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en:records:he115b_reform:original_01 [2026/05/20 10:55] – [Nose section material block] adminen:records:he115b_reform:original_01 [2026/05/23 11:37] (current) admin
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 ====== He-115B Reform Record — Original 01 ====== ====== He-115B Reform Record — Original 01 ======
  
 ===== Note ===== ===== Note =====
  
-This page preserves the original forum-based record in its original posting logic as closely as possible.+This page preserves the original forum-based record as closely as possible to its original posting structure.
  
-The original forum entries were arranged in reverse chronological order.+The original forum entries were arranged in reverse chronological order.  
 That order is retained here for archival preservation. That order is retained here for archival preservation.
 +
 +The text in the highlighted boxes is based on the original forum posts by Kazu Fukuda.  
 +It is shown separately in order to distinguish the original source text from the explanatory and editorial text added by the archive.
  
 For a reconstructed chronological reading, see: For a reconstructed chronological reading, see:
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   * [[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]   * [[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]
  
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   * Date of entries on this page: 2007-10-29   * Date of entries on this page: 2007-10-29
   * Entry numbers included here: No.629 to No.626   * Entry numbers included here: No.629 to No.626
 +  * Original post text: Kazu Fukuda
 +  * English translation and page organization: Japanese Solid Model Archive
 +
 +===== Original Record Navigation =====
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 +[[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]  
 +| **Original 01**  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_02|Original 02]]  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_03|Original 03]]  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_04|Original 04]]  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_05|Original 05]]
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 +Next: [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_02|Original 02 — Nose reconstruction, formers, and canopy work]]
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 {{:en:records:he115b_reform:nose_block.jpg?nolink&600|Nose section material block}} {{:en:records:he115b_reform:nose_block.jpg?nolink&600|Nose section material block}}
  
-A material block was prepared in order to make a new nose section.+<WRAP original-author-text> 
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation** 
 + 
 +A material block was prepared in order to make a new nose section.  
 This block will also serve as the wooden former for the bombardier’s canopy in the nose area. This block will also serve as the wooden former for the bombardier’s canopy in the nose area.
  
-The newly prepared block is shown beside the old nose section that was cut away.+The newly prepared block is shown beside the old nose section that was cut away.  
 The old nose is used as a reference while the new nose section is shaped. The old nose is used as a reference while the new nose section is shaped.
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 {{:en:records:he115b_reform:all_removal.jpg?nolink&600|Paint removal completed}} {{:en:records:he115b_reform:all_removal.jpg?nolink&600|Paint removal completed}}
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 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
  
 Paint removal from the fuselage, main wing, and tail surfaces has been completed. Paint removal from the fuselage, main wing, and tail surfaces has been completed.
  
 The floats will be stripped in the same way. The floats will be stripped in the same way.
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 {{:en:records:he115b_reform:tail_removal.jpg?nolink&600|Paint removal from the tail section}} {{:en:records:he115b_reform:tail_removal.jpg?nolink&600|Paint removal from the tail section}}
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 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
  
 The floats were also disassembled, and paint removal began from the tail section. The floats were also disassembled, and paint removal began from the tail section.
  
-Because lacquer has a sticky quality and easily clogs sandpaper, the lacquer is first removed carefully with coarse No. 60 paper.+Because lacquer has a sticky quality and easily clogs sandpaper, the lacquer is first removed carefully with coarse No. 60 paper.  
 When the white surfacer begins to appear, the work is continued with No. 100 paper until the wood surface is exposed. When the white surfacer begins to appear, the work is continued with No. 100 paper until the wood surface is exposed.
  
 Particular care is required around the trailing edge of the wing. Particular care is required around the trailing edge of the wing.
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 {{:en:records:he115b_reform:nose_cat.jpg?nolink&600|Nose cut away, horizontal tail disassembled}} {{:en:records:he115b_reform:nose_cat.jpg?nolink&600|Nose cut away, horizontal tail disassembled}}
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 +<WRAP original-author-text>
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
  
 After twenty years, the painted surface had developed countless cracks, and mold had appeared, leaving the model in a severely deteriorated condition. After twenty years, the painted surface had developed countless cracks, and mold had appeared, leaving the model in a severely deteriorated condition.
  
-The He-115B has the distinctive beautiful form characteristic of Heinkel aircraft, and it seemed regrettable to let it decay further in this state.+The He-115B has the distinctive beautiful form characteristic of Heinkel aircraft, and it seemed regrettable to let it decay further in this state.  
 For that reason, a major reform was undertaken, beginning with the removal of the old paint. For that reason, a major reform was undertaken, beginning with the removal of the old paint.
  
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 As a first step, the nose was cut away and the horizontal tail was disassembled. As a first step, the nose was cut away and the horizontal tail was disassembled.
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 It should be read as a preserved source layer rather than as a reconstructed analytical presentation. It should be read as a preserved source layer rather than as a reconstructed analytical presentation.
 +
 For a guided reading in chronological and interpretive form, see: For a guided reading in chronological and interpretive form, see:
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   * [[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]   * [[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]
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 +===== Navigation =====
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 +<WRAP center round box 95%>
 +[[en:records:he115b_reform:start|← He-115B Reform Record]]  
 +| **Original 01**  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_02|Original 02 →]]
 +</WRAP>
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 +Original Record Pages:  
 +**01** | [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_02|02]] | [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_03|03]] | [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_04|04]] | [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_05|05]]
 +</WRAP>
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