Helldiver! 2/08/09 Post Script

I want more!  I love this WIP.  Once he finished this kit someone should go through, take out the replies, and sticky the thread, because this is some really good info

First of all, many thanks to all who helped with research on the color scheme- a lot of folks dug and dug, and the results came up... overall Glossy Sea Blue!   I'm busy consulting and reconsulting my Magic 8-Ball to see if it will be a yellow-nosed bird from the Bunker Hill or a White-striped Beast from the U.S. Randolph.  Answer hazy- ask again later!    In the meantime, here's a tale of dogged perseverance against events both physical and metaphysical- read on, if you dare!

Thanks for the update, chuk. From now on, eat your limes like a good sailor!

 

Thanks for the installment chukw! Glad I stayed up for it! So much to assimilate.

Really hope you're not as ill as Li'l Chukw............SEE! now mind is reeling!......you still have tons to do!

Thanks again for an entertaining and thought-provoking post!

Well lets see time for a new adjective....hummm............uhh....ok lets try superifipendous!

Ahh, yes.  That part where all kinds of adversity strikes.  Physical, mental, and plastical.  But I feel sure that Chukw will rise again!!

Curtiss had the same problem, but no one there had Chukw's skill and perserverence. 

Thats just typical. You produce amazing stuff even when your ill LOL. Mail me the failed bit. Its a work of art in itself. Ill stick it on my modelling shelf as something to aspire too.

All jesting aside, get well soon fella. We need updates.

...Guy

 

subfixer wrote:

Thanks for the update, chuk. From now on, eat your limes like a good sailor!

Thank you, sub- man, I'd eat anything right now to get over this bug.  Off to the doc's at 3 today...

namrednef wrote:

Thanks for the installment chukw! Glad I stayed up for it! So much to assimilate. Really hope you're not as ill as Li'l Chukw............SEE! now mind is reeling!......you still have tons to do! Thanks again for an entertaining and thought-provoking post!

Thanks, buddy- there is still a ton of work- gotta do the edge frames for those sliding cockpits, mask all the clear parts, add some photo-etch to the exterior- then PAINT!!.  But first, a nap... ;-)

davew6003 wrote:

Well lets see time for a new adjective....hummm............uhh....ok lets try superifipendous!

Thanks, Dave!

jeaton01 wrote:

Ahh, yes.  That part where all kinds of adversity strikes.  Physical, mental, and plastical.  But I feel sure that Chukw will rise again!! Curtiss had the same problem, but no one there had Chukw's skill and perseverence.

Let's hope I rise again! ;)  I really just make my own problems- I made those original panels before I'd glued the fuselage and deck together and could in no way test-fit them.  Then they went in a little storage bin for months and months... It'll all work out.  Over on the Aircraft Resource Center boards, Pierre, aka Scalephantomphixer has broken the floats on his beautiful Tamiya stringbag diorama once, melted them in a second try and has rebuilt the whole diorama over again, including a scale bicycle and trout- yes, trout!  I take my determination inspiration from this thread:  http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=144277

Luftwoller wrote:

Thats just typical. You produce amazing stuff even when your ill LOL. Mail me the failed bit. Its a work of art in itself. Ill stick it on my modelling shelf as something to aspire too. All jesting aside, get well soon fella. We need updates. ...Guy

Thanks, Guy- I should be working, but at least modeling gives me something I can piddle around with in between bouts of wandering around the house in a zombie-like state.   That's not a whole lot to get done in three days, but it's nudging this boulder a few inches closer to the finish line- or is that the edge of a 400-foot cliff?   ;D

Chuck, 

 

A little bit of sugar helps the "medicine" go down, ya know. Hope you get well soon. Been there done that, not recently though. Got so bad that I did not even work on a model for several months ( itching to get to it later though).

 

Really enjoy your updates. They are one of the things that I look forward to each week. Keeps me coming back to the forum. Your skills make me want to take more time on my own projects.

Take care...... 

 

cmixson wrote:

Chuck,    A little bit of sugar helps the "medicine" go down, ya know. Hope you get well soon. Been there done that, not recently though. Got so bad that I did not even work on a model for several months ( itching to get to it later though).   Really enjoy your updates. They are one of the things that I look forward to each week. Keeps me coming back to the forum. Your skills make me want to take more time on my own projects. Take care......

Ain't it the truth.....ain't it the truuuuuuth! I think modeling is 90% perspiration and the other half is inspiration!

