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Offline The_Magnificent_Squadron

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WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
« 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




























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Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
« Reply #1 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

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Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
« Reply #2 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






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Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2025, 11:16:00 PM »
Both fantastic builds!

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Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2025, 11:37:34 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.
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Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2025, 03:53:21 AM »
Magnificent Harry Tate, gorgeous unusual livery.
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Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2025, 12:44:34 AM »
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.
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Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
« Reply #8 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.

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Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
« Reply #9 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.

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Re: WNW RE.8 'The Inspectors Bus'
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2025, 10:27:08 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

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

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

Magnificent Harry Tate, gorgeous unusual livery.

Thank you

Both fantastic builds!

Thank you