chukw Posted January 14, 2015 Author Share Posted January 14, 2015 Here's Dodging Bullets Part 2- Marina is just tuckered out from all the engine work she's put in. Read on, Bold Modeler! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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nimrod77 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Beautiful work as always Chuck! You have the patients of a saint rebuilding those engine mounts so many times, but the result is well worth it 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Chuck, Hard to believe that with all the effort and time, the engine mount was that far off, especially when you over laid the new template on top of the old one. Hopefully, the 2nd time around it took considerably less time to build, yet you still had to remove half of one mounting "V" to get the exhaust manifold to fit. If you didn't mention it, I can assure you I would have missed it. The exhausts really do look like the real thing. Excellent painting and weathering. And the spinner and prop really does look quite good now. The final few pictures really shows the level that your build has reached. Your not that far from the finish line. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Very cool Chuk! I like the use of pale gray rather than silver for chipping to replicate oxidized metal. For some reason silver chipped metal on wings always looked funny to me, but now I know why. It should be much duller due to oxidation! What do you use to bend your brass rod and other metal parts? I recently bent some tubular brass on my build (thanks for checking in BTW) and had a heck of time bending it without marking up the soft metal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruud Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Looking great Chuk. Also great job on being so persistent and continuing to try it again until you are satisfied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks, everyone! I'm plugging away on the fiddly bits and she will soon be done at last! Nimrod, I've done too much to give up now, and I'm only fixing my own errors. Note that the ring was originally glued to the front of the fuselage and was only an outer oval ring with the inner vee's. The new one also has an inner ring that mates to the rear of the engine- that moves the gills farther back and away from the fuselage. Much better! Joel, you're always too kind to a grubber like me! It was pointed out elsewhere that that center lower pipe was likely routed through the carb air intake as a heater, so the kit layout is indeed correct. I still should have move or modified that vee- darn! in any case, you can't really see it at all, so don't tell the Kommandant! ;) Chuck! I'm glad you agree about the oxidized metal- I will add some graphite and a bit of shiny steel to further the illusion of distressed metal. Speaking of which, I use round-jawed pliers for small bends, and the Brass Assist from The Small Shop for wider bends. Tubing is tricky- you have to bend in increments, or even fill the tube with wax to keep it from crushing. Once bent, gently heat the tube to get the wax out. It's never as simple as you'd like, is it? Thanks, Ruud- I ain't calling it quits 'til it's done! ;) One more update oughtta do it- stay tuned! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Chuck It's been one fantastic build to follow, and I've enjoyed every update, post, comment, and suggestion. Of course the highlight is the "girls". Looking forward to seeing this incrediable build finally cross the finish line, then waiting for your next build to start. I'm quite sure that whatever it will be, it will be 1/48 scale, and another journey that will push the model envelope. Joel Edited January 19, 2015 by Joel_W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Great update! I've been waiting for it :) Solid tips about oils and pigments, thank you! Roberto Edited January 19, 2015 by Rocat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z-mare Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Attention Chukw, 446 had no vent hole in the windshield frame !!! You have to notice that you have a hand and a special talent! Congratulations! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks, Z-Mare- I've taken it off. Cheers! Well, this one's done at last. Like every build, this has been a real learning experience for me, and I hope I've been successful in sharing what I've picked up through the highs and lows. Thanks to all for reading along! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Rocat Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Wow, what a ride! Thank you for sharing it! The final result is magnificent and really worth the effort. Bravo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aurora Mark Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 From start to finish, a truly enjoyable build to follow along to. Thank you. Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Chuck I've been along for the ride since day 1. And what a ride it's been. Not the smoothest at times, but you came through like the master modeler you are, and smoothed out every one of those bumps and ruts in the road. Ok, so the girls helped when the going got tough. I learned a lot, and marveled at your techniques and master craftsman's skills. Every build sooner or later has it's end, and the IAR 81C has reached its conclusion. So what's next for you and the girls? Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hey Chuk, thank you so much for all the details, tips, photography, humor and of course your girls! As usual, a build thread not to be missed and so entertaining along the way. Thank you! Maybe you've mentioned it already, but what is next? The other Chuck Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nimrod77 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Fantastic build Chuck! Thanks for sharing it with us mere mortals :) Has the work prospects picked up for you mate?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hat's off, Chuck! Your threads are always a delight to watch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattJCYKZ Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Fantastic work! I've been following this build from the beginning..come to think of it I've followed all of your builds since the Helldiver. I have to say that IAR is quite a pretty machine, and one I'd never known of before you began building one. It's almost enough to make me switch from the jets. Anyhow astonishing work there Chuck! And of course presented on here with the deftest of hands. Love those posts and looking forward to seeing what's next. Cheers! MattJ Edited January 28, 2015 by MattJCYKZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Outstanding! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jgrease Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Great build! Always fun to follow along with your builds Chuk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 My sincere thanks to one and all! This little bug grew on me as I went along- it's really quite charismatic. It reminds me of the Hughs Racer, sleek and simple, but militarized and beefier. As for what's next, I'm just finishing up the first of two statue prototypes for dark Horse Comics. One will tour the comic con circuit, and one will go to China as a sample for mass production. I'll be able to show pics soon, I hope. After that I'm finishing up my Well Provisioned diorama- it got sidetracked by other projects and languishes on the Shelf of Doom. No kit left behind! Well Provisioned Then I'm tackling a US Vietnam-era aircraft in 1/48, complete with new helpers. I think y'all will enjoy it! Cheers! chuk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Then I'm tackling a US Vietnam-era aircraft in 1/48, complete with new helpers. I think y'all will enjoy it! Cheers! chuk I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS ONE!! Given your skills, I'm sure it will be an epic build! :woot.gif:/> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crackerjazz Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Agree. The weathering is super duper realistic. You've successfully shrunk another plane with your magical shrinking ray. I'm eagerly waiting to watch and learn from your new build. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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