SBD on the Bench

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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:39 pm

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The holes are now filled and painted, bomb cradle added, tie-down cleats added.....I think she's ready for clear coat and decals!
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:01 pm

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The hook is painted and mounted.
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Axis Nightmare » Sun Aug 30, 2020 5:15 am

I'm running out of adjectives to to salute your work. It's quite inspiring!
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sun Aug 30, 2020 5:13 pm

Thank you sir....any adjectives in the plus column is graciously appreciated.
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:09 pm

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Clear coating has srarted!!!
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:56 pm

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...and the bottom is coated too.
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:27 am

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...wing walks have been painted on...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:02 pm

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...periscope is in and working on finalizing the gear...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sat Sep 19, 2020 12:26 am

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The canopy is coming along nicely. Just a few small fitment problems to overcome...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:06 am

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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:22 pm

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The fuselage insignia is on....whew!
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:47 am

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Beginning to look like "2106"...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by tmanthegreat » Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:26 am

Simply fantastic work on your SBD, Fockewulf 8)
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:17 am

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Thank you Tman...always nice to have compliments from talented people such as yourself....now we are all masked up for wing insignias...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by cnq » Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:36 am

Excellent work so far. I like it very much.
My biggest build is the 1/32 He-111.
How do you cut the perfect circle for masking ?

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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:02 pm

I have a cutting compass. Instead of a drawing pencil, there is a cutting blade. It will cut circles up to about 6 inches across at the largest. In the upper part of the picture is copies of the original decal sheet. I mark the center of one and use it as a master for the circle size, then transfer to the masking tape on a cutting mat and VIOLA....
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Fri Sep 25, 2020 12:54 am

The wing insignias are on...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:23 pm

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All the small decals are on...ready for some minor paint repairs and last details like the antenna wire.
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:09 am

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....just have to paint the "6" on both fuselage sides and the markings will be finished...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by GIJosef » Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:23 pm

Magnificent progress, it’s been a while since I viewed this thread.

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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:22 am

Thank you sir...more to come....
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The "2106" under the "Navy" is on...not perfect, but I'm going to quit while I'm ahead.
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:46 am

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Almost time for glamour shots...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by cnq » Sat Oct 03, 2020 6:21 am

excellent progress. I can't wait to see it finished.

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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Mon Oct 05, 2020 5:16 am

Thank you sir, however there is going to be a delay. Right now I have a priority family matter that must take all of my time. Please be patient...
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Re: SBD on the Bench

Post by Folkwulfe » Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:26 am

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She looks so forlorn just hanging there...waiting.

But the wait is pretty much over and work should start anew to finish this project.
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