Pete in Lincs Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 These are finished at last. Real life kept getting in the way. As usual! See the WIP for the full build. I got a pair of part started 1/48th Hobbycraft Vampires from the Bay for a decent price. Bits were missing. What to do? Why not turn them into 1/32nd scale orbital fighters in the Star Wars universe? I just made it up as I went along. Both were two seaters. The oneon the right had a broken canopy. I took a page from early Meteors and built it as a Mk 1, with a metal rear to the 'greenhouse'. The paints are Citadel (Warhammer) as I wanted 'Alien' shades rather than bog standard Tamiya. Here the laser pod is underneath. Engines are printed and were very kindly donated by @TheBaron I've added a bit of detail and paint. The Vixen name comes from the source of the engines, they were for his wonderful 1/72nd printed Sea Vixen. Not meant for atmospheric flight you just need an engine & thrusters. Not tail booms. The yellow stripes? Alien flames, for that death or glory look! RH wingtip pod. Half an old missile with added bits. Yes, And a Harrier outrigger. In the Star Wars universe ships can hover indefinitely. But I've fitted a fixed central skid & the outriggers in case of 'wobbles'. Launched from an orbiting space station the skid could be jettisoned and the ship could 'skip' on top of the atmosphere. The Mk 2. Full length canopy. Slightly different markings. I just used odds & sods from decal boxes. The 'flames are intentionally rough, BTW. The green is Citadel Goblin green. The Vampire had a Goblin engine! Just sayin'. The Pilot is ex Phantom. Now from an unnamed race of humanoids, threatened by the evil Empire. The gear is just a push fit, so here's a close up. The skid was two halves from a wingfold, I think. My Citadel paint stock. Bought used from a car boot 4 or 5 years ago, they are still good to go, and odd shades. Another fun scratchbuild and I'm happy with the end results. They're certainly unique! Thanks for looking. Your comments are always welcome. Next? one word. Vanship! × 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galligraphics Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Nice work, Pete. Very alien and they wouldn’t look out of place in any sci-fi setting . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturnapollo Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) Waste not want not, as the saying goes. Amazing what you can do with left overs with a bit of lateral thinking! Keith Edited June 27, 2022 by saturnapollo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yg Models Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 nice DIY and color scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Rose Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Glad seeing these finished Pete, they look great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Two screaming demons if ever Pete. Vivacious work mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted July 1, 2022 Author Share Posted July 1, 2022 Thank you for all the nice comments, Guys. Much appreciated, and it's nice to know that I'm not the only one who likes the end results! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xebec Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) Very nice little kit bashes there. I admire the bold color choices-works well here. Edited July 27, 2022 by xebec Brevity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 That's the best thing to do with Vampire kits, ugly old aircraft! Nice one Pete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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