tonyot Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 (edited) Hiya Folks, To add to my 45 Sqn collection, here is a second Vampire T.11, but this time the early variant without ejection seats and a framed canopy, but it does have the later. larger fins. I used the High Planes conversion set, but did not use the early style booms and fins as the aircraft that I was depicting had been upgraded with the later, larger fins. The unit insignia came from a Hornet kit and this aircraft indeed used to help convert the pilots from Hornet`s to the interim single seat Vampire`s,...... before Venom`s took over. Here is the High Planes conversion set,...... having used the seats and one canopy,...... I can still use the set to convert another Vampire using some spares box seats; Here is the model; And here it is with the earlier model that I built, depicting a later T.11, fitted with ejector seats and with the fighter bars on the booms, as worn by the units Venom`s; Cheers Tony Edited February 24, 2022 by tonyot 73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilspen Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 A veritable Vampire fest. I am loving your work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Yet another beautifully executed No.45 Squadron replica Tony and nice to see this conversion built up in model form. It makes a nice subtle difference to the base kit offering and will hopefully sell well for an enterprising AM accessories producer. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 Stunning work as always. Words fail me. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc72 Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 They look both great! What's your opinion on the High Planes conversion set? I wondered if it could be used to produce a night fighter Vampire (with the radar nose scratch-built). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 3 hours ago, tonyot said: Hiya Folks, To add to my 45 Sqn collection, here is a second Vampire T.11, but this time the early variant without ejection seats and a framed canopy, but it does have the later. larger fins. I used the High Planes conversion set, but did not use the early style booms and fins as the aircraft that I was depicting had been upgraded with the later, larger fins. The unit insignia came from a Hornet kit and this aircraft indeed used to help convert the pilots from Hornet`s to the interim single seat Vampire`s,...... before Venom`s took over. Here is the High Planes conversion set,...... having used the seats and one canopy,...... I can still use the set to convert another Vampire using some spares box seats; Here is the model; And here it is with the earlier model that I built, depicting a later T.11, fitted with ejector seats and with the fighter bars on the booms, as worn by the units Venom`s; Cheers Tony you are the best Alain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 3 hours ago, neilspen said: A veritable Vampire fest. I am loving your work. Thanks Neil,..... glad you like them mate,.... cheers. 3 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Yet another beautifully executed No.45 Squadron replica Tony and nice to see this conversion built up in model form. It makes a nice subtle difference to the base kit offering and will hopefully sell well for an enterprising AM accessories producer. Cheers and well modelled.. Dave Thanks Dave,.... I`ll get all of the 45 Sqn stuff out and photogarph them together again when it gets warmer. Yah it is a nie conversion,..... I added the resin rear booms before I realised that this actual aircraft had the later style,.... so I had to take them off and re attach the kit ones!! Too much on the go and took my eye off the ball! 3 hours ago, AliGauld said: Stunning work as always. Words fail me. Cheers, Alistair Thanks Alistair,..... well I`m glad you like them mate,.... I wouldn`t go as far as stunning mind you! 2 hours ago, Doc72 said: They look both great! What's your opinion on the High Planes conversion set? I wondered if it could be used to produce a night fighter Vampire (with the radar nose scratch-built). Thanks mate,...... yes it is a great conversion set and with some mods to the nose, radar boxes in the cockpit etc it should prove to be a good basis for a night fighter. 34 minutes ago, MACALAIN said: you are the best Alain Thanks Alain,..... well you are very kind mate,........ 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Lovely work Tony. The earlier style canopy, especially on the NF.10 is so reminiscent of the Mosquito that it you can easily see the lineage. Not surprisingly, I've made a North Weald scheme Vampire T.11 from this Airfix kit: XH313, their Station Flight aircraft, I believe. This Airfix kit is a real gem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Beautiful models again Tony, I admire your skills and your work rate. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canberraman Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 A terrific Vampire Tony! Your 'Flying Camels' collection is getting bigger and better all the time - well done and thanks for sharing. