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                        Helldiver! 2/08/09 Post Script

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                        namrednef
                        • Member since
                          September 2012
                        Posted by namrednef on Monday, January 12, 2009 2:49 PM
                         mucker wrote:

                        Bow [bow]

                        That is simply incredible, Chuk! Above and beyond your skill, thank you for taking the time to share, step-by-step, how you created such a nice model. ONe aspect I appreciate is that you didn't make it look easy...which is truthful. Yet you showed us how to do it in case we want to try. You are a true gem to our hobby. Thank you, sir.

                        ....another aspect amid the great craftsmanship is how chukw never hid or glossed over any errors made along the way and even detailed the repairs!

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                        mucker
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Northern KY
                        Posted by mucker on Monday, January 12, 2009 8:50 AM

                        Bow [bow]

                        That is simply incredible, Chuk! Above and beyond your skill, thank you for taking the time to share, step-by-step, how you created such a nice model. ONe aspect I appreciate is that you didn't make it look easy...which is truthful. Yet you showed us how to do it in case we want to try. You are a true gem to our hobby. Thank you, sir.

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                        Luftwoller
                        • Member since
                          February 2007
                        • From: Bournemouth UK
                        Posted by Luftwoller on Monday, January 12, 2009 8:13 AM

                        Chuck, you rule mate. This whole build has caught our collective imagination. You've made all the things and effort you've put in seem easy. When does the next build start, Gruppenfuhrer?

                        ...Guy

                        ..'Your an embarrassment to the human genus, makes me ashamed to call myself Homo'.
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                        cheymike
                        • Member since
                          June 2008
                        • From: Cheyenne, Wy
                        Posted by cheymike on Monday, January 12, 2009 8:05 AM

                        Chukw.... thanks so much for this thread.  I've learned a LOT watching that 'diver come to life.  And come to life it DID.  Awesome... completely... totally... Awesome!!  What museum are you going to give it to?  :)  Please don't make us wait TOO long on the next project.  And again, thank you for a heck of a tutorial.

                        Cheymike
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                        wing_nut
                        • Member since
                          April 2005
                        • From: Piscataway, NJ!
                        Posted by wing_nut on Monday, January 12, 2009 7:38 AM

                        WOW Chuk, that is really something to look at. Awe inspiring work.  The view into the gunners compartment is spectacular.  I am going to miss these little interludes.

                        Marc  

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                        mark983
                        • Member since
                          March 2008
                        • From: Wilmington, NC
                        Posted by mark983 on Monday, January 12, 2009 5:42 AM

                        Chuk,

                        A most amazing journey!!  Thanks so much for sharing..cannot believe how much detail went into this bird.  Like you were restoring a life-size version.  SOMEONE TELL FINESCALE TO RUN THIS AS A SPECIAL FEATURE!!

                        mark

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                        FastasEF
                        • Member since
                          March 2008
                        • From: Cheney, WA
                        Posted by FastasEF on Monday, January 12, 2009 2:32 AM

                        Tear.

                        As above, I too could not wait each Sunday night for the "Helldiver" e-mail to show up in my inbox. Absolutely amazing, seriously.

                        You sir, have perfected perfection. Hats off to you.

                        Josh

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                        spiralcity
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Fox Lake, Il., USA
                        Posted by spiralcity on Monday, January 12, 2009 1:23 AM

                        I waited until the build was complete before replying.

                        I followed this bird from its infancy to adulthood. GREAT BUILD!

                        She sure is a beauty ! Smile [:)] Make a Toast [#toast]

                         

                         

                         

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                        RadMax8
                        • Member since
                          February 2005
                        • From: Cleveland, OH
                        Posted by RadMax8 on Sunday, January 11, 2009 11:42 PM

                        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?

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                        jeaton01
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Northern California
                        Posted by jeaton01 on Sunday, January 11, 2009 11:41 PM
                        OK, Chuck, get the manuscript off to FSM, it will be one of the best articles ever.  They'll serialize it and run it over several months (or years!).  Great model!!

                        John

                        To see build logs for my models:  http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/mymodels.html

                         

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                        Pavlvs
                        • Member since
                          January 2007
                        • From: Richmond, Va.
                        Posted by Pavlvs on Sunday, January 11, 2009 11:13 PM
                        I take my biretta off to you oh Obi Wan! I have been truly inspired from watching you work. It makes me want to go that much farther on my projects. It's time to start my triplane and see what happens. Are you doing the Toryu next?

                        Keep up the good work and keep inspiring the rest of us!

                        Deus in minutiae est. Fr. Pavlvs

                        On the Bench: 1:200 Titanic; 1:16 CSA Parrott rifle and Limber

                        On Deck: 1/200 Arizona.

