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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: chukw on November 05, 2012, 11:04:35 AM

Title: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on November 05, 2012, 11:04:35 AM: I've entered a group build to benefit cancer research. You can read about here,My link (http://www.modelersalliance.com/forum/call-to-arms/119065-call-to-arms-rules) and there's still time to sign up- or simply donate a buck or two.

(http://[url=http://www.modelersalliance.com/images/CTA/MAFLYER_CTA.jpg]http://www.modelersalliance.com/images/CTA/MAFLYER_CTA.jpg[/url])

Well, here I go- better late than never! Since I'm in a time bind, I can't guarantee that the girls show up on a regular basis- I'm busy buildin', man! ;)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_001.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_002.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_003.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_004.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_005.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_006.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Fritzi_004.jpg)

MOD EDIT: Fixed a link!
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Post by: arkon on November 05, 2012, 01:29:23 PM: welcome aboard! this is gonna be great!
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Post by: GTX_Admin on November 05, 2012, 06:06:30 PM: Great idea for a good cause. :)

Plus it brings us Fritzi again :-*

Setting up to watch this.
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Dr. YoKai on November 06, 2012, 02:07:16 AM: Always nice to see Fritzi ( though my heart belongs to Hannah ) and I'm sure this will be another
show-stopping build. Good on ya doin' it for a worthy cause.

...and a quick tangential question- what is that Mech on the screen of your phone?!
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Brian da Basher on November 06, 2012, 03:04:58 AM: Many thanks, Chuck and it's great to have you here among us!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on November 07, 2012, 11:49:55 PM: Thanks, gents! It's good to be here. Dr. Yokai, here's a full pic of that mech- it's just some practice at painting for your truly.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KlNEjnoQ5rk/UG22XlQSuoI/AAAAAAAAA38/WELv-Kc3QDk/s1600/FleaCannon_01.jpg)
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Post by: Dr. YoKai on November 09, 2012, 05:14:31 AM: wait...thats your design?!? Man, that could stand in any issue of Hobby Japan! Thanks for posting the full image-I hope you'll post more SF work in the future.
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Post by: sotoolslinger on November 09, 2012, 05:45:03 AM: Most awesome all around :) :-*
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Post by: RussC on November 10, 2012, 07:19:27 AM: Welcome to BtS, Chuk' and Fritzi (panting) and Pfennig and the rest too. Have followed your projects for a long time. Didn't know you did digital art as well, .... pretty excellent practice! That belongs on DeviantArt if not there already.

Happy to welcome you to this land of immeasurable improbability !

Fritziiii.....!
(http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/127/7/3/rex_nf_by_russc1-d4yx3a0.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on November 26, 2012, 11:34:56 AM: LOL- thanks, guys!

The first pic says it all. :D

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_016.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_007.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_008.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_009.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_010.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_011.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_012.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_013.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_014.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_015.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Hannah_005.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: GTX_Admin on November 26, 2012, 12:36:01 PM: (http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt114/xeno0000/Smilies/drooling_smiley.png)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Dr. YoKai on November 26, 2012, 11:03:47 PM: rrrRRRROOOWWWLLlllllllllll! *ahem* Yes, and ah, stunning modelling as well. The tip with the dry brushing
techinque is a welcome one-I would'nt have thought of oils for it. What advantages do they offer over
acrylics, Chuk?
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Post by: ChrisF on November 30, 2012, 11:28:55 PM: Love it !
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Post by: GTX_Admin on December 01, 2012, 03:04:28 AM: Pinning that Iron Cross on Hanna could have been interesting... 8)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on December 17, 2012, 11:38:03 AM: I could swear I'd posted an answer a week and a half ago! Thanks, gents- Dr Yokai, I'll shot you a reply on that in the AM- it's dinnertime now! ;)

Here's the latest scooby- from our gal Fritzi.

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_017.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_018.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_019.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_020.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_021.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_022.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_023.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_024.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_025.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_026.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_027.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_028.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Fritzi_005.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: arkon on December 17, 2012, 01:19:52 PM: this is just all kinda good stuff!
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Post by: ChrisF on December 17, 2012, 08:34:09 PM: Most impressive !!
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Post by: sotoolslinger on December 18, 2012, 05:10:59 AM: Holy crap :o That is some supreme building right there :-*
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: apophenia on December 18, 2012, 08:31:24 AM: Yes, fantastic modelling :-* That plastic thingie in the background seemed to be coming along nicely too!
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Brian da Basher on December 18, 2012, 10:10:38 PM: The work of a consummate professional!

