You ain't kiddin' Chuck. That's a mighty short to-do list. The weathering on the radar looks spot on. I still can't get over how amazing the weathering turned out for the whole bird. A++

On a side note. After a very. VERY long, cold and just plain miserable weekend at work (well Fri thru Sun) your blog really helps me wind down and relax. I feel much better now. Thanks.

Matt

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 over 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!

Contratulations on an artful build, and an epic, entertaining, and enlightening thread. I wish I had the talent (and patience) to do something like that.

But we're spoiled now, so you must take a short sabbatical to recover from your "Iliad", then begin an "Odyssey"!



Automaton

Chuck That was AMAZING!! Thank You.

Simply remarkable. I hate to see it end in a way. I have learned so much watching this build and enjoyed it thoroughly. Great work.

WOW.......

I've been keeping up with this build and man.. that is simply amazing work... I certainly hope that you'll tackle another bird soon...

Hi Chuck,

Congratulations for both the model and the entertaining thread. I think this is a milestone in online modelling...

Jean-Luc

Now that was a fun thread. I'm sure I'll re read it several times. Both for modeling techniques and just to hang out with Lil Chuk and GP Abe. The Helldiver turned out a stunner. Good job Big Chuk. I hope you decide to share your next adventure with us too.

Matt

Hi Chuk

What an amazing threat err thread!!! Congratulations!

On an exhibition I would have looked at it thinking: "Hmm, nice!" and walked by. Only these Internet SBS build can make me really appreciate the work that went into the model kit.

Thanks a lot!!!

all the best

Steffen

This build thread thread indeed was a pleasure to watch. Simply stunning work!

I'm sure this has been discussed many times over the thread, but here goes again. This'll be a feature on the site as well, right?

Any ideas for the next one?

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
It's over!!! No more Mr. Penny, no more how'd he do that!!!!

Fantastic build. Great fun, great information, great techniques. I soo want to build my HellDiver, but am so not worthy.

Thanks

Thanks for the ride ChukW. I've learned a lot and been entertained too. Will have to read it from the beginning again.

Chuck,

Spectacular work on both the HellDiver and the build log. Thanks for sharing!

Michael

I hope so... but I already feel sorry for the guy who will do the editing work...

Jean-Luc

Thank you Chuck for such an entertaining and enjoyable blog. Loads of leasons along the way I can't wait for your next one

Luciano

Hey Chuck

this was the best build log ever! Can your bird actually fly with so many details?

Looking forward to the next episode

totally amazing work, chuck!

I actually feel a sense of loss now that the build log is complete.

I learned a lot from it, so PLEASE start another when time allows.

What am I going to do now that the build is finished, which is magnificent. I have spent the last 15 months waiting for the next episode to appear. I showed my kids, my coworkers, everyone I could get to look at the computer. I am also waiting anxiously for the next project.

Simply stunning, thanks for letting us follow along on your journey.

All I can say, is that this has been the best thread I have fallowed. A show of true tallent, knowledge and humor. I speak for all of us, when I say please start again.

Thanks so much, my friends- I'm glad you've enjoyed the show! I'm going to make a quick base for her with the Eduard plastic decking, and then it's on to the ProModeler Me 410 with the Aires and Eduard goodies. How's that sound?

chuk

That sounds absolutely faboulus. I just wonder how Giant Abe and Li'l Chuk will get along in die deutsche language. There a lot more weird rules to that than USN-english, you know.

Anyway, I'm already looking forward to this, cause I already miss (the lot of) you. But beware, there's allways a philosophical armwrestle going on somewhere, über what colour the RLM's really look like

:-H Tony.

They will be Bismarck and "Hänschen klein"



I am really looking forward to that Me 410 build!!

cheers

Steffen

Hi Chuck,
What a fantastic build,I almost expect lil' Chuck to jump in her and fly away.
You have got me thinking, if imitation is the sincerest form of flattery ,I've been considering building the Academy 1/72nd special edition Helldiver the one with Photo etch drive brakes.I'd like to add some additonal detail not up to your level of skill level.
But I have some questions if I may be so bold?
1. When scratch-building a piece how do you work out what thickness stock to use,do measure it or use a WAG (wild a** guess)
2. Do you do other builds as well or was the Helldiver the only kit on the bench?

Cheers

Chris

Chuck.... just amazing.... wow... Thank you for this!