                        Recently Completed: 1/72 Gato (as USS Silversides)

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                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, January 11, 2009 11:08 PM

                        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! Wink [;)]

                        Frank 

                         

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                        davew6003
                        • Member since
                          December 2005
                        • From: Alabama USA
                        Posted by davew6003 on Sunday, January 11, 2009 10:08 PM
                        Thanks Chuk........so when is the book or dvd comming out?  Whistling [:-^]
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                        weebles
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by weebles on Sunday, January 11, 2009 10:04 PM

                        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

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                        viper_mp
                        • Member since
                          December 2005
                        • From: DSM, Iowa
                        Posted by viper_mp on Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:43 PM
                        Absolutely breathtaking, Chuck.  Superb in every way.  [sniff sniff] Puts my lil' 'diver to shame. lol

                        Rob Folden

                        Secretary / Webmaster- IPMS Plastic Surgeons Member at Large-IPMS Hawkeye Modelers

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                        smeagol the vile
                        • Member since
                          April 2008
                        • From: Philadelphia PA
                        Posted by smeagol the vile on Sunday, January 11, 2009 9:36 PM
                        Yea... I dont think ill be the only one that hunts you down if you dont submit this entire thing to FSM.  You can use that bit I did for you for christmas so you dont have to wade for posts (I did that just for this, This needs to be published man)

                         

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                        namrednef
                        • Member since
                          September 2012
                        Posted by namrednef on Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:51 PM

                         

                        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!)

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                        sfcmac
                        • Member since
                          October 2004
                        • From: League City, Texas
                        Posted by sfcmac on Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:37 PM

                        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!Bow [bow]Party [party]

                        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............. Mischief [:-,]............

                        You NEVER told us what's coming Next!

                        Whatever it is I shall be watching with baited breath! Bow [bow]

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                        Summit
                        • Member since
                          October 2007
                        • From: Inland Northwest
                        Posted by Summit on Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:36 PM
                        Make a Toast [#toast] Chuck - this has been the most Inspiring , Humorus and Educational Thread to Grace this forum. I feel privelaged to have watched this project transpire. Thank you Bow [bow] and I for one am sad to see this end. Boohoo [BH]
                        Sean "I've reached nearly fifty years of age with my system." Weekend GB 2008
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                        Hellcat man
                        • Member since
                          November 2007
                        • From: Toronto Ontario
                        Posted by Hellcat man on Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:34 PM

                        OH MY SoapBox [soapbox] GODAngel [angel] That is amazing

                         ALEX ZELYK

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                        johnslaidlaw
                        • Member since
                          May 2005
                        • From: Hales Corners, WI, USA
                        Posted by johnslaidlaw on Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:20 PM

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

                        Now, when's the book coming out? Whistling [:-^]

                        Gravitas... Gravitas... No, Don't Help Me, I'll Get It In A Moment...
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                        666Irish
                        • Member since
                          January 2008
                        • From: Woodbine, MD
                        Posted by 666Irish on Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:14 PM

                        :::: 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!

                        She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.

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                        RobbieD
                        • Member since
                          June 2008
                        Posted by RobbieD on Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:11 PM

                        Incredible!  BRAVO, sir!

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

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                        swingr1121
                        • Member since
                          September 2008
                        • From: World Champions! Not anymore..
                        Posted by swingr1121 on Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:09 PM

                        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

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                        New Hampshire
                        • Member since
                          December 2008
                        • From: Goffstown, NH
                        Posted by New Hampshire on Sunday, January 11, 2009 8:07 PM

                        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

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                        chukw
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Whidbey Island, Washington
                        Posted by chukw on Sunday, January 11, 2009 7:50 PM
                        Well- I done did it!  The Helldiver is complete- she's sitting on the bench in a quite glow.  I'd like to thanks you all for the support and encouragement received oover the last 15 months or so- it's been much appreciated.  I've gone from typing captions, which is laborious and dull for me- scribbling away right on the pictures and adding my little homunculi to entertain and amuse.   Over 500 pics and who know how many posts later- I've finished me a model!   But you're not logged in to hear me yammer- on to the pics!   






























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                        sf_plane_nut
                        • Member since
                          August 2015
                        Posted by sf_plane_nut on Sunday, January 11, 2009 5:00 PM
                        cant wait to see this thing finished...i have been watching this since the beginning and it has been nothing short of an amazing clinic....
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                        namrednef
                        • Member since
                          September 2012
                        Posted by namrednef on Saturday, January 10, 2009 8:09 AM

                         

                        Whistling [:-^]..........

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                        namrednef
                        • Member since
                          September 2012
                        Posted by namrednef on Monday, January 5, 2009 3:59 PM

                         

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

                        .....and now........it's Monday!Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]

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                        Mikeym_us
                        • Member since
                          March 2004
                        • From: Kincheloe Michigan
                        Posted by Mikeym_us on Thursday, January 1, 2009 9:20 PM
                         namrednef wrote:

                         

                        Today chukw's Beast is 466 days old!Bow [bow]

                        Whistling [:-^]

                        Just wait till this beast is 666 days oldTongue [:P]

                        Did I just say that out loud oops.Big Smile [:D]

                        On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

                        The 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron the only Squadron to get an Air to Air kill and an Air to Ground kill in the same week with only a F-15 http://photobucket.com/albums/v332/Mikeym_us/

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