The talent and skill displayed here are simply astounding!!!

Brian da Basher
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Post by: Gingie on December 19, 2012, 09:41:42 AM: Most excellent!

And liquid paper as putty? Hmmm....
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on December 19, 2012, 11:36:11 PM: Thanks, guys!

Gingie- make sure you get the smelly stuff- the water-based offering doesn't really cut it.

I'm off for a lengthy Christmas break in a couple of days- more to come!
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on December 31, 2012, 11:16:50 AM: I've been buildin', man! BUILDIN"!!

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_029.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_030.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_031.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_032.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_033.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_034.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_035.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_036.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_037.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_038.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Hannah_006.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: arkon on December 31, 2012, 02:58:17 PM: i am not worthy! (throws self off cliff) your work is magnificint!!!
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: taiidantomcat on January 03, 2013, 04:08:52 AM: Excellent craftsmanship :)
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Post by: GTX_Admin on January 09, 2013, 03:44:56 AM: :)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: flappydaffy on January 19, 2013, 08:51:12 AM: :icon_surprised: :icon_surprised: :icon_surprised: serious work done here !! congrats haupfrauw hannah
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Logan Hartke on January 19, 2013, 09:08:31 AM: Well done!

I had to laugh because two solicitors have come to my door in the past couple of weeks, asking me to buy something "to support cancer". Each time I've successfully resisted my desire to correct them or make a joke at their expense. "Fight cancer"? "Support cancer research"? No, "support cancer". *sigh...*

Cheers,

Logan
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on February 06, 2013, 10:59:01 AM: Thanks, fellas!

Well, then, moving right- let's look at some legs!

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_039.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_040.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_041.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_042.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_043.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_044.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_045.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_046.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_047.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_048.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_049.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_050.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Hannah_007.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Fritzi_006.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: GTX_Admin on February 06, 2013, 03:09:42 PM: :) :)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: ChrisF on February 06, 2013, 07:43:06 PM: Brilliant fella !
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on April 01, 2013, 10:39:43 AM: Thanks! ;) Distractions aside, Here's the latest on this fun little build- take it away, Hannah!

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_051.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_052.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_053.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_054.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_055.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_056.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_057.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_058.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_059.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Hannah_008.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Fritzi_007.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 01, 2013, 10:50:51 AM: :) :)
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Post by: ChrisF on April 01, 2013, 06:52:31 PM: Ive been waiting for an update to this ! :D
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Old Wombat on April 01, 2013, 07:50:44 PM: Quote from: GTX_Admin on April 01, 2013, 10:50:51 AM
:) :)
What he said!

;)

Guy
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: tanktastic43 on April 02, 2013, 01:58:41 AM: Loving this!

..... and the build too!!! ;)

tt43.
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Doom! on April 02, 2013, 02:06:17 AM: Chuck, nice to see things are in motion again, always educational and inspirational! :)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on April 04, 2013, 10:47:32 PM: Thanks, everybody! I hope to dig back in this weekend and get the camo on. Maybe even start the matching Kubel!
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on April 15, 2013, 09:33:52 AM: Well, we're waiting to hear from the vet on our sick dog. I've been trying to keep busy- so here goes.

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_060.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_061.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_062.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_063.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_064.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_065.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_066.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_067.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_068.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_069.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_070.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_071.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_072.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_073.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_074.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_075.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Fritzi_008.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: father ennis on April 15, 2013, 12:01:39 PM: Very impressive build !!!
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Post by: GTX_Admin on April 15, 2013, 04:02:50 PM: :)
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Post by: finsrin on April 15, 2013, 04:44:12 PM: Your presentations of how build was done are fantastic :) :) :)
Results are just as fantastic :-* :-* :-*
Thanks a bunch for sharing techniques :) :) :)
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Post by: Doom! on April 16, 2013, 12:01:21 AM: Looks so good in that scheme! I love the fact that you paint the national markings.
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Post by: chukw on April 16, 2013, 10:41:19 PM: Thanks, everybody! It feels like the hard parts are all done- now to continue with the fun part- weathering! 8)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on May 06, 2013, 10:22:00 AM: Here's an update at last! Andi seems to have recovered and is back to full health, my job is hopping and my wife and I are well. That said, things do keep cropping up and modeling has to take second fiddle- and posting plays trombone. I had to cut this update short- look to the last pic for a teaser of where I am now. ;)/>/>

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_076.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_077.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_078.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_079.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_080.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_081.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_082.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_083.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Hannah_009.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Buzzbomb on May 06, 2013, 12:43:20 PM: Just great ... as usual Chuk

