1/72 Tupolev SB/B.71 Decals Part.3

How to apply water-slide decals:
1. Preparation: to achieve better result, a gloss or semi-gloss coat is very important. It will make a smooth layer which the decals will suction to and make it much easier to apply and set them.
2. Cut out the decal you need (do it on cutting mat)
3. Grab the decal with tweezers, place it on the surface of the water and leave it for about 20 seconds.
4. Remove the decal from the water and place it on paper towel to remove any excess water.
5. Apply decal solution to the part where the decal is to be placed.
6. Slide the decal off the backing paper on to the model. Using a paint brush or cotton bud is a good way to do this without damaging the decal.
7. Use the brush, knife or cotton bud to position the decal. Using your paper towel, gently dab the decal and soak up the excess water (decal softner is also recommended at this stage. After applying softner, the decal will suction to the part and flatten out smooth.)
8. When the decal is completely dry, give another coat of varnish or Klear/Future to seal it.

1. The ex-Czech B.71A, TB+PK in German markings, serving as a target tug plane in training unit, Germany,1940
2. The ex-Czech B.71A, SE+FX, used by the Luftdignstkommando, summer of 1941
3. The ex-Czech B.71A, SE+FX, used by the Luftdignstkommando, summer of 1941
4. Ex-Czech B.71 of 1st Orliak (Squadron), 5th Regiment of Bulgarian air force, and the unit emblem, painted on the fuselage, behind the nose gunner position
5. SB-2M-100A fuselage number VP-8 (later chaged to SB-8) of the 2/LeLv 6, Nummela, summer of 1941. The Finns captured this airplane during the Winter War. Note three Soviet ship silhouettes painted on the rudder to represent ships sunk on July 10, 25 and August 24, 1941.
6. Late series SB-2M-103, fuselage number SB-11 of the 2/LeLv 6, Malmi, summer of 1942. This aircraft was given over to Finland on November 5, 1941, and served in 2/LeLv 6 as of June 22, 1942. On September 24, 1942, just after take off, the elevator jammed and aircraft crashed in the woods. In the subsequent fire depth-charges detonated and all crew members died. The submarine silhouette on the rubber represents one Soviet boat claimed by the crew.
7. Late series SB-2M-103 fuselage number SB-13 of the 2/LeLv 6, Immola, winter of 1942/43. This airplane was given over to Finland on November 5, 1941, and served in 2/LeLv 6 as of August 15, 1942. It is shown in winter camouflage
8. Late series SB-2M-103 fuselage number SB-19 of the 1/LeLv 6, Turku, spring-summer 1943. This airplane was given over to Finland in April of 1942.
9. Avia B.71 (K3) of the 72nd letka (Flight) of the l perut (Squadron), 6th Bomber Regiment, Prague, autumn of 1938
10. Avia B.71. Unit: Vzdusne zbrane. Serial: V-3 (ex V-3/B.71-19). This airplane was assigned to the Vzdusne zbrane (Slovak Air Arm) in 1939. Additional antennas mounted ob the upper and lower fuselage were for German radio equipment installed on the aircraft. Sergeant Anton Vanko and four colleagues defected to Turkey in this B.71 on 18th April 1943
11. SB-2M-103. This SB-2 was used by Chinese Central Government, former Kuomintang plane.