Dave Winfield! Please make a Helldiver Model!!!!

[OrdinarySpaceNerd]

SOOOO... I have hit a wall, I am bored, looking for new paper models to test build and what not. I don't know about y'all but I have been craving a new modern Helldiver model, If there is one person I wish could design a helldiver model, it would be Dave Winfield. Just imagine his art style with the epic design of the helldiver, that would be awesome. Dave! If your seeing this pleassseee create a helldiver model, I would love to test build it for ya as I just finished my halinski Ju-88 and have no projects. Anyways, just a dump of ideas here. Feel free to pitch in.

[airdave]

Well, I do appreciate your enthusiasm and your compliments of my skills.
However, its not a secret, that when it comes to designing aircraft,
my earlier stuff is derived designs from earlier repaints and refits of Marek and Nobi kits,
and I've actually hired Nobi to design the basic 3D model (fuselage and wings) on later aircraft designs.

I don't work with 3D modeling software, and as a result
designing the initial fuselage and wing parts would be extremely time consuming
...and I like to keep things on a simpler level.
I strive for kits that beginners can tackle and afford
...designers like Nobi can handle the 3D stuff a lot quicker, allowing me to work on other things.

But that also costs money, and not all projects make money in return.
I think there are already some good Helldiver designs, aren't there?
I think Halinski has a good one.

Maybe those who know of Helldiver kits can point them, out for us.

Maybe its something I can look at in the future...possibly derive something from an older design....but right now, I have other projects I need to complete. Sorry.

[airdave]

Originally Posted by OrdinarySpaceNerd

...I would love to test build...

if you wish something to test build, I still have some kits that I want photos of.
I could send you something, if you're really bored.

[Don Boose]

OrdinarySpaceNerd -

Which Helldiver are you discussing?

The Curtiss F8C-4/F8C-5/O2C-1 Helldiver of the early 30s?

The Curtiss SBC Helldiver of the mid-to-late 30s?

Or the World War II Curtiss SB2C Helldiver?

Don

[airdave]

Seems like a pretty intense name for the first two? lol

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[airdave]

This is the Halinski at the lowest price I could find.
SB2C-4 HELLDIVER, 1:33, Halinski - Papel3D


Wonder if Pete (Heesch) has one?

[OrdinarySpaceNerd]

Thanks for the input Dave. I can see why it would be a pain to design a new kit like that. If you still need people to build and take photos of your kits I would love to do that! I love building your models and it would be a blast to make some kits for you, Is there one I could start on? Its the weekend and I'm currently looking for a new project.

[OrdinarySpaceNerd]

Getting back on the topic of helldiver models, I found this one designed by a fellow named Kancho Lliev.. Perhaps this might be a good helldiver kit to build? It is free...

[airdave]

I don't know how difficult that kit is, or if it has any issues,
but the photos show a really good looking model.
Free or not.

...
As far as test builds of my kits...
There are a few P-47 kits, I have yet to see built.
And I need some photos for the store listings.

Slick Chick
Maj Mac
Tallahassee Lassie
Red Tails Olive colour

[OrdinarySpaceNerd]

Maj Mac sounds like it would be a fun one to start with. I can get that one done for ya.