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Well Done! Kicking off 11/21/10
Kinggeorges
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Posted: Monday, February 07, 2011 - 12:22 AM UTC
Excellent job Chuck
Keep make us dreaming with your story and how to

Best,
Julien
koenele
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Posted: Monday, February 07, 2011 - 03:11 AM UTC
great topic!!
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Monday, February 07, 2011 - 03:28 AM UTC
Good progress Chuck.
PanzerAlexander
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Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 - 09:40 AM UTC
Best presentation ever! Keep it coming!
brynje
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Posted: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 - 10:01 AM UTC
Somebody should make a Scavenger/stowage campaign ^^
chukw1
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Posted: Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 02:16 PM UTC
Thanks, my friends! I've been crazy busy all through January and February, but lately I've had a few hours at the bench.

Today I gave that well some serious abuse- Wendy's getting gun shy!










vayhan
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Posted: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 07:56 AM UTC
Impresive work. Nice blog.
Looking for more
chukw1
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Posted: Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 03:18 PM UTC
Thanks, Kamerad!

This little bugger has gotten to the point that it takes an alert mind and a gentle touch to work on it. So many delicate parts!


















paxtonm
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Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 07:56 AM UTC
Chuck,

Impressive as always! I love the work on the grab handles!

Michael
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Posted: Friday, April 29, 2011 - 09:35 AM UTC
I almost forgot how much I enjoy your builds, keep up the great work Chuck!
chukw1
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Posted: Sunday, May 08, 2011 - 03:21 PM UTC
Thanks, gents!

I've tried something new- and gotten decent results so far. One thing I will emphathize is to use a "light hold" type hairspray- I use a "heavy holding" variety and had a time scrubbing it off. No worries, though- read on!





















chukw1
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Posted: Sunday, May 22, 2011 - 04:34 PM UTC
Well, some days you get the bear, some days the bear over-runs your base and drives off in your favorite tank. Wendy Wehrmacht knows the feeling- right, Wendy?

















jashby
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Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011 - 12:06 AM UTC
Whoah. Bad luck with the PE but you recovered nicely.

Loving this build. Its definately different. I also liked your one on the ME210(?).

Cheers, John
lespauljames
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Posted: Monday, May 23, 2011 - 12:29 AM UTC
Oh NOO! every modelers worst nightmare, so much time and effort, i love your builds Chuck, but i cant help but say you should have tried that one before you hit the kubel, even the modelling supermen have their kryptonite. but, your recovery was fantastic, you are giving me some ideas! well done, more please!!
jrutman
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Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - 03:00 AM UTC
Big fan of all of your work buddy. Nice recovery here. I don't know if I could be bothered after that and it might have become a resident on the shelf of doom.
J
chukw1
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Posted: Sunday, June 05, 2011 - 03:28 PM UTC
Thanks, gents- yes, modeling is its own minefield!

I did a lot of checking- and reading- and asking- and I gave it another try. Let's go, Wendy!

























chukw1
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Posted: Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 03:10 PM UTC
Well, work intruded on the weekend a wee bit, bit I've got a little progress to show. Take over, Wendy!
















Blueheeler
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Posted: Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 08:27 PM UTC
Great job yet again Chuck! No matter how easy the wash seems to be, I always still manage to stuff it up, yet you make it look brilliant. Great work!

Cheers,
Nick.
chukw1
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Posted: Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 12:24 PM UTC
Thanks, Nick!

This week I've tackled coloring the stowage- and a few more things. Take the wheel, Wendy!





















japsubshunter
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Posted: Monday, July 25, 2011 - 08:27 AM UTC
Awesome and very rewarding way to allow us to follow a very detailed building process.
You have a very honest way to show us all the mistakes and then take us through the Solution process as well. I thank you very much for doing this.
Learnt as lot from this build so far.
Cannot wait for the next episode,
I have a passion for the PE as well. I believe it makes a big difference to the finish.

Eagerly awaiting the Zundapp build.
The chess set is a very nice addition.
Who makes that kit ? The chairs and table are excellent.
chukw1
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Posted: Monday, July 25, 2011 - 01:47 PM UTC
Thanks, Herman! So glad you find all this blather fun and informative. Cheers!

We've had a rough week which has curtailed building a bit. We lost our beautiful bulldog, Dynamite, to pneumonia. Tragic! We're pulling life back together, but you know how it is.

Monroe Perdu is the maker of both the chess set, the table and chairs and the well itself. As a sneak preview, I've also picked up this item from them:


lMonroe Perdu

I did roll up too much Miliput for my Ju388 build and used it to make some cobblestones. You'll be seeing them soon-

chuk
chukw1
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Posted: Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 02:59 PM UTC
I've been getting lots of bench time in due a virus and ear infections- my pain- your gain!































PolishBrigade12
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Posted: Monday, August 01, 2011 - 06:02 AM UTC
Love the detailed SBS, heck your work is always worth a second look! Bravo!


Cheers, Ski.
chukw1
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Posted: Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 03:57 PM UTC
Thanks, Steven!

I did this work last weekend but only now have had a chance to write it up. This little honey has been keeping us busy- she's Andromeda, Andi or Annie) for short. Pfennig's ego has bloated while I've been paying attention to the new pup- I'll let him call the game this week.



























slodder
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Posted: Sunday, August 21, 2011 - 12:26 AM UTC
Your threads never get old. I re-read this whole thread and it didn't dissapoint.

Great stuff. Loaded with tips and tricks and inspiration.