In this update I particularly like the variations on the yellow on the cowl

great detail painting
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Post by: Old Wombat on May 06, 2013, 12:46:30 PM: Mrowr! :P

And the Me. 509's coming along very, very nicely, too! :D

:-*

Guy
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Post by: father ennis on May 06, 2013, 04:20:50 PM: Damn !!! I never thought of using those wedge sponges !!! I got some in my makeup kit. Guess I should give them a try ... Before anyone asks, I have a makeup kit because I do stage makeup,but not usually on me .. !!! You're doing a great job on this. I can't wait to see more !!! Very inspiring !!!
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Post by: chukw on May 20, 2013, 10:23:37 AM: Thanks, guys! I think I can call this plane done. Of course I'll have to add a fresh oil streak here and there- as I build the diorama base. Updates will continue!

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_084.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_085.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_086.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_087.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_088.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_089.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_090.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_091.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_092.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_093.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_094.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_095.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_096.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_097.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_098.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_099.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_100.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_101.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_102.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Fritzi_009.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Old Wombat on May 20, 2013, 03:48:05 PM: Simply outstanding, Chuk! Love it! :icon_alabanza:

... And I'll be coming back to your works to steal some techniques & how they should be done, when I get a bit more technical with my builds.

:icon_ninja:

Guy
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Post by: GTX_Admin on May 20, 2013, 04:39:36 PM: :)
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Post by: Dr. YoKai on May 24, 2013, 12:12:13 AM: Another beautiful build - and the model ain't bad either! I can see the method of propping up the tail
becoming a standard. Its a brilliant innovation.
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Post by: father ennis on May 24, 2013, 08:34:45 AM: Outstanding job ... !!!!!
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Post by: chukw on May 24, 2013, 11:04:29 PM: Thanks, guys! So glad you like it. I'm thinking about redoing the antenna, at least the vertical blt- that glue blob is just too big. Perfectiuon remains an elusive goal! ;) I hope to get to work on the bas ethis weekend- it's a three-dayer!
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Post by: chukw on May 28, 2013, 09:49:03 AM: It's Memorial Day and the girls are attending services for the fallen, so my dog Andi is keeping an eye on Pfennig as we build our little Kubel. Read on!

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_103.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_104.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_105.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_106.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_107.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_108.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_109.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_110.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_111.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_112.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: apophenia on May 28, 2013, 10:17:31 AM: Quote from: Dr. YoKai on May 24, 2013, 12:12:13 AM
... I can see the method of propping up the tail becoming a standard. Its a brilliant innovation.

Yup, and it's beautifully done.

That's quite a load on the poor little Kübelwagen! Are you going to sag the back suspension or give the rear tires a negative camber?
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Post by: elmayerle on May 28, 2013, 12:34:43 PM: Not to complain, but is there some reason your last few posts have double-posted? That's a beautiful Kubelwagen and I'm looking forward to seeing what more you do with it.
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Post by: ChernayaAkula on May 28, 2013, 01:40:35 PM: That anti-tailsitter method is absolutely brilliant! :)

Quote from: elmayerle on May 28, 2013, 12:34:43 PM
Not to complain, but is there some reason your last few posts have double-posted? <...>

Fixed that! ;) Deleted the double posts.
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Post by: Old Wombat on May 28, 2013, 10:14:56 PM: Quote from: apophenia on May 28, 2013, 10:17:31 AM
That's quite a load on the poor little Kübelwagen! Are you going to sag the back suspension or give the rear tires a negative camber?

With that load it probably needs both! ;D

8)

Guy
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Post by: chukw on May 29, 2013, 10:59:09 PM: Thanks, Kameraden- and thanks for the help with the double-post. I always get and error message that leads me to try again- and I've never noticed the double entries. Sorry about that!

apophenia and Guy, canting the wheels will be no problem, but compressing the torsion springs looks to be fairly impractical in this scale. If you have any ideas- also on turning the front wheels- I'm all ears!

Agin, my thanks- and stay tuned for more!
chuk
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Post by: Old Wombat on May 29, 2013, 11:49:10 PM: Sorry, dude, I work 1/35th & I still have trouble actually doing alterations like that.

