RE 8 Harry Tate

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April 28, 2022
This shows the cockpit. I spent a lot of time on the wood grain which I'm quite happy with. I then added dirt and grime to the floor which I had never done before...I think it turned out reasonably well...
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April 28, 2022
Here are the disassembled components
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April 28, 2022
This is the motor mount section. Here I’ve added support wires (Easyline) and turnbuckles (Gaspath)
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April 28, 2022
Here is the entire interior of the cockpit
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May 4, 2022
This shows the finished version with turnbuckles and seat belts
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May 4, 2022
Here you can see the seat belts from a better angle.
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April 28, 2022
Here is the assembled version where I’ve added spark plug leads made from Maxima fishing line, painted with a Tamiya yellow acrylic
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April 28, 2022
Here I added 24 gauge wire for the lifters. I also spent soem time weathering and adding oil leaks to the crankcase (not sure if its visible)
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April 28, 2022
Here is the engine components before assembly
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April 28, 2022
Here are the exhaust pipes…I was really happy with the weathered and heating look…
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April 28, 2022
A closer look at the weathering/heat effects
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April 28, 2022
This will be added to the exhaust. I coated the pipe with a fine mess from garlic packaging, coated with Tamiya white acrylic. I will weather it with a light rust wash to mimic the asbestos wrapping.
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May 25, 2022
Here I've added the seat belts. I finished them with Tamiya XF-59 (desert yellow) and Vallejo 71.062 (Aluminum). I then covered them with a rust wash to give it some contrast.
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May 25, 2022
Here I show the how I connected the ailerons using a 24 gauge wire, which several websites recommend. The wing was drilled out using a #74 drill bit and secured with MIG Acrylic glue.
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May 25, 2022
A more close up version...
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May 25, 2022
I am now working on the ribs for the wings to simulate the somewhat translucent doped linen look. I first cover the wing with XF-64 (red brown). I then cut 0.5mm strips of 3M tape for the ribs, 1mm for the struts and 2 mm for the front part of the wing (not sure of the correct term...will have to look it up) 🙂. BTW...note the mixing tubes in the upper right hand side. I've re-purposed rapid COVID test tubes...they make excellent mixing and dispensing tubes for airbrushing. You can fill them from the top, shake to mix them and once re-capped you can dispense just the right amount from the bottom when needed...
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May 25, 2022
I then airbrush a 50/50 mix of X-2 (white) and XF-55 (tan).
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June 16, 2022
Here is the finished doped linen look. I airbrushed a 4:1 mix of Tamiya X-2 (white) and XF-55 (tan) between the ribs to give it contrast..
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June 16, 2022
A closer look at the ribs and struts after finishing...I'm pretty happy with it...
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June 16, 2022
Masking before airbrushing
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June 16, 2022
Airbrushed the fuselage and wings with the WNW recommended XF-62 and XF-10 at a 2:1 ratio. I then added one unit of X-22 (clear) to give it a semi-gloss look.
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June 16, 2022
This shows the top wing which I have yet to finish.
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July 7, 2022
This is the look I am trying to replicate on the fuselage and wings. You can see that the surface is coated with an oil like substance used to seal the linen surface
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July 7, 2022
I used a combination of washes to mimic the "oil like" coating. I used a combination of fuel stain wash (5 parts) with rust and black washes (1 part each). The fuel stain provides an oily film, while the rust and black provide the colour. I will shortly add some pictures showing how it came out on the fuselage...
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July 18, 2022
Here is my final result... It may be hard to see with this image, but I think it looks pretty good (i.e. I'm happy with it) 🙂
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July 18, 2022
I applied it the wings as well as the fuselage...
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June 16, 2022
Here I show my asbestos covered exhaust drains.
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June 16, 2022
Here I show the modification required to get the air scoop to fit around my valve lifters...
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October 6, 2022
I found an on-line vendor on ETSY that can provide stencils if you provide them an image. I created the image using photoshop and tried various sizes of fonts. The vendor is CREEKTEE and you need to select “stencils for airbrushing”. They are very friendly and do nice work
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October 6, 2022
Here is the end result after airbrushing…I was really happy with the results…
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October 6, 2022
I wanted to get the illusion of thin laminated wood. I used 0.5mm masking tape and wrapped it around following the natural contours of the blades.
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October 6, 2022
This is the result before finishing with orange clear coat
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October 7, 2022
Here is the finished result. I think it’s my best prop so far ?
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October 6, 2022
I found a white carbon paper which I used to highlight the raised lettering on the wheels
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November 23, 2022
The finished model!
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October 6, 2022
This isn’t the best photo but the end result was quite good….
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October 6, 2022
This is the fuselage before I start rigging
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November 23, 2022
A better close up view
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November 23, 2022
This shows off the propeller and weathering on the cowling. I was very pleased with both
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November 23, 2022
The top view
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November 23, 2022
This shows the gun turret and my airbrushed name on the side of the fuselage.
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November 23, 2022
Another view of the gun turret
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November 23, 2022
This shows the model from the back
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November 23, 2022
This is the real RE8. I recently visited the RAF museum outside of London where they have a great collection of WWI aircraft. A must see!
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November 23, 2022
Final result 🙂

