Blue Ace Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Thanks, guys! Kapitan Andrea and I are back in gear! The move went well, and we're adapting to our new lives in a new home and anew place. I won't say it was entirely easy, but we've persevered. I was able to get back to the bench in early December, but this is the first time I've been ready to post again- read on! nice too see your new work bench..i see the compressor but i don't see were you are airbrushing them at?? you have a spray booth.if you do have one love too see the set up cause iam looking for one for my room..??..!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Thanks, guys! It is a glorious view- even if it's raining. This a s a place of dramatic skies and awesome vistas, and we're still learning about it. Blue Ace- When I lived in Redondo Beach my bench was right in front of the big, second-story window. A small fan unit was all the ventilation I needed, as we also had a steady sea breeze helping to evacuate any paint spray. Here it's quite a different story, and I am planning some kind of spray booth- I'll post pics when I finalize and build it. Cheers, all! chuk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jbryan911 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Looks good. I see a couple MiG's in my future. Try using 90% denatured alcohol to blend your Mr Surfacer. It works a little slower than acetone, but I've found that it does not mar the plastic. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Wonderful update per usual, really creative sollutions:D You've got all kinds of special toys, one tool for each job...really impressive :) Cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dmanton300 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Looks good. I see a couple MiG's in my future. Try using 90% denatured alcohol to blend your Mr Surfacer. It works a little slower than acetone, but I've found that it does not mar the plastic. Jim Even better still, Mr Color thinner. Works as fast as any acetone based liquid, but absolutely will not mark the plastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks, guys! I'm so glad to get the extra tips on using Mr Surfacer- the modeling community at it's finest! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 Progress! Here's the latest from my bench- enjoy! It may be a while before the next update- I've got another project that will sideline the LanceR for a bit. I'll let you know more about that as soon as I can- cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Great progress and really useful WIP, thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Nice work Chukw! Like the details on the ejection seat bottom and the cart. I dont know if this is of any help, back in late 1980's I built this one from the PP Models KM-1M seat designed based on the real seat at Kecskemet AFB. Actually there were 3 versions of this cart in use by WarPac airforces. If you need any details on the cart send me a PM. Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks, Rocat! Gabor, that's absolutely spectacular in 1/72! Check your inbox- I could use a bit of help- bolshe spacibo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 I'm still waiting for my "mystery project", so I've pressed on with the LanceR. You do a lot with scrap wire, brass tube and styrene if you put your mind to it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erik_g Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Nice legs! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Chuk your masterpieces never seem to do less than amaze and inspire awe, an above masterful job on the LG Nice legs! ...which ones? :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Nice job so far! If you want to get rid of those two 1:1 scale squadron patches lemme know! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Well...I'm speechless. The work on the landing gear is just...amazing. Bravo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted June 27, 2016 Author Share Posted June 27, 2016 Thanks, gents! Pollie, I'll think I'll hang on to those patches. ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aigore Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Landing gear porn! Outstanding....you must be all googly eyed after all that wireing and tubing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JackMan Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 It's mesmerizing to watch your work sir! I have a question regarding the step above. After making the shape of the tiny air-scoop with the drill, how were you able to slice it into half so neatly? Thank you in advance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yso Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hmmm. Nice legs.. I mean landing gear... :D :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trainman 2001 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Chuck, I am new to APC. I'm an experienced builder who is often praised at being a "Master". That is, until I completely read your Helldiver thread and this current build. I'm blogging a Trumpeter 1/32 Avenger ABM on three forums, so I won't be doing it on a fourth, but will be following your work closely. I'm 71 and constantly learning new techniques. I've recently started working in brass with the purchase a couple of years ago of an American Beauty resistance soldering unit. Your work scratch building details out of bits of styrene is terrific, but what really blows my mind is your work simulating tubing runs. What are you using for that small diameter brass tubing? I find K-S tubing to have too thick of a wall to look good when working in small sections.  Here was a model I finished for an old friend recently. I was that crappy old Revel B-17 kit. I upgraded it with Eduard Engines and bombardier compartment, but you can't see much since the glazing is too think and too distorted and I don't have vacuum forming capability. It's the Yankee Lady. The client recently flew in the real one and wanted his own. I made my own wing-strips decals.   My normal work is building a rather large O'guage model railroad so I'm doing plastic modeling in the down times. I scratch build stuff for the railroad too, like this substation.   Don't want to steal your post, so I'll stop this.  Anyway, you're an inspiration to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted November 21, 2016 Author Share Posted November 21, 2016 Wow- it's been a while! Thanks Aigore, YSO! Jackman, I stick that bit to some sticky-side-up tape, jest like the tubing bits to carefully slice it in half. That way the halves don't go flying. Trainman, thanks so much for your kind words, and welcome to ARC! Your modeling skills are masterful, indeed. As for the tubing, it's from the British outfit Albion Alloys. You can get packs of telescoping tubing in brass and aluminum from Sprue Brothers- it's reasonably priced and, to me, an essential modeling supply.  I've not given up on this build, just sidetracked by work, life- and a build article for TMMI! Stay tuned for that, and cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trainman 2001 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Chuck, based on your work, I bought the Albion Alloys telescoping micro-tubing sampler from Sprue Brothers (2 packs) and can't wait to try and use them. But for the life of me, I can't imagine threading anything through the hole in that .4 mm tube. I almost can't see the hole. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 You'll need good light, reading glasses AND an optivisor! Ask me how I know. ;) Albion Alloys tubing is simply the bee's knees! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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