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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: The_Magnificent_Squadron on March 16, 2025, 09:42:01 PM

Title: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
Post by: The_Magnificent_Squadron on March 16, 2025, 09:42:01 PM
WNW RE.8 finished in the scheme of 'The Inspectors Bus', a RE.8 used for training by the 37th Training Depot Station based out of Yatesbury during 1918

(https://i.postimg.cc/vmXnmy9X/inspectorsbus1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DWJ0Ctxb)

(https://i.postimg.cc/NMj2ZnKV/inspectorsbus11.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKPJnXMM)

(https://i.postimg.cc/T2ntRL1c/inspectorsbus15.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6T5rcQd7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/y80RRcqf/inspectorsbus17.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HrsjDJk5)

(https://i.postimg.cc/FHSyxwSV/inspectorsbus19.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/v4QxYq34)

(https://i.postimg.cc/3xF12Pm0/inspectorsbus2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/DSm1TpC7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vHcL44Hj/inspectorsbus20.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GHnsNhDJ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/k5FW08fV/inspectorsbus26.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CZ5ZDZyY)

(https://i.postimg.cc/dQWjQ2vr/inspectorsbus27.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RqHHXnWZ)

(https://i.postimg.cc/DZv1nZMx/inspectorsbus28.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Z9QWLTZN)

(https://i.postimg.cc/j53nThNj/inspectorsbus3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k68gFKTr)

(https://i.postimg.cc/Wb2wT5Q2/inspectorsbus5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xq4zP3f7)

(https://i.postimg.cc/htv87fD6/inspectorsbus6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zymHsDRF)

(https://i.postimg.cc/c4XMHQSf/inspectorsbus7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hfQ7ZQhG)
Title: Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
Post by: DaddyO on March 16, 2025, 10:01:17 PM
That's certainly an eyecatcher  8)

One interpretation of the photo's is black/PC10 with white trim, but I really like the red and it makes for a great looking Harry Tate entirely in keeping with an inspectors personal aircraft - Love it

Paul
Title: Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
Post by: The_Magnificent_Squadron on March 16, 2025, 10:07:39 PM
thank you, its one of my favourite ones ive built
I have seen that interpretation but to me the fact it was called the inspector bus makes me think it was red given the popularity of red buses in the UK, i have done a DH.9 in black and white which was called the coffin before aswell, from what i can tell that DH.9 was in the same training school as the Lobster

(https://i.postimg.cc/kXDYqC1y/DH9rigging11.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/BX9BBrG8)

(https://i.postimg.cc/qRsVcrVK/DH9rigging23.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/zbGc59fD)

Title: Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
Post by: PJ Fisher on March 16, 2025, 11:16:00 PM
Both fantastic builds!
Title: Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
Post by: RAGIII on March 16, 2025, 11:29:48 PM
I don't think I have ever seen a More Eye-catching RE8. The red really makes it stand out. Lovely build in all aspects! The black DH is also gorgeous.
RAGIII
Title: Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
Post by: DaveB on March 16, 2025, 11:37:34 PM
Quote from: RAGIII on March 16, 2025, 11:29:48 PM
I don't think I have ever seen a More Eye-catching RE8. The red really makes it stand out. Lovely build in all aspects! The black DH is also gorgeous.
RAGIII

Agreed! - excellent

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
Post by: PrzemoL on March 17, 2025, 03:53:21 AM
Magnificent Harry Tate, gorgeous unusual livery.
Title: Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
Post by: dr 1 ace on March 18, 2025, 12:44:34 AM
Quote from: DaveB on March 16, 2025, 11:37:34 PM
Quote from: RAGIII on March 16, 2025, 11:29:48 PM
I don't think I have ever seen a More Eye-catching RE8. The red really makes it stand out. Lovely build in all aspects! The black DH is also gorgeous.
RAGIII

Agreed! - excellent

Regards

Dave


I'll pile on too !!

Ed
Title: Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
Post by: lone modeller on March 18, 2025, 07:58:49 AM
What can I add? That RE 8 is stunning and the vignette really sets off a first class model. The DH 9 is excellent too.

Stephen.
Title: Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
Post by: NigelR on March 18, 2025, 06:55:39 PM
Lovely work on the RE8 Sam, it was a real eye catcher at SMW. That  DH9 looks great as well.
Title: Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
Post by: The_Magnificent_Squadron on March 19, 2025, 10:27:08 PM
Quote from: NigelR on March 18, 2025, 06:55:39 PM
Lovely work on the RE8 Sam, it was a real eye catcher at SMW. That  DH9 looks great as well.

Thank you, it will be another one on future SIG displays im hoping

Quote from: lone modeller on March 18, 2025, 07:58:49 AM
What can I add? That RE 8 is stunning and the vignette really sets off a first class model. The DH 9 is excellent too.

Stephen.

Thank you, it was my first attempt at a concrete airfield scene so im glad it comes off well

Quote from: dr 1 ace on March 18, 2025, 12:44:34 AM
Quote from: DaveB on March 16, 2025, 11:37:34 PM
Quote from: RAGIII on March 16, 2025, 11:29:48 PM
I don't think I have ever seen a More Eye-catching RE8. The red really makes it stand out. Lovely build in all aspects! The black DH is also gorgeous.
RAGIII

Agreed! - excellent

Regards

Dave


I'll pile on too !!

Ed

Thank you all

Quote from: PrzemoL on March 17, 2025, 03:53:21 AM
Magnificent Harry Tate, gorgeous unusual livery.

Thank you

Quote from: PJ Fisher on March 16, 2025, 11:16:00 PM
Both fantastic builds!

Thank you