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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #30 on: April 26, 2012, 09:57:05 AM »
Quote from: KONG on April 26, 2012, 09:46:44 AM
Many thanks. There's always the big debate about 'How shiny?'
WW1 aircraft surfaces were. New . . Yes . . . . A few weeks old
(if they made it that far)? A bit of a sheen . . . And so on.
I like the mid-ground . . . Sheen with a bit of dirt here and there.

I'm with you on this they need to be dirtied up a tad!

Sean
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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #31 on: April 26, 2012, 09:59:49 AM »
Yep! Just enough to show a bit of use. Some models you see are
too 'matt' and just don't look the part. I dont think many lasted
long enough to become 'filthy' despite the minisrations of the
ground crews.
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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #32 on: April 26, 2012, 10:12:37 AM »
  Kong,
I think the truly filthy would have been the training aircraft. I resently saw a photo of a French trainer that looked as if they had painted her in used motor oil.
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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #33 on: April 26, 2012, 10:38:58 AM »
I agree Gregory. The French eh?   More to come soon. Thanks
for all the comments guys.

Cheers fron Down Under

Dave
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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #34 on: April 30, 2012, 05:37:20 AM »
Got the bottom wing on now . . . More pics to follow.
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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #35 on: April 30, 2012, 06:44:07 AM »
That is looking very good now, lovely job.

Cheers

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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #36 on: April 30, 2012, 07:35:17 AM »
coming along quite well!
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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #37 on: April 30, 2012, 07:40:17 AM »
Thanks . . . Here is a 3/4 view. Apologies as I am not
the worlds best photographer.
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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #38 on: April 30, 2012, 08:03:15 AM »
Very sweet, Dave.  Can't wait to see the top plane on her.
Cheers,
Bud
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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #39 on: April 30, 2012, 08:05:19 AM »
SAW THE REAL THING AT THE ANZAC AIRSHOW HERE IN NZ,
AT THE WEEKEND . . . . AWESOME PLANE . . . (SEEMS THAT ITS
HEADING FOR THE UK) . . . SHAME :-)
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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #40 on: April 30, 2012, 08:22:42 AM »
Quote from: KONG on April 30, 2012, 08:05:19 AM
SAW THE REAL THING AT THE ANZAC AIRSHOW HERE IN NZ,
AT THE WEEKEND . . . . AWESOME PLANE . . . (SEEMS THAT ITS
HEADING FOR THE UK) . . . SHAME :-)
Not for us in the UK it isnt  ;)

lovely build going there too BTW.

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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #41 on: April 30, 2012, 08:25:14 AM »
ENJOY IT. BY THE WAY I AM FROM SCOTLAND, BUT BEEN IN NZ FOR 13 YEARS NOW.
« Last Edit: April 30, 2012, 08:28:01 AM by KONG »
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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #42 on: April 30, 2012, 09:25:32 AM »
This is going to be sweet when finished :D

Your photo's are fine Dave and show the beastie to good effect.
Two things though:
- Perhaps (if possible) reduce the clutter in the background so that it's pretty much the subject and nothing else in the pic? I know it's only a progress shot - just a friendly suggestion :)
- We want more!! ;D

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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #43 on: April 30, 2012, 09:28:03 AM »
Only happy to oblige sir . . . . Hopefully get
the undercart on this week . . Watch this space.
I should really take more close ups. Thanks
for the advice.
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Re: WNW RE 8
« Reply #44 on: May 01, 2012, 05:34:52 AM »
Some closeup pics, a bit better than the preceeding ones
I hope. Sorry they are small but the size restriction
makes it so.
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