I have thought about taking the kit leaf-springs out (coil springs are beyond me completely) & scratching some flat ones from thin styrene sheet but didn't (too much like hard work at the time, as I'd already put the rest of the build together). Turning wheels that are moulded straight can be a definite PITA. So far I've only used the play in the kit parts to induce a slight turn but I have thought of a more complex method involving cutting off the hub/brake/ball-joint unit & replacing the ball with a similar sized bead (attached to the axle using wire through the hole) & grinding out the socket/cup side of the joint with the Dremel. Fit. Induce turn & camber. Glue (remembering to cut & paste the steering linkages as required).

Not sure it will be of any use but I hope it helps.

:D

Guy
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Post by: Antonio Sobral on May 30, 2013, 03:12:50 PM: Fantastic work, Chukw!

And thanks for all the weathering tips!
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Post by: father ennis on May 31, 2013, 06:34:06 AM: From the look of it the 1/48 scale kit isn't much different from the 1/35 version. I would suggested you cut off the spindles and glue the piece to the wheel. I would try to keep it flush. Once it was cured,I would drill holes into the wheel and where you cut the pin off. Do this and pin the parts together with the angle for the turning front wheels. This is how I would do it in that scale.
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on July 08, 2013, 10:36:02 AM: Thanks, friends!

Over a month and no updates? Pfennig is furious! Calm him, Fritzi- please!

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_113.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_114.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_115.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_116.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_117.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_118.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_119.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_120.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_121.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_122.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_123.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_124.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_125.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Fritzi_10.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: GTX_Admin on July 08, 2013, 04:18:15 PM: :)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Antonio Sobral on July 08, 2013, 10:52:37 PM: Great work of detailing!

Ana an excellent idea to reuse those old Schurtzen for that "dieselpunk kind of effect"!
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: apophenia on July 09, 2013, 10:23:48 AM: Nice work! I especially like what you've done with the Kübelwagen -- both the suspension changes and the latest addition of weight ;)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on August 12, 2013, 10:33:48 AM: Thanks, guys!
(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_126.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_127.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_128.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_129.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_130.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_131.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_132.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_132a.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_133.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_134.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_135.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_136.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_137.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_138.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Hannah_010.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Fritzi_010.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Old Wombat on August 12, 2013, 02:31:21 PM: Awesome work, Chuk! 8)

Thanks for the tips (added on my birthday, no less) for settling the springs & turning the wheels. :icon_alabanza:

:)

Guy
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Brian da Basher on August 14, 2013, 03:56:58 AM: That Fräulein can sit on my bumper anytime.

Looks like you're in the home-stretch, Chuck!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on August 14, 2013, 11:13:20 AM: Hey, happy birthday, Guy! Brian, she'd make a nice hood ornament, too!

Boy, did I mess up this post- I've put it up in it's full glory! :-X

Cheers!
chuk
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Logan Hartke on August 14, 2013, 11:58:22 AM: It looks like that Kubelwagen is delivering a Babybel cheese to someone! Very nice work, chuk!

Cheers,

Logan
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: FAAMAN on September 01, 2013, 12:00:27 PM: Absolutely gob smacked at you work, A-mazing! Can't wait to see the end product! 8)

The tutorials you've provided on all the steps in your build are worth their weight in gold, thank you, I've learned a LOT!! :D
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Cliffy B on September 05, 2013, 03:41:29 AM: Don't EVER stop doing what you do man! 8)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on September 05, 2013, 10:54:17 PM: Thanks, guys! It's been one thing after another lately, with the latest being a dead PC! Fortunately the drives are recoverable, and a new macine is due in tomorrow- hurray! The kubel is done, the base is done, the plane is done- and the figures are in process. I hope to finish up this weekend and make the final post, which has already been started. Stay tuned!
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: taiidantomcat on September 09, 2013, 09:44:55 AM: Looking forward to it, sorry about your PC :icon_surprised:
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on September 09, 2013, 09:57:29 AM: No worries, tomcat- and thanks! I've recovered all my stuff- whew!- so on with the show!

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_139.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_140.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_141.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_142.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_143.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_144.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_145.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_146.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_147.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_148.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Fritzi_011.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Hannah_011.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: FAAMAN on September 09, 2013, 12:55:28 PM: Jaw on floor, ..... Triip!! Wow!! :D
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Old Wombat on September 09, 2013, 01:35:20 PM: Do I want to go for a ride? ... Yeah, Baby! :-* :P

Chuk, this is coming along beautifully &, as usual, I learn something with every post! :D

:)

Guy
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Brian da Basher on September 11, 2013, 03:00:31 AM: Not only are your skills completely off the charts, but your Deutsch is flawless, too Chuk!

