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 ===== 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:
 +
   * [[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]   * [[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]
  
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   * Date range of entries on this page: 2008-01-28 to 2008-02-11   * Date range of entries on this page: 2008-01-28 to 2008-02-11
   * Entry numbers included here: No.654 to No.663   * Entry numbers included here: No.654 to No.663
 +  * Original post text: Kazu Fukuda
 +  * English translation and page organization: Japanese Solid Model Archive
 +
 +===== Original Record Navigation =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round box 95%>
 +[[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_01|Original 01]]  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_02|Original 02]]  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_03|Original 03]]  
 +| **Original 04**  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_05|Original 05]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +<WRAP center>
 +Previous: [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_03|Original 03 — Joining, surface preparation, panel lines, and trolley work]]  
 +| Next: [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_05|Original 05 — Engines, canopies, floats, and completion]]
 +</WRAP>
  
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 {{:en:records:he115b_reform:finishing_trolley.jpg?nolink&700|Finishing the float trolley}} {{:en:records:he115b_reform:finishing_trolley.jpg?nolink&700|Finishing the float trolley}}
  
-The frame and tires of the float trolley were painted and assembled.+<WRAP original-author-text> 
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
  
-At the right is the temporary tailwheel to be fitted at the rear of the float.+The frame and tires of the float trolley were painted and assembled.   
 +The part on the right is temporary tail wheel to be attached to the rear of the float.
  
-The wooden pads that directly support the floats are only placed provisionally on the frame at this stage.+The wooden pads that directly support the floats are only temporarily placed on the frame at this stage.
  
-After the floats have been fixed to the main body, they will be set down on the temporarily placed wooden pads on the trolley. +After the floats are finally fixed to the main body, the model will be placed on the wooden pads temporarily set on the trolley.   
-Only then will the pads be glued to the frame.+The wooden pads will then be glued to the frame.
  
-This is done in order to match the spacing between the left and right pads precisely to the spacing between the two floats.+This is done in order to match the distance between the left and right pads exactly to the distance between the two floats. 
 +</WRAP>
  
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 ===== [2008-02-10 18:47:25] No.662 ===== ===== [2008-02-10 18:47:25] No.662 =====
-==== Seat interior components ====+==== Interior parts around the seats ====
  
-{{:en:records:he115b_reform:nose_interiors.jpg?nolink&700|Seat interior components}}+{{:en:records:he115b_reform:nose_interiors.jpg?nolink&700|Interior parts around the seats}}
  
-While the underside color was drying, the main equipment around the cockpit and the rear radio operator / gunner’s position was assembled together.+<WRAP original-author-text> 
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation** 
 + 
 +While the underside color was drying, I assembled the main equipment around the cockpit and the rear radio operator/gunner’s position. 
 +</WRAP>
  
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 ===== [2008-02-08 12:22:35] No.661 ===== ===== [2008-02-08 12:22:35] No.661 =====
-==== Painting the underside color of the floats ====+==== Painting the undersides of the floats ==== 
 + 
 +{{:en:records:he115b_reform:painting_unders_floats.jpg?nolink&700|Painting the undersides of the floats}}
  
-{{:en:records:he115b_reform:painting_unders_floats.jpg?nolink&700|Painting the underside color of the floats}}+<WRAP original-author-text> 
 +**Original post textKazu Fukuda / English translation**
  
-The floats were supported by inserting their struts into holes made in scrap wooden blocks, and the underside color RLM 65 was sprayed on.+For the floats, I drilled holes in scrap piece of wood and inserted the struts into them for support, then sprayed the underside colorRLM 65. 
 +</WRAP>
  
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 {{:en:records:he115b_reform:painting_underside.jpg?nolink&700|Underside}} {{:en:records:he115b_reform:painting_underside.jpg?nolink&700|Underside}}
  
-The underside color RLM 65 was sprayed on.+<WRAP original-author-text> 
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
  
-The main body is held by inserting an awl into the engine nacelle section with the left hand+The underside color, RLM 65, was sprayed. 
-For the horizontal tailplanedivider was inserted for support.+ 
 +The main body is held in the left hand with an awl inserted into the engine nacelle area  
 +A divider was inserted into the horizontal tailplane as a support. 
 +</WRAP>
  
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 ===== [2008-02-05 10:18:38] No.659 ===== ===== [2008-02-05 10:18:38] No.659 =====
-==== Painting the unit marking ====+==== Drawing the unit emblem ====
  
-{{:en:records:he115b_reform:unit_marking.jpg?nolink&700|Painting the unit marking}}+{{:en:records:he115b_reform:unit_marking.jpg?nolink&700|Drawing the unit emblem}}
  
-The unit emblem of the 2nd Staffel, Küstenfliegergruppe 506 was painted on the nose.+<WRAP original-author-text> 
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
  
-It is a stylized swan flying over the fjords of northern Europe.+The unit emblem of the 2nd Staffel of Küstenfliegergruppe 506 was drawn on the nose.   
 +It is a stylized mark of a swan flying over a Nordic fjord.
  
-The triangular marking indicating the use of 87-octane fuel was also painted.+The triangular marking indicating the use of 87-octane gasoline was also drawn.
  
-These designs were painted with a fine brush, which required considerable concentration.+These markings were drawn with a fine brush, and required considerable concentration.
  
-As with the national markings and unit codes, these markings were then masked with cellophane tape.+As with the national markings and unit code, these markings were also masked with cellophane tape.
  
