SeaVenom Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 13 hours ago, Homebee said: First sprues pics Source: https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=105045&start=4515#p2462231 V.P. That's not loading for me. Do you have any other links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LN-KEH Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Try going directly to the source https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=105045&start=4515#p2462231 It works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largescale32 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Got a message from Jiri, the Vampire is in production and the release will be in May/June. I´m going to visit HpH/Infinity Models on April, 1st, so more information on their future releases will follow. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0V78GRDr3xPKBwP7d4iDc69MYqwhb5GazDBAGAsxbQ2QmKm28fTBuRYTNpnPmxXPol&id=113222234718270 Quote Our clients often ask about the most awaited project - Vampire DH.100, 1/32 scale. The model is currently in the manufacturing stage, we waiting for a few other details, but the main part is ready. Let's look at what we already have. Swipe the photos and check the stories today. We'll show a lot of new things in the next posts. Stay in touch and don't miss our news V.P. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Be interesting to see how it compares to the recent Airfix kit. If it's good I'll be getting some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 18, 2022 Author Share Posted May 18, 2022 (edited) Decals : https://www.facebook.com/113222234718270/videos/313381687479230/ https://www.facebook.com/hphmodels/posts/pfbid02LNHPxq4SzsKa5wy3ZRF1DtQgsM24g2h55ZwXznp4fJngn4M2XDHp31jr7uhKTZTwl V.P. Edited May 20, 2022 by Homebee 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarpen Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 29 minutes ago, SeaVenom said: Be interesting to see how it compares to the recent Airfix kit. If it's good I'll be getting some. It will be bigger as the Airfix kit is in 1/48 scale. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Just now, flarpen said: It will be bigger as the Airfix kit is in 1/48 scale. I know but I'm talking about detail wise. I haven't got round to getting the Airfix kit yet but I've built a few Special Hobby 1/72 Vamps and have one AZ Vamp too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin ritchie Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 I'm easily pleased, a newly tooled 1/32 1950s RAF subject - I'm buying it - the good news is that is it actually looks great 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Looking forward to seeing this kit a little more closely, the over done rivets puts me off personally. I know all the arguments that they can be sanded and or filled or many will not even care about them. I got one of the Helldiver’s because I really like the aircraft, but after looking at it for a few days I moved it on because I just thought this is going to be HARD WORK. As much as I would love a 1/32 Vampire, I have a horrible feeling this will be the same, which is great pity as the future subjects really interest me as well, but the soft details and over emphasised surface details just make me think twice…..but I may succumb 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkp Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 3 hours ago, Ali62 said: Looking forward to seeing this kit a little more closely, the over done rivets puts me off personally. I know all the arguments that they can be sanded and or filled or many will not even care about them. I got one of the Helldiver’s because I really like the aircraft, but after looking at it for a few days I moved it on because I just thought this is going to be HARD WORK. As much as I would love a 1/32 Vampire, I have a horrible feeling this will be the same, which is great pity as the future subjects really interest me as well, but the soft details and over emphasised surface details just make me think twice…..but I may succumb I completely agree. I would absolutely love a 1/32 Vampire, but for me that completely over-done surface detail would be a real deal-breaker. As you suggest, many will argue that it can be filled/sanded, but I've never had much success doing that and frankly these days I don't have either the time or the inclination to do so, especially when there are so many really good kits in the stash waiting to be built. I also can't help but think that if this kit was by - for example - Trumpeter or Hobby Boss that there would be a lot more in the way of negative comment about it - though maybe that's just me getting old and cynical! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 5 hours ago, hopkp said: I completely agree. I would absolutely love a 1/32 Vampire, but for me that completely over-done surface detail would be a real deal-breaker. As you suggest, many will argue that it can be filled/sanded, but I've never had much success doing that and frankly these days I don't have either the time or the inclination to do so, especially when there are so many really good kits in the stash waiting to be built. I also can't help but think that if this kit was by - for example - Trumpeter or Hobby Boss that there would be a lot more in the way of negative comment about it - though maybe that's just me getting old and cynical! Agree with you removing soft over done panels is not easy, and or to match up to them as you need big blunt tools not sharp pins and scribing tools. I am hoping the shape will be correct where far to many Trumpeter / Hobby Boss have a nice feel to them as far as details go but the shape or major errors are far to common place. Maybe we are all getting too old and cynical and critical, I need to tread carefully being a small manufacturer myself, but I am inclined as with most to go for kits that look and feel right from the outset. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony.t Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Still planning on getting one. After the dog-in-a-box Trumpeter MiG-21F-13, it should be straightforward. But that hail-peppered skin is going to be a bu**er to render smooth enough for a polyurethane aluminium finish. Might do with a coat of slip made from lightly watered Milliput. Will have to experiment with Revell's Supermarine Pockmark IXc. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npb748r Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 What is actually gained by these type of comments - I don't understand ??? If you don't like the photos you see why not start a model making company and produce models that meet your subjective views of right and wrong ? I want a 1/32 vampire (and helldiver) and I'm happy to pay for what I see here. I'd rather have every 1/32 kit ever produced so far regardless of subjective or objective views on accuracy, engineering and subject type than not have them at all. Unless people are willing to produce an alternative 1/32 vampire I will happily take this one please. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Looks to be a doozy! It's not quite my area of interest but it's kits like this that turn my 'not quite my area of interest' into, 'I need one of these'! Incidentally, some of the pomposity above is just beyond the pale, but always the case with pre-release shots. It's a bit like hemorrhoids; they're a pain in the backside and you can't avoid them! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 14 minutes ago, npb748r said: What is actually gained by these type of comments - I don't understand ??? If you don't like the photos you see why not start a model making company and produce models that meet your subjective views of right and wrong ? I want a 1/32 vampire (and helldiver) and I'm happy to pay for what I see here. I'd rather have every 1/32 kit ever produced so far regardless of subjective or objective views on accuracy, engineering and subject type than not have them at all. Unless people are willing to produce an alternative 1/32 vampire I will happily take this one please. Incidentally, you know that if it didn't have rivet detail, modellers would be all over it with one of those pounce wheel thingies, putting them on! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali62 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I take the comments by both of you above, npb748r and Sabrejet (who I admire for you knowledge and help to guys with regards to Sabre), however I do think my assessment was and is fair (the Vampire just does not have surface texture as shown) and I am entitled to my opinion. If the kit meets up well in other areas and depending on the cost I may change my mind, which is how I started my thread, I would like to see more. If you read carefully I said I may succumb to one, with a smiley face after, I also did state some guys would be quite happy with it as it is, added to that I do have a small model company, I am certainly not perfect in all I do but I do try, at the same time I do get critiqued on things that I do ‘wrong’ or do not meet expectations, but sometimes those need to be taken as part of learning. Enjoy your modelling, and have fun doing it. I certainly look forward to seeing some Vampires getting built soon. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Ali62 said: I take the comments by both of you above, npb748r and Sabrejet (who I admire for you knowledge and help to guys with regards to Sabre), however I do think my assessment was and is fair (the Vampire just does not have surface texture as shown) and I am entitled to my opinion. It's a fair point and I realise my comment wasn't exactly helpful: apologies. Let's see how they look in the flesh because I suspect the rivet detail has been highlighted a bit to show it off. Maybe not. It's still good to see a 1/32 Vampire after all 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 Clear parts Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02chTvCk5HwhntXqXRQhwyd6E6PLaRB9qzwMLPwndg2Y8ZXEVzQdRvSag2yVNSgV9pl&id=113222234718270 Quote Good news to start the week - clear parts for our 1/32 DH.100 Vampire already produced V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largescale32 Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Jiri told me that, if the Vampire is a success for Infinity, he is thinking about some special, limited boxings with additional resin parts. For example the Swiss Mk.6 with "Pinocchio nose". Let´s see what happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 26, 2022 Author Share Posted May 26, 2022 Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0PwEutkfEZjAitusJLFgQHVe7e8fuDKbbr9pnvzhSnDmRd4aXwgTSxyvZhwGK1duql&id=113222234718270 Quote We are happy to announce that on July 10 we will release our 2 most waited kits 1/32: - INF 3203 DH.100 Vampire F.3 - INF 3204 DH.100 Vampire FB.5 You can already pre-order these kits by leaving your contacts here in DM or by our e-mail adress: [email protected] V.P. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 (edited) Source: https://www.facebook.com/infinitymodels.cz/posts/pfbid0rtb4XXj8QkYvxfsHctVZyXSFFrxvAajR8FkYZrazZthF7DjHwUG5Q4D9h6a1T9Ljl Quote Work in the stockroom is in full swing Soon every DH-100 Vampire will be packed and sent to his owner. Official sales start on July 10, but you can make a preorder now! The price is €79 for each version. If you want to pre-order, please leave your e-mail address, and our sales manager will contact you. V.P. Edited June 3, 2022 by Homebee 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 On 5/24/2022 at 4:34 PM, Largescale32 said: Jiri told me that, if the Vampire is a success for Infinity, he is thinking about some special, limited boxings with additional resin parts. For example the Swiss Mk.6 with "Pinocchio nose". Let´s see what happens. I'll be buying at least 1 of these in the near future but even though I'm not a fan of the Pinocchio nose version.....why do those parts in resin? Just do all the main parts in plastic and offer resin parts for those who want a bit of extra detail. It always bugs me how some (mainly Eastern European) manufacturers bring out injection plastic kits but with 1 or 2 resin parts for main details like the wheels or engine parts. I think resin should be for any fine details people want to add not any main parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 Source: https://www.facebook.com/infinitymodels.cz/posts/pfbid0VWj6R7VzJvQoekbj5UHX3io4KSfW1gYa9YgXTgsturGmZ4gVjxhxAnNPjt4cBjknl Quote Showing you the next sprue - "E" which includes the bottom part of fuselage, air intakes, fuel tanks for Mk.3 version and some small parts V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largescale32 Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 (edited) On 6/3/2022 at 1:59 PM, SeaVenom said: I'll be buying at least 1 of these in the near future but even though I'm not a fan of the Pinocchio nose version.....why do those parts in resin? Just do all the main parts in plastic and offer resin parts for those who want a bit of extra detail. It always bugs me how some (mainly Eastern European) manufacturers bring out injection plastic kits but with 1 or 2 resin parts for main details like the wheels or engine parts. I think resin should be for any fine details people want to add not any main parts. You have to see this more like plastic kits with resin conversions in one box. To make new injection molds for 50 to 100 kits would be economically nonsense. Edited June 6, 2022 by Largescale32 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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