(...to paraphrase Yogi Berra!) 

 Oh boy no germs allowed! Thanks for the latest installment Chuck. I am like ,"WHat else can he possibly do?" and yet you just keep on making it better.  I hope you realize that you got me cutting open molded doors and Namrednef is even drawing pics. So many others seem to be inspired to take a little more time and make things like a little better.

 Get well soon!

Great stuff as usual, Chuk.  You really ought to be charging for the show, but I'm glad you're not!

 

chukw.....Lots of inspiration and encouragement to be had in these fora. But I was in danger of hitting a wall with my SBD build. I went back and reviewed this beastly build for some different ideas. My build is not as ambitious, of course, but I found something to light that bulb above my head.

I've seen my way 'round the problem and am heading for the wild blue, yonder!

Great ref here! 

So, what'd the doctor say? Hope it's nothing serious and you'll be okay!

I myself have been battling my own medical issue (a hernia) for some months. Gotta get that darned thing fixed. It's a race between the hernia and trying to get the funds to pay for the surgery.

On a lighter note, part of the reason why it's taken me nearly six years to build my current project (and it's still not finished) is all the time I've had to spend filling...sanding...filling...sanding...filling...you get the picture. It took me six months of off-and-on work to get the roll cage finished.

Glad to see you're back, anyway!

 

I know the sked is a bit slewed by some illness.....wanted to review your post and thought I'd bump it.

The metal tape is a great stroke......not exactly my brand....but if it works. Just be sure to burnish it well!

Hope yer feeling better chukw!

Chuck I saw this build on the M2 forums was amazed and still am Absolutely incredible.  JOHN

Just logged on today to see how the Helldiver was coming along and get a little inspiration before I cut some plastic. I hope everything's OK!

Thanks for all the good vibrations, gents!  I've gotten over that ghastly flu in time for a busy streak with work and home, and now I've got a summer cold.  Waah!   Don't worry, though- I'm plugging along and all is on the uphill swing.   I've been adding to the build all along the way, and this weekend the Beast has turned a corner- read on, faithful comrades!   

Chuk I haven't said anything here but I have been watching for a while. I think you, little chuk and abe are the masters of scratchbuilding I have learned alot from here. My eyes don't see any flaws at all.

I LOVE YOU!

I have been trying to figure out how to make a circle disk for almost a year at this point!  I swear I am going to kiss you

 

Wow!

A week's worth of fodder!

More after another look or ten!

TY! 

Chuck maybe this has already been mentioned but: when you are done could you compile all of your instructions and photos into one file so we can keep it as a reference guide. It sure would be a handy tool to keep on the desktop.

But even more, I again say that they should go through, and get his pics and posts, remove the 'thats great!' replies, and pin the topic

Another fun and educational update Chuk!  WHat paints are you using on this bird?  Inquiring minds want to know.

Excellent installment, Chuck. Tops as usuall. The masking of the wheel wells looked nightmarish. I wonder if i may be so humble to suggest an idea for future reference? Another Talented fella on this site, Swanny, gave me the idea of putting tissue paper in open orifices and then settling them in place with a few drops of water. Saves on Tamiya tape, doesnt damage delicates inside and holds securely.

Paint is making this bird look sweet. You are definately on the final stretch and im really looking forward to your weathering techniques. Are you going for a well worn bird, factory fresh or somewhere inbetween?

More inquiring minds need to know.

...Guy

Wow.... awesome chukw.  Thanks for the tutorial on the disks!!  I've also been trying to make some and that helps immensely.  And those masks.... what a simple idea that works SO WELL!!  I've always had trouble finding the edges too.  They sure cut them with a thin blade!!!  LOL!!

Cant wait for the next installment!

 Wow seeing you start the painting process is bringing tears to my eyes. Must be the fumes. Just bouncing around the forum it seems like there is a rash of clearcoating issues, Being cloudy or reacting with the decals extc. Stay sharp! The painting part is one of the hardest for me!

What a great update. Really looking forward to each one. Will wait with baited breath for next wonderful installment...

Liked the idea about showing up the mask cuts. First time I used some, had a dickens of a time finding the seperations. ....what a knothead....sometimes things aren't too clear after beating your head against the workbench for so long.

 Will look forward the weathering and such...

 

 

Superb work as always, chuk. I like Giant Abe's new buffed-up look, too.