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Offline RAGIII

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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #210 on: August 24, 2016, 08:16:01 AM »
This has been a terrific build to follow along with! Lovely work on the rigging and prop Ian
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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #211 on: August 24, 2016, 09:46:08 PM »
Truly a work of art Ian, Well Done :)

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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #212 on: August 26, 2016, 07:03:13 AM »
Many thanks Manni, Warren, Rick and John....

 We're almost on the home straight now!

I've built and fitted the tailskid, knocked it off, reattached it, and today I added the last of the decals....





Since it was a Standard built machine, I added Standard prop logos too...



They come from LF Models' beautiful range of prop logos.

Not much left now: tail rigging, wheels, and guns...that's about it!

Thanks for looking in!

Ian
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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #213 on: August 26, 2016, 07:31:00 AM »
Looking brilliant Ian, you have done a superb job with this model.

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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #214 on: August 26, 2016, 08:34:24 AM »
Beautiful Ian!  I really must get some of those logos. (I only wish they did French logos too.  :(  )

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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #215 on: August 28, 2016, 04:53:56 AM »
Absolutely marvellous!! I simply cannot believe that this is an Airfix original - somewhat improved!

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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #216 on: August 28, 2016, 04:58:52 AM »
I built one of these when I was about 17. Needless to say it was not anywhere near as BRILLIANT as your build! Just incredible work Ian!
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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #217 on: August 28, 2016, 11:47:38 PM »
It's good to see these rare and expensive WNW kits built! ... oh what... 1/72...!!! :o
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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #218 on: August 29, 2016, 08:06:25 AM »
Gents, thanks so much....I now declare this  build CLOSED!

 The tail rigging was completed today: guide pulleys are .010" card and I used a 0.8mm punch. They are clamped in some waste PE from a set of control horns which was just folded in half and slipped over the stamped out "pulleys". The Lewis and prop were all that were needed after the rigging was finished and they went on without any hitches. The finish is not my best, I really need to pay more attention to that in future. I'd also like to know how Prez manages to fit double rudder wires...I tried but I couldn't get a consistent gap between them so I left it at one wire per side.
 Anyway, here are some pics: (note the high tech jig for working on the underside....)









 I'll try for some decent outdoor shots tomorrow and post a completed build.

Thanks for all the support and encouragement on this one, I certainly think she's a little bit of an improvement over the basic kit!

Thanks for looking in.

Ian
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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #219 on: August 29, 2016, 04:16:42 PM »
Congtats! Ian. A beautiful little gem for your showcase.
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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #220 on: August 29, 2016, 07:50:21 PM »
Quote from: IanB on August 29, 2016, 08:06:25 AM

 I certainly think she's a little bit of an improvement over the basic kit!

Ian

Ya Think  ;D Ian, it was a pleasure to watch you turn this one into an RE8 to be proud of...in any scale
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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #221 on: August 29, 2016, 08:36:24 PM »
Super result Ian!

Well done  :)
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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #222 on: August 30, 2016, 03:10:17 AM »
Wow! That is just excellent: as Rick has written, a model to be proud of in any scale.

Stephen.
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Re: RAF RE8, Airfix, 1:72 - an effort to put it right!
« Reply #223 on: August 30, 2016, 03:13:30 AM »
Fabulous build Ian. Not only is it hard to believe it's the venerable Airfix kit but it's in 1/72. Simply stunning
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