GiovanniG Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 (edited) Hello, I'd like to share this model recently re-released by Airfix in new striking colors. It was built OOB for my 8 years old nephew in 4 full days. He has patiently followed the whole process taking active part in it. The only addictions were the little antennae above each tail boom. I'm a fan of Airfix whose new kits are nice and sweet and really cheap! A joy to build! Hope You enjoy it! Giovanni (uncle) and Francesco (nephew) Edited July 30, 2018 by GiovanniG 55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Very nicely done. Good job mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Very well built Vampire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomthounaojam Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 One of my favorite aircraft have a soft corner for it, Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Very smart looking craft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Very nice. Any problems with the transfers - or tips on how to overcome them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Lovely build. That dayglo is bright! No wonder pilots wear shades... Cheers Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiovanniG Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 1 hour ago, Seahawk said: Very nice. Any problems with the transfers - or tips on how to overcome them? First thank you all for kind messages. The decals proved to work very well with standard setting solutions and decal softer. The wing decal is a single piece for both upper and lower wing and is quite tricky. I suggest here not to use setting solution but just water until you get the right alignment. Pay attention also to lower wing serials. Here also use water and later the setting solution otherwise there's a serious risk of bending the decal. In general the decal sheet is of great quality and impressive for the numbers of little stencils it contains. Hope this helps. Bye Giovanni 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 That's a stunning looking rendition of this attractive aircraft. A beautiful paint finish and its very encouraging to hear that the decals went in relatively easily. The similar Jet Provost kit decals are, by all accounts, a bit of a nightmare (I'm going to circumvent this problem by going for the older, painted day-glo scheme). Really good news to hear your young nephew is interested in the hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Great looking model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat C Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Superb Vampire and all the more so considering you built it in 4 days!! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 That's a stunner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Looks good! Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 (edited) I hope your nephew will begin modelling on his own, it will open a new world for him! Beautiful jet BTW, I love trainers. Edited August 10, 2018 by CMSCHLOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattheCat Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Flashy and flawless. A great looking build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Very nice looking Vampire! Great job on the decals! Thanks to Airfix we'll now see Vampires in another alternative livery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 What a beautiful job you've made of this. I remember seeing this actual Vampire at RAF Little Rissington between 1968-71 and it was the original founder aircraft of the "Vintage Pair" display team until replaced by XH304. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiredave Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Vampire T Mk.11, XK624, may have been on the CFS strength between January 1967 and December 1971 but the 'Vintage Pair' was formed in February 1972 and the original team Vampire was XH304. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Just found this one - it looks great!👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Beautiful Vampire. Excellent paint work on the metallic finish. Are the orange markings painted or decalled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 Very nice, love the paint finish. Hope your nephew enjoyed as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiredave Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 20 hours ago, SAT69 said: Beautiful Vampire. Excellent paint work on the metallic finish. Are the orange markings painted or decalled? As we were both at CFS at roughly the same time, I have just spoken to Ray Deacon to confirm markings on the Vampire: "Vampire XK624 had red Scotchal tape stripes. The true VP T.11 XH304 had deep yellow training bands which were definitely not day-glo red or orange." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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