dora9 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) Thanks Peter, I know what you mean fussing around with the scoop! I'm having the same problem! Scribing clear plastic is really a pain in ....! Since everything will be painted, I left the engine bearers off so it was easier to fit the firewall, just a bit of filler where the upper deck join the firewall. For the cowl flaps, I'm thinking of re-doing them, would be more convincing. Stay tuned! Edited January 11, 2018 by dora9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 So did the engine with all the spark plugs wires. Still the exhausts to be done and after that, painting the aircraft! A bit more work on the carb intake. Too bad, as always, when you put the cowling and the prop there is not much showing! But I know it's there and that what counts in the end! Stay tuned! Gazzas, LSP_Kevin and sandokan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) So today, after doing the engine, I decided to play it cool. It's +9C and raining right now in my little piece of land. So little update. I did the .30cal gun. A bit of dry brush on it and a satin varnish on top that should be it for the gun. Funny thing, I was doing some research on the net for pictures of Bu.Aer. 2106, the one I'm doing, and I knew about the one they fished out of lake Michigan but never made the connection between the two of them! You can still see the yellow tail from pre-war years. Stay tuned! Edited January 13, 2018 by dora9 Gazzas and sandokan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Andre Nice progress on your SBD. Engine looks good inside the cowling and it is amazing how much work the cowling has required. .30 cal looks very nicely done as well and like the cowling, I spent as you did, a lot of time on such a tiny assembly. Looking forward to your next update which should hopefully be close to the full priming stage of the build. Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) Thanks Peter I added a little placard on the gear box of the engine, wich adds a bit more detail to it. Still a bit more work on the cowl to do, carb intake. Today will be a slow one, yesterday we where at +9C, today it's -12C and 12 inches of snow so lot of shoveling in my near future! Or more bench time! So how's the reading coming? Enjoying your book? Stay tuned! Edited January 13, 2018 by dora9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Andre The SBD sure looks good to and building it almost as a Buddy Build, I know exactly what you are saying. The carb intake so far has been a royal pain. I'm not sure I can even add the engine name plate since it wasn't included in the kit but the Cyclone surely can use it. I'm hoping to do another update either tomorrow or early next week as I starting to install the wings. Nice weather for sure ... that's just way too cold and way too much snow. We went from 3F last week to 59 the other day Last night high winds and then temps are dropping with snow in the forecast. Our 14 inches of snaow is already gone gone between the high temps and a day of pounding heavy rain Keep 'em comin Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Peter You may want to spread the fuse a little bit from the inside, so the wing to fuse join will be a lot better. I use some sprue left over to do this. I want to try a new technique for painting, the hair spray tech. If all goes well, it will help me for the chipping. Never done that but the results look promising! I'll keep you informed on the progress, wish me luck! Stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Painted the wiring tubes and added a little name plate on the transmission casing. So I think I can call the engine done! Next step primer on! Stay tuned! Uncarina, LSP_Kevin and sandokan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Ja, that engine do look pretty! dora9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Leduc Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I sure like that engine Bro, got to have that kit........ Dan. dora9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) Thanks Gazzas, too bad all that detail will be hidden when I'll put the cowling and the prop! Edited January 14, 2018 by dora9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 I sure like that engine Bro, got to have that kit........ Dan. Yo Bro, go for it! There's not enough SBDs in the world! Daniel Leduc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Great looking engine, Andre! Kev dora9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted January 13, 2018 Author Share Posted January 13, 2018 Thanks Kev, problem is you won't see much when the cowl and the prop will be installed! LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dora9 Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 So almost ready for the primer! Tires look a bit too narrow, know any good resin replacement? I tried MasterCaster but they no longer have them. Stay tuned! sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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