RE8 A4267 operated by the Vintage Aviator

[Jamo]

This is the third of TVAL's RE8 reproductions, the first being the one on static at the Aviation Heritage Centre at Omaka and the second was exported to the RAF Museum in the UK. Hopefully this one will be staying at Hood Aerodrome! It is finished in the markings of '7' of 52 Squadron, an Austin-built aircraft, which is one of the markings offered by Wingnut Wings (option B). It differs from the 2nd reproduction in that it has a rack of 20lb bombs under the fuselage and the Vickers Challenger interrupter gear fitted (fitted to early RE8's). Rather than redo all the interior shots this thread will focus on the bomb rack and release toggle and the Vickers Challenger interrupter gear.

















I also wanted to get some detail shots of the king posts and stay wires on the top wing







Interrupter gear:















The weathering on the exhaust looks interesting, as does the 'spotty' dirt on the wing fabric, rain & exhaust?

















Thanks for looking

[Cimmerian]

More great photos, thanks for sharing.

[Ssasho0]

damn awesome and very usefull! Do you have more pictures of RE.8 hidden somewhere?

[Jamo]

Yes bucket loads 

http://s1011.photobucket.com/user/Jamo_kiwi/library/TVAL%20RE8?sort=6&page=1



























Note that the style of pilot's seat belts are not authentic. One of the few concessions to modern practice necessary for certification

Many more in the album

Cheers
James

[Des]

More brilliant photos, thank you very much James, a veritable treasure trove of detail.

Des.

[uncletony]

[applause]Woot![/applause]

[Ernie]

Thanks a million, James...these photos of all the aeroplanes you have posted are such a welcome
resource for any WWI modeller.

Cheers,
Ernie

[Zabu]

These are great pics. Thx for taking them and for post them.

They are the modeler dream.

Cheers

[compressor man]

Thankyou for taking the time to post these excellant pics! Can anyone tell me what the little 'exhaust' pipes are underneath the engine (the ones that stick out underneath the plane)?

Chris

[Jamo]

Thanks for the feedback everybody 

Here is the profile of this aircraft from Ronnie Bar



Click on it to view full size

Cheers
James