Luka Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 So, I have the very promising looking Vampire Mk. 3 from Revell (rebox of the Special Hobby kit) that I want to build as a Rhodesian plane with the Bush War camo pattern. My questions; - Do I need to convert some areas to get the correct type? I know very little of the external differences between Vampires.. - What are the best colour matches? I myself mostly use Vallejo or Revell paints. I don't know if standard Dark Earth/Dark Green are the correct colours. In some pictures the DE seems yellowish, in others it seems more reddish. Thanks in advance, Luka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Off the top of my head the single-seat Vampires in the Rhodesian Air Force were FB.9s, so would have the square-cut wingtips and the longer intake fairing on the starboard side. Both are supplied in the SH kit. Edited February 29, 2020 by JosephLalor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNF72000 Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 As a subscriber and someone with this kit in my stash and intending to build it soon in Rhodesian colours, I would love to see the build of this up on your channel! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 On 3/13/2021 at 11:42 PM, DNF72000 said: As a subscriber and someone with this kit in my stash and intending to build it soon in Rhodesian colours, I would love to see the build of this up on your channel! Thanks for the support! Although that sounds like a great idea I have made a big mistake; I have built the plane already, but without taking any pictures of the process.. I know, not smart.. I will however present it soon, albeit in a somewhat different format (with post-build commentary). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draggie748 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 Gents, there is a lady in Victoria, Australia that has a hanger with a stack of the real ones in it in their original Rhodesian colours. If you contact her at Tyabb Airport in Victoria, I'm sure she would help. I may have some photos from my visit there years ago that may have a few photos of one of them on display. I'll look tomorrow. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNF72000 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 3/18/2021 at 8:02 PM, Luka said: Thanks for the support! Although that sounds like a great idea I have made a big mistake; I have built the plane already, but without taking any pictures of the process.. I know, not smart.. I will however present it soon, albeit in a somewhat different format (with post-build commentary). You're welcome! Don't worry about it, will be interesting to see regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthViper Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Rhodesia used British Standard Colors. Dark Earth and Dark Green under merciless sun in Rhodesia were fast downed, so scale effect gives you wide choice of colors and effects. Good Luck SouthViper from Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Clarke Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 On 3/21/2021 at 7:38 PM, draggie748 said: Gents, there is a lady in Victoria, Australia that has a hanger with a stack of the real ones in it in their original Rhodesian colours. If you contact her at Tyabb Airport in Victoria, I'm sure she would help. I may have some photos from my visit there years ago that may have a few photos of one of them on display. I'll look tomorrow. Phil Judy Pay is her name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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