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Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #50 on: February 25, 2014, 03:37:21 AM »
Wow what a fantastic update! Your detail work is mind-boggling and up there with the greats, Chuk!

I totally understand about bad things happening while modeling. Unfortunately, my bad modeling muse looks more like Margaret Hamilton than the fetching Magda.

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Offline PR19_Kit

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #51 on: February 25, 2014, 07:05:28 AM »
I'm surprised you get ANY modelling done with Magda hanging around the place!  :D :) ;)
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Offline Volkodav

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #52 on: February 25, 2014, 08:11:25 AM »
The sad fact is, being and Australian, that's not what I think of when someone say Magda, now Dorota on the other hand recalls much nicer images.

Offline Old Wombat

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #53 on: February 25, 2014, 01:04:48 PM »
My modelling always seems to be a bad day! (It may have something to do with my lack of skills & exasperating impatience.)

Yet, sometimes, something worthy of not smashing results.

However, nothing comes close to your builds, Chuk! Not sure they're even on the same planet.

:icon_music:

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #54 on: March 31, 2014, 10:31:13 AM »
You guys are way too kind to hit-and-run feller like me!   Pardon my absence- Things have been cookin'!

Here's the latest update- maybe not a whole lot has gotten done, but I will reveal my latest progress and discoveries.  Take it away, Lili!
























Offline FAAMAN

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #55 on: March 31, 2014, 12:22:08 PM »
More amazing building, great work!! 8)
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Offline Brian da Basher

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #56 on: April 01, 2014, 02:43:12 AM »
That's a great update, chuk and I feel your pain about the cowling hiding all those nice details.

That Lili can give me a "tour" any time!

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #57 on: May 12, 2014, 10:21:01 AM »
Thanks, fellas!

Well, it's been a while- we've been dealing with personal issues, some good, some not so good.  We had our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary- good!  My brother-in-law's 60th birthday- good!  Some dear family members in ill health- definitely not so good.  My wife and I are hanging in there- think good thoughts for our mothers if you feel so inclined- thanks! In the meantime, I have been stealing a moment here and there at the bench, and having fun with this elegant little project. 


















Offline arkon

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #58 on: May 12, 2014, 11:04:11 AM »
wow     just    wow! your work is amazing! ( not bad looking helpers you have also)
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Offline Kerick

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #59 on: May 12, 2014, 11:53:37 AM »
You must have amazing powers of concentration to avoid being completely distracted by your helpers! Amazing detail!!

Offline FAAMAN

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #60 on: May 12, 2014, 02:49:45 PM »
 :) excellent up-date, up to the usual standards I see, amazing!!  8)
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #61 on: May 12, 2014, 09:30:59 PM »
Mblurgl! ...... :-\  (Translation from Common Gibberish: Truly, truly awesome work there, Chuk!)


Muh! ......  :-* (Translation from Common Gibberish: I think I'm in lust with an illustration! :P )
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

Offline Volkodav

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #62 on: May 12, 2014, 11:09:12 PM »
Mblurgl! ...... :-\  (Translation from Common Gibberish: Truly, truly awesome work there, Chuk!)


Muh! ......  :-* (Translation from Common Gibberish: I think I'm in lust with an illustration! :P )

I wnt to school with a sicko who referred to a cartoon character he lusted after as "very well drawn" :o

Offline FAAMAN

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #63 on: May 13, 2014, 01:23:18 PM »
Mblurgl! ...... :-\  (Translation from Common Gibberish: Truly, truly awesome work there, Chuk!)


Muh! ......  :-* (Translation from Common Gibberish: I think I'm in lust with an illustration! :P )

I wnt to school with a sicko who referred to a cartoon character he lusted after as "very well drawn" :o

 ;D ;D ;D :)
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #64 on: May 13, 2014, 10:12:25 PM »
Mblurgl! ...... :-\  (Translation from Common Gibberish: Truly, truly awesome work there, Chuk!)


Muh! ......  :-* (Translation from Common Gibberish: I think I'm in lust with an illustration! :P )

I wnt to school with a sicko who referred to a cartoon character he lusted after as "very well drawn" :o

Think I'll just stick to gibberish. ;)
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #65 on: May 14, 2014, 10:36:13 PM »
Thanks, everyone! Glad you like it- it's been nice to have a bit of bench time, as things have been kinda distracting.   Next up:  more rescribing and riveting- hurray, working out the rear collector ring, engine mount and a small, oval flange around the opening in the firewall.  I just might leave the bottom cowl off as well, with this engine beinmg such a nice addition to the kit!  :0

Cheers-
chuk

Offline CSMO

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #66 on: May 15, 2014, 12:39:18 PM »
You don't want to get too chummy with these Romanian ladies. Hannah and Fritzi could get jealous and have your guts for garters, or worse. Beautiful craftsmanship on the fighter plane. Your ladies in uniform look the business. You give Romain Hugault a run for his money in my book.

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #67 on: June 23, 2014, 09:41:23 AM »
Thanks, Larry- that's quite a complimet- cheers!

Dumb things happen in the best of families, or so they tell me.  Read on!


























Offline taiidantomcat

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #68 on: June 23, 2014, 09:47:57 AM »
Hey why do your "mistakes" look better than my best efforts?!  :-\

That stinks chuck, I think we have all been there, but I will tell you the positive you got a practice round under your belt and I learned some helpful tips!  :)

Keep on Keepin on!
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #69 on: June 23, 2014, 09:13:07 PM »
Hey why do your "mistakes" look better than my best efforts?!  :-\

That stinks chuck, I think we have all been there, but I will tell you the positive you got a practice round under your belt and I learned some helpful tips!  :)

Keep on Keepin on!

Ditto! :icon_alabanza:
"This is the Captain. We have a little problem with our engine sequence, so we may experience some slight turbulence and, ah, explode."

Offline kitnut617

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #70 on: June 23, 2014, 09:20:58 PM »
You and my bro would get along real famously chukw

http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=32380&hl=+ripaman's +hurricane&page=46

Anyone wondering, this is his 1/24 Hurricane thread on LSP forum
« Last Edit: June 23, 2014, 09:22:40 PM by kitnut617 »

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #71 on: July 07, 2014, 10:23:29 AM »
Thanks, guys!  Hey, that's an amazing Hurricane build- cheers!

A brief, but happy update- enjoy! 
















Offline FAAMAN

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #72 on: July 07, 2014, 01:45:46 PM »
I'm very impressed, outstanding work as usual!!! Mind you I've not seen a helmet worn quite that way before ....... 8)
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Offline Old Wombat

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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #73 on: July 07, 2014, 10:10:58 PM »
I'm very impressed, outstanding work as usual!!!

Absolutely agree! :icon_alabanza:

Mind you I've not seen a helmet worn quite that way before ....... 8)

What helmet? :))
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Re: IAR 81C- building the 1/48 Icaerodesign resin kit
« Reply #74 on: August 11, 2014, 10:37:47 AM »
 ;)  Thanks, fellas!

Whoa!  An update at last!  Marina is beside herself with excitement- read on!