SBD on the Bench

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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by pickelhaube » Thu Nov 12, 2020 5:34 am

Everything looks great !

The final details take forever to complete even if you have the time.
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Thu Nov 12, 2020 11:12 pm

I have been trying to get the masks for the fuselage "6" done, but they keep coming out looking terrible. I have since taken a couple of weeks off to try to figure out a better way to cut them. I think I'm about ready to dive into this again. Thanks for the encouragement PK...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by pickelhaube » Fri Nov 13, 2020 5:24 am

In most of my kits I used to get a board member to make my decals.
He is now retired out of the decal making.
I use a local sign maker to make my peal and stick paint stencils .
Not the cheapest way to go but I get back quality stuff.

I try to collect future projects together so he can plot and cut them at the same time .
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:16 am

You would think that making a simple 6 stencil would be a piece of cake...that's what gets me so upset. It ain't so simple!
I hadn't thought of having a sign maker cut them...thanks for the tip.
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:58 pm

Time to get back to work on this project.
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The canopy fit has been sorted out and made permanent.
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I also started the exhaust staining...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sun Dec 27, 2020 7:54 am

...canopies open, ready for boarding...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Tue Feb 02, 2021 6:36 am

Finally getting down to the 6 being painted on. This is a stencil test for size and shape before spraying the actual aircraft ID number on...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:34 pm

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Okay...stencils are in and the fit and size are perfect. A little warm weather (my workbench is in the garage) and I should have these 6's sprayed on....finally! A couple of small detail and you can stick a fork in it!

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Re: SBD on the Bench (Farewell)

Post by Folkwulfe » Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:23 pm

Is there really any purpose in posting on this forum anymore? Topics go unread, no questions or comments....dead...nothing. Except for a few dedicated users from a ways back, I see no new people interested using what used to be a thriving community of collectors and modifiers. Even PK's postings seem to be ignored...blasphemy! To all my friends whom I have met and traded wonderful ideas and techniques with over the years...you have my heartfelt thanks for making this hobby so fulfilling and fun. But I guess all things come to an end someday...and that day is here for me. Keep dreaming people...your imagination is your only limitation.
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Cascabel » Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:36 am

What is the purpose of the green hinged panels that appear to close around the gunner's seat ? Are they some kind of heavy steel armor, or something else entirely ?

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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:01 pm

They are shoulder plate armor for the rear gunner designed to be spring loaded around the shoulders of the gunner. They are attached to the seat pivot ring so they rotate as the gunner turns from side to side.
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Cascabel » Sun Feb 21, 2021 4:25 am

Folkwulfe wrote:
Sat Feb 20, 2021 3:01 pm
They are shoulder plate armor for the rear gunner designed to be spring loaded around the shoulders of the gunner. They are attached to the seat pivot ring so they rotate as the gunner turns from side to side.

Thanks, Are they thick metal, or some other type of construction ?

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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sun Feb 21, 2021 7:43 am

Armor plate during WW2 was all hardened steel. Ceramic and Kevlar plates were not invented till much later. The steel plates for the SBD gunner were between 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sun Mar 07, 2021 11:47 pm

For what it's worth, this one is done.
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Eddy10440 » Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:55 am

Great job Folkwulfe!!!

That is an awesome plane, thanks for sharing!
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by cnq » Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:13 am

That is an excellent build . I like it.
I could not handle the big scale (1/18) build due to my work space. My largest build is the 1/32 He-111.
What is the purpose of the dark "rectangular square" beside decal number "6" ?

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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by tmanthegreat » Thu Apr 08, 2021 12:47 pm

Fantastic work of your SBD model, Folkwulfe 8)
It really came out look nice and I love your attention to the small details!
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Eddy10440 » Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:03 pm

cnq wrote:
Thu Apr 08, 2021 10:13 am

What is the purpose of the dark "rectangular square" beside decal number "6" ?
It says "STEP"

Not sure but I think that's where the gunner puts his foot and climbs to reach the cockpit

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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sun Apr 11, 2021 1:10 pm

Sorry for not answering sooner guys, but here's the real scoop. When 2106 was assigned to a Navy Squadron, the sides were marked with a "S-6" in white on the sides. Three weeks before Midway, 2106 was transferred to the Marines in VMSB-214. Since the Marines had different marking requirements, the sides had the ""S-" painted out with a hand brush until she could be repainted properly later. And that's all there is to it.
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by cnq » Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:58 am

Ah ok. Thanks for the info Folkwulfe

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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:41 pm

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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Fri Dec 16, 2022 10:43 pm

Here's another "paint" detail that some may notice and others might overlook. Originally, at the beginning of WW2, the rudder was painted alternating red and white stripes, and the wind/fuselage roundels were blue circle, white tar, and a red circle in the center of the star. Immediately following Pearl Harbor, anything with red in the insignia got shot at....so the red/white ridder stripes and red star centers were quickly painted over. That's why you can see the red/white rudder stripes peeking through the rudder "Light Sea Blue" overall paint. The star center is a little discolored, but the lighting of the photos above washed that detail out almost completely. The devil is in the details my friends!
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by pickelhaube » Sun Dec 18, 2022 6:30 am

Great job !
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by PanzerArm » Sat Dec 02, 2023 7:39 am

A bit late to the party, but I wanted to chime in and say excellent work! I have many of the BBi ones in the smaller 1/32 scale and have yet to tackle a repaint. I have a few of the HM ones as well, but they are cost prohibitive. Anyway, great job, and sorry the work isn't getting the attention it would have in the past. Many of the folks that used to frequent here have now transitioned to various hobby-related Facebook groups for what it's worth.

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