburg, SC

Posted by subfixer on Saturday, September 21, 2013 2:45 PM

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.

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

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DUSTER

Member since
August 2007
From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation

Posted by DUSTER on Saturday, September 21, 2013 10:36 AM

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

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet Confused

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magnum278

Member since
July 2012

Posted by magnum278 on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 10:51 PM

I had to look that one up. Looks interesting.

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chukw

Member since
December 2002
From: Whidbey Island, Washington

Posted by chukw on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 10:03 AM

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!