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Fine work yet again Tony. I must admit to having a soft spot for the T11 and have two on the slipway currently, so one may end up being finished as an earlier version. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ththtttu7 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 11 hours ago, David A Collins said: Lovely work Tony. The earlier style canopy, especially on the NF.10 is so reminiscent of the Mosquito that it you can easily see the lineage. Not surprisingly, I've made a North Weald scheme Vampire T.11 from this Airfix kit: XH313, their Station Flight aircraft, I believe. This Airfix kit is a real gem. And here it is: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 12 hours ago, David A Collins said: Lovely work Tony. The earlier style canopy, especially on the NF.10 is so reminiscent of the Mosquito that it you can easily see the lineage. Not surprisingly, I've made a North Weald scheme Vampire T.11 from this Airfix kit: XH313, their Station Flight aircraft, I believe. This Airfix kit is a real gem. Thanks David, and I agree about looking like the Mosquito,..... not just the canopy but the whole nose. Love your North Weald model mate,..... I`m going to have to start putting some models on stands myself to save some space! 11 hours ago, ColinChipmunkfan said: Beautiful models again Tony, I admire your skills and your work rate. Colin Thanks Colin,.... glad you like them mate,.... I thought that I`d been pretty quiet lately,.... 3 hours ago, canberraman said: A terrific Vampire Tony! Your 'Flying Camels' collection is getting bigger and better all the time - well done and thanks for sharing. Mark Cheers Mark,... yeah it is growing quite well,..... I just wish that I could display them all together! 1 hour ago, cngaero said: Fine work yet again Tony. I must admit to having a soft spot for the T11 and have two on the slipway currently, so one may end up being finished as an earlier version. Cheers Chris,.... yeah me too,..... I look forward to seeing your`s when they are finished. I quite fancy doing a camouflaged one from the RAF Germany units, maybe 14 Sqn? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 This looks lovely Tony, great work on this. I have the T11 which I am going to do as a T22. Your conversion model looks gorgeous and like you and David said very Mosquito like. Great work fella. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: This looks lovely Tony, great work on this. I have the T11 which I am going to do as a T22. Your conversion model looks gorgeous and like you and David said very Mosquito like. Great work fella. Chris Thanks Chris,..... I look forward to seeing your T.22,...... I did one a while back and might even do an early one using another conversion set in RN markings too? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Lovely completion of this lesser-seen variant Tony - you're building up quite the Vampire collection! Great finish mate, Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Very handsome, love the early canopy which really looks the part 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I’m still in awe of your output and the quality of the models Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 9 hours ago, Dunny said: Lovely completion of this lesser-seen variant Tony - you're building up quite the Vampire collection! Great finish mate, Cheers, Roger Thanks Roger,.... yeah I`ve had a bit of a fixation lately LOL! 5 hours ago, Vulcanicity said: Very handsome, love the early canopy which really looks the part Thanks Phil,...... yeah quite a simple yet effective conversion,..... and I still have enough to do another one yet, by using some spares box seats..... as long as I don`t muck up the canopy! 4 hours ago, Max Headroom said: I’m still in awe of your output and the quality of the models Trevor Cheers Trevor,...... glad you like them mate,.... ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Lovely work indeed!! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Lovely pair of Vampires, great work ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 27, 2022 Author Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 2:13 PM, Mig88 said: Lovely work indeed!! Miguel Thanks Miguel,..... glad you like it/them. 11 hours ago, Wulfman said: Lovely pair of Vampires, great work ! Wulfman Cheers Wulfman,.... glad you like them mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Well done as usual Tony. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 1, 2022 Author Share Posted March 1, 2022 7 hours ago, Sky Keg said: Well done as usual Tony. Mike Thanks Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted March 2, 2022 Share Posted March 2, 2022 It's a kit by Tony - ergo it's a little cracker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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