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Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2020 11:39 pm
by Folkwulfe
The holes are now filled and painted, bomb cradle added, tie-down cleats added.....I think she's ready for clear coat and decals!
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 8:01 pm
by Folkwulfe
The hook is painted and mounted.
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 5:15 am
by Axis Nightmare
I'm running out of adjectives to to salute your work. It's quite inspiring!
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 5:13 pm
by Folkwulfe
Thank you sir....any adjectives in the plus column is graciously appreciated.
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:09 pm
by Folkwulfe
Clear coating has srarted!!!
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 9:56 pm
by Folkwulfe
...and the bottom is coated too.
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:27 am
by Folkwulfe
...wing walks have been painted on...
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:02 pm
by Folkwulfe
...periscope is in and working on finalizing the gear...
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 12:26 am
by Folkwulfe
The canopy is coming along nicely. Just a few small fitment problems to overcome...
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:06 am
by Folkwulfe
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 10:22 pm
by Folkwulfe
The fuselage insignia is on....whew!
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:47 am
by Folkwulfe
Beginning to look like "2106"...
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 7:26 am
by tmanthegreat
Simply fantastic work on your SBD, Fockewulf
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:17 am
by Folkwulfe
Thank you Tman...always nice to have compliments from talented people such as yourself....now we are all masked up for wing insignias...
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:36 am
by cnq
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 ?
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:02 pm
by Folkwulfe
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....
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2020 12:54 am
by Folkwulfe
The wing insignias are on...
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 2:23 pm
by Folkwulfe
All the small decals are on...ready for some minor paint repairs and last details like the antenna wire.
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 11:09 am
by Folkwulfe
....just have to paint the "6" on both fuselage sides and the markings will be finished...
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:23 pm
by GIJosef
Magnificent progress, it’s been a while since I viewed this thread.
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2020 6:22 am
by Folkwulfe
Thank you sir...more to come....
The "2106" under the "Navy" is on...not perfect, but I'm going to quit while I'm ahead.
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2020 12:46 am
by Folkwulfe
Almost time for glamour shots...
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2020 6:21 am
by cnq
excellent progress. I can't wait to see it finished.
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 5:16 am
by Folkwulfe
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...
Re: SBD on the Bench
Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2020 4:26 am
by Folkwulfe
She looks so forlorn just hanging there...waiting.
But the wait is pretty much over and work should start anew to finish this project.