Your weathering is always a treat, not to mention the frauleins!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on September 30, 2013, 09:54:27 AM: Shucks, gys! Thanks for reading along.
(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_158.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_159.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_160.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_161.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_162.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_163.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/509_164.jpg)

(http://www.chukw.com/Hobby/Me509/Sisters_001.jpg)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: taiidantomcat on September 30, 2013, 11:27:38 AM: Great work!! A great diorama

Look forward to seeing the IAR build (this is not something I see often)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: FAAMAN on September 30, 2013, 12:48:44 PM: I feel funny, is modelling 'spose to cause ............. feelings ........... :-* :o

Brilliant work, flawless build, gorgeous Frauleins, it's a build thread that's got it all !!! 8) 8)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 30, 2013, 06:44:27 PM: Well done.

Also interested in the next build - haven't heard of that particular kit before. What is it like?
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: ChrisF on September 30, 2013, 09:27:34 PM: Kinda wish it wasnt over, again amazingly inspirational work !! :)

Roll on the next build :)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Weaver on October 01, 2013, 10:21:34 AM: Just looked through this again and can't believe I'n not commented on it before now - I've certainly been reading it :-[ (must have been distracted by something...) :P ;)

Anyway, awe-inspiring attention to detail and superb painting Chuk - wish I had 1/10th of your patience, never mind 1/10th of your skill. :)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on October 04, 2013, 10:41:01 PM: Thanks, guys- thanks for sticking with this long ramble. Cheers!
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Cliffy B on October 05, 2013, 12:49:16 AM: Holy #%#$^%*I&*!@ is all I can say 8) Outstanding job man!

So Fritzi's getting transferred or will we see her long lost relative(s)? ;)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: finsrin on October 05, 2013, 01:46:03 AM: I'm with ChrisF, Weaver, Cliffy B :o
Looked at pictures slowly to take in details. So much fine model work for one to absorb.
Are tires OOB like that or did you sand off tread making them look well used ?
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 05, 2013, 04:02:46 AM: Quote from: chukw on October 04, 2013, 10:41:01 PM
Thanks, guys- thanks for sticking with this long ramble. Cheers!

Feel free to ramble as long as you want....we'll just look at Fritzi and Hannah whilst you do(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQUKO7CouAClysw_dH4CiPvuMHIhLgkiggDb5BZ-8d8Ysoq3L0g)
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on October 17, 2013, 10:58:00 PM: Not to drag this back but I do want to say thanks! Cliffy, the girls are in leave until my next German build- Pfennig, too! We'll have new coins and a new lass for the IAR. :D Finsrin, the aircraft wheels are True Details with the bulges sanded waaaay back- they're the treadless, smooth variety. The Kubel wheels are staight from the box- with the seams sanded off, taking some of the tread, too. Makes 'em look like they've gone across all of Africa, doesn't it? Cheers, GeeTee- does that mean I can post "real" aircraft on these boards? Is there a specific place for non-whiffers?

Cheers!
chuk
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 18, 2013, 02:12:21 AM: Quote from: chukw on October 17, 2013, 10:58:00 PM
Cheers, GeeTee- does that mean I can post "real" aircraft on these boards? Is there a specific place for non-whiffers?

Always! Whilst we have a tendency towards the what if type subjects, we also welcome real world just as much. There is no special place since they can just go in the same Current and Finished Projects areas as other builds.

Regards,

Greg

PS. This goes for profiles as well.
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Queeg on October 19, 2013, 06:28:34 AM: This project and blog is just stacked with awesome ......... :-* :icon_beer:

Brent
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Nexus1171 on October 22, 2013, 10:30:57 AM: I'd have to say I love this thread on so many levels

Firstly, I admire charity work (especially when it goes to reputable charities who are actually in it to help people with conditions like... cancer) and I think it would be awesome if there were more art projects devoted to this so hats off!

Secondly, I love the aircraft design
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: chukw on October 22, 2013, 10:27:46 PM: Thank you kindly, gents! I was hoping to get a start on the IAR 81C this past weekend, but Sunday afternoon my wife suddenly realized that she had left her wallet on a vendor table at the flea market. Bummer- especially now that she has to go through the joys of the DMV. :P I did spend a fair amount of time looking through the kit and the lovely book bt Radu Brinzan. I've got some fun detail work ahead of me!
Title: Re: An Me509- to fight cancer!
Post by: Brian da Basher on October 23, 2013, 04:09:38 AM: I'm looking forward to it, Chuk! The IAR 80/81 is a favorite of mine and it's going to be a lot of fun to see your take on it.

Brian da Basher