An Me509- to fight cancer!

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.

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

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

:O

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

Lee

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.  

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

Mike

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!

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

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

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 .

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!  

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!

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

Your work never ceases to amaze me!!

Mike

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!!

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

"...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.

Yup what he said !

                                                                  The Original

                                                             Mike Oscar Juliet Oscar

                                                                    Outcast !

                                                   End Transmission-Semper Fi !

Wow outstanding stuff Chuk,that mill is looking righteous!

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.

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

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

Superb work as always -Astounding detail !!

                                                                          The Original

                                                                    Mike Oscar Juliet Oscar

                                                                           Outcast !    

                                                         End Transmission-Semper Fi !

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

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.

Thanks! 

The first pic says it all.  :D

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..."