An IAR 81C in resin- building the Icaerodesign 1/48 kit

SubarooMike

Those anime-style girls are freaky, however.

But in a good way.  I can't wait to see the new helpers! 

Gary

Great build; I really appreciate you explain how you did the antenna.  Those anime-style girls are freaky, however.

Why not try a Maschinen Krieger kit, Chuck?

My most sincere thanks to all- what a great bunch you are!  

Jim, I sure hope all is well!

As for my next build, look for an interesting figure painting project (done, but in need of client approval), a return to a diorama on the shelf of doom, and then a nice US aircraft form the Vietnam conflict, complete with new helpers! 

Again, my thanks- and cheers!

chuk

Nice saves and a fantastic model! (I haven't spent much time lately at my own workbench, in large part because I had surgery a few weeks ago.) After all that, it's definitely time to celebrate, put some steaks on the grill (I'll have mine rare, please) and grab a nice cold one! And we'll all have to speculate on what's the next build. Maybe a B-36 Peacemaker; I've always liked that one, or perhaps one of those really weird German planes from World War II. 

Thanks once again for all your builds!

Wonderful as always. Such patience and attention to detail.

Can't wait for the next subject. Any ETA on that? Chuck, do you delve into the larger scales?

Bye Lili, Margo, Marina, and MAGDA!

Cheers,

Dave

I've been hooked since your Me 410, keep on gluing.......

Man, I leaned a lot on this journey!  Outstanding work throughout the entire project!  

Thanks for taking us along.

Texgunner

CrashTestDummy

Beautiful work, Chuk, as usual!  The photography is awesome, and I have to keep reminding myself that his is _just_ 1:72 scale. 

Regards,

Gene Beaird

Uh, Gene, it's 1/48 scale I believe...check the thread title! 

Gary

and, it is incredible work!   It's a beautifully built model Chuk.

I like the girls too.

Oops!  Confusion with another build.  It's still an awesome build!

Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas

Good lord......you're scary mate.......

Remember Wayne's World........WE ARE NOT WORTHY!!!  WE ARE NOT WORTHY!!!!

Awesome.

Another great one, Chuck.  Thanks for the memories!

CrashTestDummy

Beautiful work, Chuk, as usual!  The photography is awesome, and I have to keep reminding myself that his is _just_ 1:72 scale. 

Regards,

Gene Beaird

Uh, Gene, it's 1/48 scale I believe...check the thread title! 

Gary

and, it is incredible work!   It's a beautifully built model Chuk.

I like the girls too.

Excellent build and build blog, Chuck!  Your builds make me feel like I just learned to walk erect this morning and am now in search of the secret of making fire.

And Pfennig CAN'T be pleased that you haven't shown what's next!!

:-)

Beautiful work, Chuk, as usual!  The photography is awesome, and I have to keep reminding myself that his is _just_ 1:72 scale.  

Your WIPs are both inspiring and frustrating at the same time.  I still learn so much and try to remember your tips, and tech to try on my own very slow builds.  Thanks again.

Regards,

Gene Beaird

Thanks, BV!

Well, this one's done at last. Like every build, this has been a real learning experience for me, and I hope I've been successful in sharing what I've picked up through the highs and lows. Thanks to all for reading along!

I look forward to soldering up some parts myself soon.  It's the one thing I haven't really just pulled off without much trouble.  Always glad to see some good examples.  =]

Thanks, my friend!  The fixer is a nice surprise indeed.  I am loving the use of pigments, and will be trying this with ordinary pastels.  Cheers!

Here's Dodging Bullets Part 2- Marina is just tuckered out from all the engine work she's put in.  Read on, Bold Modeler!

I really enjoy these installments Chuck.  =D  I'm waiting on the edge of my seat for the next one.  And very happy to hear mention of the pigment fixer for MiG pigments.  I haven't fooled with them too much...but I haven't exactly been successful at maintaining the look I aim to achieve.  It seems to disappear almost entirely.  So thanks for throwing me a bone. =]

Haha, thanks, guys- and a happy new year to all!

Well, I've had a lot of bench time, and Had some serious back and forth with this build!  One thing I did realize was that I left poor Radu Brinzan out in the cold after he was nice enough to send me a set of his IAR 81C decals.  What a dope I am!  I did use them instead of the kit decals (which do look very nice, BTW) They were a treat to apply- judge for yourself. 

I won't go into the issues with dullcoat blushing and bad material interactions, but it's all coming out in th wash.  I had so many pics in my camera that i'm breaking it into two installments- here's Doging Bullets, Part 1-

Very nicely done here Chuk. =]

Okay, I know you mentioned the scale early on, but having the cotton swab for scale is really eye-opening.  You failed to mention that most of your work had to be under a microscope!  

Nice work, sir!

Gene Beaird,

Pearland, Texas

Truly incredible from start to finish. I am so stunned with you level of scratch and detail I'm not sure I learned anything here. I am just in awe of you skills. Awesome !!  

Those complex curves really stand out when dressed right!

.............the paint and decal work look really good, too ! 

My friends, I thank you! 

As a member of the Great Unemployed, I've had extra time to work on this project- carry on, Lili!

Nice saves there!