Helldiver! 2/08/09 Post Script

Hot-Pb wrote:

Fantastic chukw, I've been following this eagerly, you have lots of very useful tips and techniques scattered throughout the build and I hope this gets pinned somewhere as well. Maybe it would be useful to have the entire build available as a PDF file?   Hot-Pb

Note: After much badgering from our peanut gallery, chukw did begin copyrighting his build posts!

YAY! (something is in the offing!)

Same here: I'm waiting for the final installment, admittedly with mixed feelings because I sure did enjoy following this build! I'm sorry it's almost over, but at the same time, we'll all have a gem of a model to admire. One of these days, I'll have to spend a few hours just going through the whole shebang, start to finish, just like I did one day while recovering from my operation a few months back.

My response to chukw's hint: Maybe I'll have to learn to cook sauerbraten!

Chukie!!

Lookin good, mate.  Always a pleasure to see another installment of Lil' Chuk and his Giant Penny.

The Helldiver looks pretty good, too.

Is is a bit precipitous to ask what's next on the workbench?  Can't  wait to find out.....but mate, you DO realise that you've built a rod for your own back....the next build has to be just as spectacular as Lil' Chuk and his Helldiver....LOL....you did it to yourself, you know......heh heh heh.

As they say in the classics, my friend, "Nil bastardum carborundum"....

Cheers, Brother!

Great looking job, Chukw! My breath is baited waiting on the final show.....

Take care and to all your a great holiday.

Today chukw's Beast is 466 days old!

Thanks do much guys- and happy new year to one and all!   First off, I'd like to thank Smeagol for compiling the post in one thread- that must have taken forever.   You're A-Number 1, my friend!  I have gotten some work done- the bird is almost fully cooked at last.   However, I've had to put business before pleasure once again- I was given a special assignment at work that simply has to done by January 5th.  If it weren't really important to out company and just downright fun I'd be whining about- but I'm not.  My wife has been amazingly supportive at having to give me up for what should be ten days off, but that's just the wonderful woman she is.  That dear little model airplane of mine sits waiting for me to finish my storyboards before I can give it the attention it really deserves.  It's become amazingly fragile, what with all the little hatches and tidbits in place- I have to hold it very carefully!  I've even collected all the leftover parts and paperwork in anticpation of it being done.  A little paint, the antenna wire- and it's done.   Thanks for you support- and patience! 

As for that next project, well- you'll never make me talk, Herr Schickelgruber! 

namrednef wrote:

Today chukw's Beast is 466 days old!

Just wait till this beast is 666 days old

Did I just say that out loud oops.

Happy New Year to you and all chukw! It's been a great ride!

.....and now........it's Monday!

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Chuk, quite frankly you are not a modeler.....you are an artist in the purist sense!  I bow to you oh jedi master of styrene!  Your tutorial over the time I have watched it has given me tips and pointers I think will make me a better modeler.  For that I thank you.

I can't wait to see what new project you will have up your sleeve!

Brian

Chuk, WOW.  I have to say, this is a thread that I've been following since I've joined and I am absolutely stunned with what you have accomplished.  Your Helldiver is beautiful.  I'm almost sad that it's finished.  Great job!

Mike

Incredible!  BRAVO, sir!

Thank you for taking us all along; I have never seen such an intense build.  The finished result, is simply amazing.

:::: Slow Clap::::

And a single tear...

That is simply a masterpiece! You do amazing work! Not to mention amazing posts!

Thanks for bringing joy to us all!

Well... thanks seems inadequate for this superb thread of information, technique, humour and art. But, thank you!

Now, when's the book coming out?

OH MY GOD That is amazing

Wow and Super bow to ya! Chuck! I must say I know for a fact you have indeed influenced my builds over this past year! Can't say you have got me to your level of excellence but I will say you have raised my standards before I say "good enough". Thanks so much for shareing this tremedous build!

You know me I had to look and dig into every pic before commenting! I couldn't believe with all those details there was not one little item you forgot to stick on there.  Not one small light or something.

I have found only one thing I can fault you on............. ............

You NEVER told us what's coming Next!

Whatever it is I shall be watching with baited breath!

Well.............there you go again!

Thanks chukw.....no more can be said.

(I DID have to go back and revisit the radio build......amazing how that detail showed up so well!)

Absolutely amazing Chuk.  I came upon this thread somewhere in the middle and have enjoyed watching the project progress, not to mention the development of the characters.  Thank you for educating and entertaining us.  Now.... put that beauty in a case and keep it safe and clean!

Dave

Beautifully executed Chuk!  I agree, a most entertaining and thought provoking read.  I have adopted many of the techniques you have presented, and I thank you for helping me become a better modeler.

Can't wait to see what's next Herr Oberst!

Chuk, I've been lurking mostly but I still get the emails every week. Great job, and thank you for sharing everything. It's been a great ride. What are your future plans for this model?