Comments

31 28 April 2022, 17:16

Dietmar Bogatzki
Great build and paintjob, taking a seat 👍

4 May 2022, 15:08

Robert Podkoński
Me too! I agree with Dietmar here.

4 May 2022, 15:12

David Taylor
I'm in.

4 May 2022, 16:30

Mainstream
count me in. The interior looks great.

4 May 2022, 16:39

cecil
Thanks guys! This is my fourth model since taking up the hobby during COVID, so I'm still learning. This is my toughest model yet… hope to have more to show over the next few weeks.

6 May 2022, 20:42

Kyle DeHart
Looks awesome!

6 May 2022, 21:18

Robert Podkoński
You're doing a really good work here, Cecil. It's a complex model - myself I am reluctant to start WnW kit...

7 May 2022, 06:06

Mathieu
Looking really good Cecil, taking a seat and a notebook.
Cheers

26 May 2022, 21:09

cecil
Karl... For woodgrain I've played around with a bunch of methods, but right now I've settled on using a base of Tamiya XF-59 Dessert Yellow. I then dry brush oil paints (I start with a light coat of Yellow Ochre cut with Winsor & Newton - Liquid Fine Detail). This thins the paint and quickens the cure time. Then depending on the texture and colour I'm looking for I add darker colours (in order - Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber and Ivory Black). For instance if I want a really dark wood grain I use the entire spectrum (but be careful as you use the dark colours...thin dry brushing is the key). I then coat the entire surface with either Tamiya X-24 Clear Yellow or X-26 Clear Orange or a combination depending on how dark a shade I'm looking for. Anyway...do you have an alternate method...I'd be interested... Thx...Cecil

30 May 2022, 20:01

cecil
Karl,
No worries about hijacking the thread...I love the discussion. Nice work on the weathering, I may play around a bit with some of your suggestions. I've used soft Patels for my props, but not anything inside the cockpit. BTW...your engine looks fantastic...much better than mine. What did you use for wiring? Any aftermarket parts? Any hints on your finishing? Cecil

1 June 2022, 18:33

Lochsa River
sittin in....

2 June 2022, 03:18

Michael Kohl
this is coming along nicely

7 July 2022, 18:39

Rui S
Great work 👍

28 January 2023, 01:32

Neuling
Yes: 👍👍👍

28 January 2023, 09:42

Robert Podkoński
Beautiful!

28 January 2023, 09:58

David Taylor
Brill.

28 January 2023, 10:18

Lochsa River
A MASTERPIECE

28 January 2023, 20:46

Peter Hardy
Unbelievable!

28 January 2023, 22:18

Ben M
This is really great

28 January 2023, 22:44

cecil
Just checking my stalemates account after being off-line for 6 weeks 🙁 Thanks fellas...I really appreciate the encouragement. I REALLY liked this model...a very cool WWI aircraft! Highly recommended...Cecil

18 March 2023, 15:47

Pietro De Angelis
Beautiful!

18 March 2023, 15:51

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RE 8 Harry Tate

RE 8 WNW Harry Tate

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1:32 Halberstadt Cl.II & RE.8 "Harry Tate" "The Duellists" (Wingnut Wings 32804)

Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8

Australian Flying Corps (1912-1921)
No. 3 Sqn. D4689 “P” (RC Armstrong & FJ Mart)
June 1918 World War 1

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