Helldiver! 2/08/09 Post Script

Great work as usuall, and oh sooo funny. You deserve a long and illustrious carrer my friend. Be it in Modelling or cartoons. My only worry is that you may be modelling your Chuck character on my new look.

...Guy

TISAC wrote:

Everyone-   PLEASE don't forget to Strengthen your landing gear struts! Use piano wire, and 'Super Strut' your valued creations! Yes- Piano wire, found at any good hobby shop. This will assist in your kit's ability to survive the ham handed little brother attacks when you aren't looking! Forgive me if this isn't news for some, OK?:)   Thanks!

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...Guy

Everyone-

PLEASE don't forget to Strengthen your landing gear struts!

Use piano wire, and 'Super Strut' your valued creations! Yes- Piano wire, found at any good hobby shop. This will assist in your kit's ability to survive the ham handed little brother attacks when you aren't looking!

Forgive me if this isn't news for some, OK?:)

Thanks!

the Baron wrote:

Great SBS, sir, my hat is off to you! It's really inspiring, because I have the old Monogram SB2C in the stash, and I want to do the same kind of bashing and superdetailing on it.  You're showing that with care, you can really do a nice job with a basic model. Can't wait for the next installment!

Thanks, Baron- this is the ProModeller kit in the AccMin boxing- quite a nice kit, but I just can't seem to leave well enough alone!;D

Leemitcheltree wrote:

And whoever it is that does the little cartoons is a very talented cartoonist - my hat's off to him, too!

 That me, Lee!  Ya gotta earn a living somehow- to pay for modeling! 

Luftwoller wrote:

p.s Shave your fingers you freek. LOL

You should see my toes- all 14 of them!  :O

Jim, Daywalker and all you other fine fellows- I'm still here- just working overtime for a while at the job.  Don't cry for me- exciting stuff is happening- check this out:   http://www.variety.com/VR1117982413.html

I'm the lead concept guy for blur, and helping to put together 30  story art packages for the good folks at Paramount to choose from is a huge job.  Poor Helldiver isn't getting totally neglected, though- the 2nd wheel well is complete.  Work will resume in a week or two. In the emantime, it's back to drawing and painting semi-naked girls with huge guns!   :D  :D  :D

Jim Barton wrote:

Just stopping by to see if there was any new action on that beautiful Helldiver.

, Chuck where are you?

I've got an idea for a sequel...

How about a scratchbuilt 1/24-scale B-52 bomber?

Like a fine wine, this thread gets better with age. The cartoons really snap it up!

Man Chuk, since i came on this forum a good year and a half ago, ive seen countless quality builds posted on here. Of all ive seen, Armor included, this build is the best (IMHO)

I looked at your websites and would recommend others too, too. Your cartoons are great. You have talent my friend.

...Guy

p.s Shave your fingers you freek. LOL

That's fantastic work - and all too seldom do we get to see a really well presented, documented, step-by-step "how-to" article.

Very well done indeed....I'm very much looking forward to the next installment.

And whoever it is that does the little cartoons is a very talented cartoonist - my hat's off to him, too!

Thanks for sharing your build, mate!

As always, great work.  I like that you have labeled the tools also.  Look forward to more of your work.

Great SBS, sir, my hat is off to you!

It's really inspiring, because I have the old Monogram SB2C in the stash, and I want to do the same kind of bashing and superdetailing on it.  You're showing that with care, you can really do a nice job with a basic model.

Can't wait for the next installment!

chukw wrote:

You guys just overwhelm me!  I'm on the run here and will answer you all later- except of Glavbay- those pics RAWK!!!  Thanks a bunch, pal!  I've had to beg, borrow and steal modeling time lately, but here's the latest installment- enjoy!

Do i have to use the same year penny to achieve these great results

MaxSheridan wrote:

Amazing work as usual! I can't decide whether I want to see the finished plane or not. On one hand, the finished model will be absolutely amazing! On the other hand, that will mean these awesome updates will be over. Unless there's a sequel planned......hmmmm......one can always dream! (hint, hint, nudge, nudge)

I am personally going to vote for a 1/48 B 29 (see previous post)

Amazing work as usual!

I can't decide whether I want to see the finished plane or not. On one hand, the finished model will be absolutely amazing! On the other hand, that will mean these awesome updates will be over.

Unless there's a sequel planned......hmmmm......one can always dream! (hint, hint, nudge, nudge)

You guys just overwhelm me!  I'm on the run here and will answer you all later- except of Glavbay- those pics RAWK!!!  Thanks a bunch, pal!

 I've had to beg, borrow and steal modeling time lately, but here's the latest installment- enjoy!













 

I've been watching this build from Day One with great interest.  This Helldiver build is simply incredible!  Congrats on 'beyond museum quality' craftsmanship and detail.  I'm including some of my fathers Helldiver history.  He flew 'The Beast' out of NAS Wildwood NJ.  Included with the pics is the official flight manual, some interior shots and his flight log book.  The blue chunk of metal is part of a Helldiver wingtip from a mid-air 'touch' doing formation flying!  Thank you so much for the detail and workmanship on your project!  jim

ps...I will be more than happy to show more interior pics if needed.

    This thread keeps getting better and better! I can"t wait to see your brass wheel wells!

Doug 

I cant believe the modeling brilliance that I'm seeing in this thread.

Amazing! And thankyou for taking the time to do this.

Mike

....or take things the other way and solicit Chukw to do a 1/144th build!

Daywalker wrote:

OMG Chuck!  This is amazing stuff!  The comedy and illustrations add so much to your build.  I have to admit I'm gonna feel a little depressed when this one is finished.  That is unless, you promise to do another build with similar material!

Yeah great idea Daywalker. So whats next?  A 1/48 B 29 with all the extras? Maybe a 1/48 Lancaster? Ohhh maybe one of those giant german flying boats with 6 engines in 1/48 that would be cool.

chukw wrote:

arki30:  "previous life"- you mean- I'm dead?!?!  I work as an illustrator now- in other words, I'm cheating here!  :D  Check out www.chukw.com- and www.blur.com (my job).  Thanks, man!

Maybe you were, but clearly not now!  Yeah, those websites are sweet.  I can tell we've only seen a glimpse of your sketching talent here.  Keep it up 'cause we like.