SD50L Restoration Complete

[satan18]

This has been a tough one to get somewhere near nice looking.
Most of the work has been on the sheet metal fins.

I used mostly panel beating tools and little to no filler at all.
I decided that as it was a recovered bomb then all the pitting should remain,or i would have had to skim coat everything which would have taken any originality out of the thing.

All the biggest dents were shrunk and beaten out and all the splits were brazed as it is more malible.

Slightly hasty pictures and will post some nice daylight shots soon.

Red stripes were matched from a RAL colour and the main body is grey green Ral 6006.

The locking rings i made and the fuze is an Elaz 55 which would have been correct for this bomb.

As promised i managed to get some better pics and also included another SD50 which was Defused
and used as a door stop at Brentwood Gasworks on and around 1940.

 

[gothica7]

Very impressive bud,

you should be proud of your handiwork.

Andy

 

[satan18]

Very impressive bud,

you should be proud of your handiwork.

Andy

Thanks Andy

It pushed my patience a bit but was well worth it in the end.

All the Best phil

 

[dano1917]

great job

The bomb turned out beautiful Phil, great job with great results. When you look at the first picture it really show just how cacked those fins and rear portion were. Will display beautifully in any collection..Dano

 

[satan18]

The bomb turned out beautiful Phil, great job with great results. When you look at the first picture it really show just how cacked those fins and rear portion were. Will display beautifully in any collection..Dano

Thanks Dano

Its been a good project with a lot of real positive comments along the way:tinysmile_fatgrin_t,Have apreciated your support Mate:tinysmile_fatgrin_t

Best phil

 

[gothica7]

Thanks Andy

It pushed my patience a bit but was well worth it in the end.

All the Best phil

Well Phil,

a damned good job done there matey, and not over restored either. A really good balance. Ansome bud.

Andy

 

[waffenamt]

Bravo old friend! :congrats::tinysmile_fatgrin_t

Superb Phil,its a long way from when we first saw it on that stall.
Well done.

best

waff

 

[satan18]

Well Phil,

a damned good job done there matey, and not over restored either. A really good balance. Ansome bud.

Andy

Thanks again Andy
Im glad you could see were i was going with this as it needed to be seen
as a straight bomb but with the authenticity still there.

Best phil

 

[satan18]

Bravo old friend! :congrats::tinysmile_fatgrin_t

Superb Phil,its a long way from when we first saw it on that stall.
Well done.

best

waff

Why thanking you old pal
It was a toughy without a doubt and as you say from the dust at beltys
to now i am happy with it,and its got the right fuse in now instead of the Hungo:xd:

Best phil

 

[waffenamt]

Aye,that nice Hungo fuze is safely on the shelf now.
That 55 in your case looks great.Nice,crisp stampings.

Next series of photos matey,can you grab a few of the bomb-case stamps please?

cheers

waff

 

[satan18]

Aye,that nice Hungo fuze is safely on the shelf now.
That 55 in your case looks great.Nice,crisp stampings.

Next series of photos matey,can you grab a few of the bomb-case stamps please?

cheers

waff

No problemo mate,
Will be taking some daylight shots of the filler plug and gasket detail,and what numbers still survive,also the brentwood SD50 is painted and looks kinda naked against this one:tinysmile_fatgrin_t
There will be a family group shot soon once i have another new adition hopefully

Best phil

 

[Chris 42 RQ]

Family line up !

Once again Phil, cracking job mate !

Look forward to seeing the family line up :tinysmile_fatgrin_t

 

[satan18]

Once again Phil, cracking job mate !

Look forward to seeing the family line up :tinysmile_fatgrin_t

Thanks Chris

Just pending a 250 hopefully and the line up will be done:tinysmile_fatgrin_t

Next stop The big Hermie

Best phil

 

[Fjordhouse]

Hello Phil, nice work, we need to talk, see you at Detling, Ben

 

[Madbomber31]

Nice work Phil great job :tinysmile_shy_t:

 

[Dave83]

Great Satan18 Great

Realy Great Satan18 its so nice restored i canot believe it !!

Great job

Best regards David

 

[satan18]

Hello Phil, nice work, we need to talk, see you at Detling, Ben

Thanks Ben:tinysmile_fatgrin_t

See you there

Best phil

Realy Great Satan18 its so nice restored i canot believe it !!

Great job

Best regards David

Thanks David
I am very pleased with it,and is very complete again.

Best phil

Nice work Phil great job :tinysmile_shy_t:

Thanks MB
And thanks for the Research you helped me with:tinysmile_fatgrin_t

Best phil