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Helldiver! 2/08/09 Post Script

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Posted by namrednef on Monday, May 5, 2008 4:28 PM

 

Another great installment Chukw!

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

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Posted by davew6003 on Monday, May 5, 2008 7:42 PM
Well I think I have run out of adjectives to describe your work.......so I guess Ill go with ...uhhh.....SuperbMake a Toast [#toast]
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Posted by johnslaidlaw on Monday, May 5, 2008 8:58 PM

"Hold my beer- I'm gonna try something!"

You're not originally from Wisconsin, are you? ;)

Seriously though, I've learned more from this thread than from 30+ years of fiddling with model kits, and for that I thank you. You're an artist, in more than the obvious way.

Keep it coming!

Gravitas... Gravitas... No, Don't Help Me, I'll Get It In A Moment...
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Posted by Daywalker on Monday, May 5, 2008 9:03 PM
 johnslaidlaw wrote:

"Hold my beer- I'm gonna try something!"

You're not originally from Wisconsin, are you? ;)

ROTFLMAO!!!

I'm from WI too. Big Smile [:D]

Frank 

 

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Posted by dirtball on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 1:43 AM

 davew6003 wrote:
Well I think I have run out of adjectives to describe your work.......so I guess Ill go with ...uhhh.....SuperbMake a Toast [#toast]

  Same here!!...Thanks again..............Harv
 

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Posted by namrednef on Thursday, May 8, 2008 4:53 PM

 

Stand by Chukw fans! The weekend is almost here......! Maybe.....maybe....a new installment?

I'm a-hopin'Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by johnslaidlaw on Thursday, May 8, 2008 5:21 PM
 Daywalker wrote:
 johnslaidlaw wrote:

"Hold my beer- I'm gonna try something!"

You're not originally from Wisconsin, are you? ;)

ROTFLMAO!!!

I'm from WI too. Big Smile [:D]

And if you live here, you'll have heard it often Big Smile [:D]

Gravitas... Gravitas... No, Don't Help Me, I'll Get It In A Moment...
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Posted by 666Irish on Friday, May 9, 2008 8:03 AM

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) 

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

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Posted by HawkeyeHobbies on Friday, May 9, 2008 8:17 AM
 666Irish wrote:
 

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

I said that about  my wife...once. Black Eye [B)]

 

Whistling [:-^]

Gerald "Hawkeye" Voigt

http://hawkeyes-squawkbox.com/

 

 

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Posted by Luftwoller on Friday, May 9, 2008 1:27 PM

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 Dead [xx(] (Still ruff)

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Posted by galvbay on Friday, May 9, 2008 9:56 PM

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

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Posted by chukw on Sunday, May 11, 2008 7:49 PM

 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.....SuperbMake a Toast [#toast]

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

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!  Big Smile [:D]

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....Whistling [:-^]

 

 

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!  





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Posted by namrednef on Sunday, May 11, 2008 8:15 PM

 

OMGBow [bow]....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!Wink [;)]

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Posted by raider83 on Sunday, May 11, 2008 8:25 PM
Keeping with the trend of fancy adjectivesLaugh [(-D]...Chuk the detail is mind-boggling!Shock [:O].  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!
On the bench: Monogram 1/48 Kingfisher Cardinal Ritter- Class 1A 2008 Indiana State Football Champs
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Posted by namrednef on Sunday, May 11, 2008 8:54 PM

 

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!

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Posted by Luftwoller on Monday, May 12, 2008 3:33 AM

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

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Posted by Jim Barton on Monday, May 12, 2008 3:03 PM
Coming along beatifully!

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Posted by subfixer on Monday, May 12, 2008 3:18 PM
That dag-gum airedale needs a flippin' shave! Square him away chuk!

I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

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Posted by davew6003 on Monday, May 12, 2008 6:23 PM
Well I guess I will have to start recycleing adjectives....so lets see......uhhh how about....astonishing.
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Posted by namrednef on Saturday, May 17, 2008 9:22 PM

 

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

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

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Posted by spiralcity on Sunday, May 18, 2008 3:22 AM
Excellent! I just came across this thread and Im glad I viewd the entire post. Great stuff !

 

 

Leo
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Posted by Leo on Sunday, May 18, 2008 6:39 AM
Wow, great work, realy AWSOME, it's incredible how small the radio is, it's mind boggling!
Best regards, Leo
Best regards, Leo
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Posted by T-rex on Sunday, May 18, 2008 2:55 PM

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.

Working on: Trumpeter SU-152 (1/35) Trumpeter E-10 (1/35) Heller Somua (1/35)

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Posted by chukw on Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:30 PM
 namrednef wrote:

 

OMGBow [bow]....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!Wink [;)]



Thanks, fenderman!  (figured it out, did I?) You are too kind, my friend, too kind! :D

 raider83 wrote:
Keeping with the trend of fancy adjectivesLaugh [(-D]...Chuk the detail is mind-boggling!Shock [:O].  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!


Thanks, Raider- I'm leaning toward Pacific- but tricolor or all blue?  Hmmm.....
 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



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

 Jim Barton wrote:
Coming along beatifully!


Many thanks, Jim!

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


Sub, Sub, Sub- He's me- and I have a beard!  You gotta a problem with that, you can take it up with my wife- if you dare!  She'd kill me if I shaved, brother!  ;D

 davew6003 wrote:
Well I guess I will have to start recycleing adjectives....so lets see......uhhh how about....astonishing.


It's okay, Dave- you can use words like "ding-dong" or "nit-wit".  More accurate, I'd say... :D

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

Welcome, spi- and thanks!

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


Thanks, Leo- here's some more small stuff, just for you!

 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.


It'll win me a room in the Loony Bin, if nothing else!  Thanks, T!



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Posted by chukw on Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:31 PM
Well, my friends- much has transpired in the last 48 hours- read on!   If you dare.... :o




















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Posted by Daywalker on Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:42 PM
Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] Oh, man... this thread is better than the comics!  It's even better than getting the latest issue of my fav model rag in the mail.  Unbelievable- keep em comin' Chuck! Thumbs Up [tup]

Frank 

 

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Posted by davew6003 on Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:55 PM
Well what can I say.... its up to the standards we have all come to expect. However.... did we miss the pilots pit buildup? One picture its kinda bare and the next its done? Have we been deprived of some of your master techniques?Make a Toast [#toast]
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Posted by dirtball on Sunday, May 18, 2008 9:59 PM
..........................................Lets just say, I`ve run out of words..................Harv
"I once shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I`ll never know!"
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Posted by johnslaidlaw on Sunday, May 18, 2008 10:01 PM

Ah, Sunday... and another Chuk installment. It's my new hobby... after seeing it, I gave up making models Big Smile [:D].

 

Keep 'em coming Chuk, you've got us all hooked.
Gravitas... Gravitas... No, Don't Help Me, I'll Get It In A Moment...
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Posted by namrednef on Sunday, May 18, 2008 10:06 PM

 

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

 

Thanks big time Chukw! Devastatingly delicious as usual!Thumbs Up [tup]

 

(gotta go back and re-read!) 

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