-After this, painting will finally begin.+After this, painting can finally begin. 
 +</WRAP>
  
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 ===== [2008-02-01 17:07:11] No.658 ===== ===== [2008-02-01 17:07:11] No.658 =====
-==== National markings and unit codes ====+==== National markings and unit code ====
  
-{{:en:records:he115b_reform:national_markings_unit.jpg?nolink&700|National markings and unit codes}}+{{:en:records:he115b_reform:national_markings_unit.jpg?nolink&700|National markings and unit code}}
  
-After the sprayed white paint had dried, the masking was removed.+<WRAP original-author-text> 
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
  
-The Balkenkreuz and Hakenkreuz appeared clearly.+This shows the state after the sprayed white paint had dried and the masking was removed.   
 +The Balkenkreuz and swastika markings have appeared clearly.
  
-On the nose, the blue base color for the unit emblem had already been sprayed.+The blue base color for the unit emblem has already been sprayed on the nose. 
 +</WRAP>
  
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 ===== [2008-01-30 14:21:52] No.657 ===== ===== [2008-01-30 14:21:52] No.657 =====
-==== National markings and unit codes ====+==== National markings and unit code ====
  
-{{:en:records:he115b_reform:masking_national_marking.jpg?nolink&700|National markings and unit codes}}+{{:en:records:he115b_reform:masking_national_marking.jpg?nolink&700|National markings and unit code}}
  
-This shows the state in which masking tape has been applied in order to paint the white border of the national markings.+<WRAP original-author-text> 
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation** 
 + 
 +This shows the masking tape applied in preparation for painting the white borders of the national markings. 
 +</WRAP>
  
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 ===== [2008-01-30 14:19:31] No.656 ===== ===== [2008-01-30 14:19:31] No.656 =====
-==== National markings and unit codes ====+==== National markings and unit code ==== 
 + 
 +{{:en:records:he115b_reform:preparation_markings.jpg?nolink&700|National markings and unit code}}
  
-{{:en:records:he115b_reform:preparation_markings.jpg?nolink&700|National markings and unit codes}}+<WRAP original-author-text> 
 +**Original post textKazu Fukuda / English translation**
  
-Once the black paint had dried, preparation began for painting the white border of the national markings.+After the black paint dried, preparation began for adding the white borders of the national markings.
  
-First, strips of cellophane tape with reduced adhesive strength were applied at the designated positions on the main wings, vertical tail, and fuselage.+First, strips of cellophane tape with reduced adhesive strength were applied to the specified positions on the wings, vertical tail, and fuselage.
  
-Then, using templates, the cutout shapes for the white paint were scribed onto the tape.+Nexta template was used to mark the areas to be cut out for the white paint.  
 These were then carefully cut out with a design knife. These were then carefully cut out with a design knife.
  
-The fuselage unit code letters and numbers S, 4, and K were prepared and applied in the same way as the previously made F.+The fuselage unit code letters and number, S, 4, and Kwere prepared in the same way as the earlier F, cut from cellophane tape and applied to the specified positions. 
 +</WRAP>
  
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 ===== [2008-01-28 14:35:16] No.655 ===== ===== [2008-01-28 14:35:16] No.655 =====
-==== National markings and unit codes ====+==== National markings and unit code ====
  
-{{:en:records:he115b_reform:black_paint_marking.jpg?nolink&700|National markings and unit codes}}+{{:en:records:he115b_reform:black_paint_marking.jpg?nolink&700|National markings and unit code}}
  
-Next, black paint was sprayed broadly over the positions where the national markings and unit codes would be placed on the wings, fuselage, and vertical tail.+<WRAP original-author-text> 
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation** 
 + 
 +Next, black paint was sprayed broadly over the positions where the national markings and unit codes would be applied on the wings, fuselage, and vertical tail. 
 +</WRAP>
  
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 ===== [2008-01-28 12:44:50] No.654 ===== ===== [2008-01-28 12:44:50] No.654 =====
-==== National markings and unit codes ====+==== National markings and unit code ====
  
-{{:en:records:he115b_reform:red_painting_unit.jpg?nolink&700|National markings and unit codes}}+{{:en:records:he115b_reform:red_painting_unit.jpg?nolink&700|National markings and unit code}}
  
-Before painting the main body, the national markings and unit codes were prepared.+<WRAP original-author-text> 
 +**Original post text: Kazu Fukuda / English translation**
  
-The model is being finished as an aircraft of Küstenfliegergruppe 506so the fuselage code is S4+FK.+Before painting the main body, the national markings and unit code were prepared.
  
-Because the letter F is red, red paint was first sprayed at the designated position.+Since this model will be finished as an aircraft of Küstenfliegergruppe 506, the fuselage unit code is S4+FK.   
 +The letter F is red, so red paint was first sprayed at the specified position.
  
-After the red paint had dried, cellophane tape with reduced adhesive strength was applied to a suitable plastic sheet+After the red paint dried, cellophane tape with reduced adhesive strength was applied to a suitable plastic sheet.
-Using a template, the letter F was scribed and then carefully cut out with a design knife.+
  
-The cut-out F was then applied to the designated position on the fuselage.+Using a template, the letter F was marked out and then carefully cut with a design knife.   
 +The cut-out F was then applied to the specified position on the fuselage. 
 +</WRAP>
  
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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:
 +
   * [[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]   * [[en:records:he115b_reform:start|He-115B Reform Record]]
 +
 +===== Navigation =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round box 95%>
 +[[en:records:he115b_reform:start|← He-115B Reform Record]]  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_03|← Original 03]]  
 +| **Original 04**  
 +| [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_05|Original 05 →]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +<WRAP center small>
 +Original Record Pages:  
 +[[en:records:he115b_reform:original_01|01]] | [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_02|02]] | [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_03|03]] | **04** | [[en:records:he115b_reform:original_05|05]]
 +</WRAP>
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