Helldiver! 2/08/09 Post Script

Tell abe there is a reason they call it the Beast.  Fantastic as usual.  That cockpit detail is crazy good.  I say go for the tricolor pacific scheme, but that's just my .  Oh, and when will the Mk II eyeball come out? Will you not need bifocals for that one? Just kidding

This is more captivating than any soap opera SWMBO has ever forced me to watch.

 I can't wait for each instalment. Chuck, you really need to turn this into a comic strip.

Guy! That's chukwalicious!

Can he ever top tugging on GP Abe from the fuse.?.....stay tuned! 

wing_nut wrote:

Great stuff there Chuk.  Sometimes I am not real sure what it is I am checking in to see,  Helldiver progress or the trials and tribulations of lil’ chuk and G.P. Abe.

Absolutely Chuckalicious, I think we all should come up with fresh superlatives. If someone else says AWESOME we fry em I also think the last picture should have background music, like Dick Barton Special Agent!! (God im old)

...Guy

Great stuff there Chuk.  Sometimes I am not real sure what it is I am checking in to see,  Helldiver progress or the trials and tribulations of lil’ chuk and G.P. Abe.

LOL!!!  Chuck, you idiot......What a hoot!
I love the artwork.....both 2D and 3D.....very nice work indeed....and very entertaining.
Does the angry little man with the beard have a name?  He's pretty cool. 

Oops....just re-read your last post....he's Lil' Chuk.....does he happen to look anything like you? 

Hah! Yer just lucky you weren't using Geo. Washington on a quarter! He'd be flyin' that Beast!

Thanks big time Chukw! Devastatingly delicious as usual!

(gotta go back and re-read!) 

Ah, Sunday... and another Chuk installment. It's my new hobby... after seeing it, I gave up making models .

namrednef wrote:

OMG....I swear....this is better than waiting for "The Sopranos"! Thanks chukw! That interior!.......I'm sitting here with a ref book......SAME exact thing! (except in color!) .....and thanks for the site links chukw!

raider83 wrote:

Keeping with the trend of fancy adjectives...Chuk the detail is mind-boggling!.  I marvel at your skill every time.  Do you know what markings you are putting on-Atlantic or Pacific? Keep up the awe-inspiring work!

Luftwoller wrote:

Wheres my cookies??? LOL. Cracking installment, Chuck. Cant wait for the next as well. Ive shown this post to everyone who comes round. Wether theyre a modeller or not. The concensus is, you ARE a GOD. ...Guy

Thanks, Guy! But I'm more like a satyr or  homunculus.... 

Jim Barton wrote:

Coming along beatifully!

subfixer wrote:

That dag-gum airedale needs a flippin' shave! Square him away chuk!

davew6003 wrote:

Well I guess I will have to start recycleing adjectives....so lets see......uhhh how about....astonishing.

spiralcity wrote:

Excellent! I just came across this thread and Im glad I viewd the entire post. Great stuff !

Leo wrote:

Wow, great work, realy AWSOME, it's incredible how small the radio is, it's mind boggling! Best regards, Leo

T-rex wrote:

Chuck, I'm gonna be honest, this is the greatest aircraft build I have ever seen, so much effort, this build is ganrenteed to be a winner.

Chuck, I'm gonna be honest, this is the greatest aircraft build I have ever seen, so much effort, this build is ganrenteed to be a winner.

Astonishing works...........!

Chukw seems to be online in the fora right now,,,,,,,,let's see what happens!

Wheres my cookies??? LOL.

Cracking installment, Chuck. Cant wait for the next as well. Ive shown this post to everyone who comes round. Wether theyre a modeller or not. The concensus is, you ARE a GOD.

...Guy

Hey Chukw..........Just got back from your website.......words fail me in describing your body of work! What an ongoing resume you have! Wish I was off work tomorrow so I could linger.......but it's bookmarked!

OMG....I swear....this is better than waiting for "The Sopranos"! Thanks chukw!

That interior!.......I'm sitting here with a ref book......SAME exact thing! (except in color!)

.....and thanks for the site links chukw!

namrednef wrote:

Another great installment Chukw! Where can we view some your commercial works? If it's okay, I mean. I think it would be interesting!

Thanks, namrednef-  You can see my site at www.chukw.com  and my company's work at www.blur.com  Visiting Orlando any time soon?  Ride the Simpsons ride at Universal- we just finished it and it's really cool!

davew6003 wrote:

Well I think I have run out of adjectives to describe your work.......so I guess Ill go with ...uhhh.....Superb

Thanks, Dave (and dirtball, too!)!  I ran out of adjectives a long time ago- it's why I draw the little pictures...

johnslaidlaw, Daywalker,  agentg:  It must be something in the cheese!  Thanks, buds! 

666Irish wrote:

I am absolutely flabbergasted by this build, not only is it some of the most incredible work I have seen, it also allowed me to use the word 'flabbergasted' in a sentence.   I want you to be my new best friend! (the old one has some miles on it, and I want to trade up)

I've never had a flabbergasted friend before- this oughtta be fun!  Thanks, Irish!

Hawkye, you naughty dog! 

Luftwoller, I'm sorry to hear you were sick- and for a whole month! Craptastic, old shoe- hope things are better.  I'll send you some cookies!

Gadzooks, Galvbay- that thing is awesome!!  Too bad my wife won't let me bid on it....

Guys, this week's installment is a little light, as I've had a lot to do this weekend that's kept me from the bench. In addition to what's shown here I also worked on a lot of little tid-bits that didn't quite get done, so they'll be in the next thrilling episode!  

There is a 'real' rear gunner canopy for 'The Beast' for sale on E-Bay now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-Curtiss-SB2C-Helldiver-Rear-Gunner-Canopy-Mint_W0QQitemZ120259905398QQihZ002QQcategoryZ585QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

How cool is this. Ive been quite ill for about a month now AND the internet has been boogered for the time ive been off work. It all came back on line today and Chucks here. WOO HOOO.

Cracking installment fella. You rock. If this whole thread doesnt get published somewhere...THERE IS NO GOD!!!!

...Guy (Still ruff)

666Irish wrote:

(the old one has some miles on it, and I want to trade up)

I said that about  my wife...once.