FE-8 1/48 scale

[Rip Van Winkle]

Great attention to detail!  I don't have the patience for that kind of project. Nice to see a rare build like this.

[Dave Brewer]

Wonderful modelling Terri,I sure admire your perseverance to complete such a demanding project to so high a level.
Cheers,
Dave.

[RAGIII]

I remember this one well Terri. I was impressed when you first built the Model and that hasn't changed! Fantastic work!!
RAGIII

[kensar]

You should do more scratchbuilds!  If you're batty enough to do one, no one will think twice if you do another!   

[lcarroll]

    First time I've seen this Terri, must have been way back in the Kit Maker days before I started there. What a beauty, and having worked with a Lone Star product in the past the results are doubly impressive! The cockpit is very impressive as is the entire model, maybe a can of compressed air like sold for cleaning computer key boards etc. would help with the dust problem, I've had some success using it along with a soft brush on a few desk models  I have out in the open.
Cheers,
Lance

[Juan]

Outstanding Terri, I too did not see this the first time.  Glad you posted.

[IanB]

Very nicely done Terri, and thanks for posting those. They'll be useful references!
Was there no panel under the rear nacelle? I thought there was one at an angle, not just open to the innerds.

Ian

[lone modeller]

Super model Terri. I do not recall seeing this before so I am very pleased that you have posted it again.

This is an under-represented aircraft in my opinion, but it is also a fiddly aircraft to model. Good to see such an excellent example for Ian to follow.

Stephen.

[Borsos]

Breathtaking in every way, Terri. I really love the Fe-8 and it’s a joy to see such a great model of it.
Andreas

[Alexis]

Thanks a lot guys for the very kind and warm comments 

Lance , yes this was way back in the KitMaker and Aerodrome days ..12 years ago now . Hard to believe that it is still in one piece and the rigging is still tight . I have tired the can air for dusting but I really don't want to try it on this one . It is very delicate compared to my other WW 1 builds . Works great for my WW 2 subjects ...makes the prop spin ..hehehe

Ian , There should be a rear panel that is angled ( same as DH-2 ) . I left mein off to show off more of the detail . Glad that the pic's help you out 



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[Vickers]

I've occasionally used compressor air to blow the dust from models, but I don't recommend it for biplanes because if it's strong enough to remove all of the dust it's often strong enough to remove parts. I use a couple of different sizes of soft blush brushes (say that 3X fast! LOL) that work great for dusting as long as I'm careful.

[coyotemagic]

Boy, do I ever remember this one, T!  Followed along with each agonizing step on the 'drome.  What a marvelous beauty she turned out to be. I think this one showed the modeling world what a truly brilliant modeler you are.
Cheers,
Bud

[Alexis]

Thanks Bud , you made me cry ! 



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[RichieW]

Wow, 172 parts added to a 1/48 scale engine is astonishing before even commenting on the finished model. Speaking as someone who struggles to build a kit OOB this is an incredible bit of modelling. Love it!

[Alexis]

Hi Richie , Ja , took a while . I had to scratch build all the details and everything behind the engine . There is the carb , fuel pump etc etc and all plumbing/fittings . Part count adds up quickly when one gets carried away 

Thank-you for the kind comments 



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