discussion Airfix 1:72 DH Vampire T.11

[colin m]

My training squadron has increased a touch more with this little Airfix Vampire. It's a simple straight forward kit. I did add some resin seats, just because the cockpit was going to be open, and they were cheap, £3.50 for a pair.
There were no problems building it, even the Dayglo decals behaved them selves.













Again, another Airfix kit I can recommend.

 

[PaulTRose]

ooooo i like that :thumb2:

 

[papa 695]

That looks very nice indeed Colin. Great work.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Colin
That is an excellent result. Good to read that you found it to be a nice kit as I hope to build it for the upcoming "Starter kit" GB.
Jim

 

[yak face]

Beautiful job colin , the seats look great . Was all the dayglo provided as decals then? Cheers tony

 

[Guest]

Nice allround Colin, love the paint work .
John.

 

[boatman]

HI love your model in dayglow looks great but I always get mixed up with the venom an vampire whats the difference ? an i remember them if my mind not playin tricks on me watchin them up raf coltishall with the old javlin;s great days which I sadly miss as well as the lightnings
chris

 

[colin m]

venom an vampire whats the difference ?

I think the Venom came after the Vampire, also, DH really liked the twin boom layout, hence the Vixen still used it later on. The Venom has been described as 'more refined'.

Good to read that you found it to be a nice kit

Sure thing Jim, you won't be disappointed. I used resin seats, but it really doesn't need them, I just picked them up cheap at a show.

 

[scottie3158]

Colin,
A great looking build.

 

[Guest]

Colin,
Superb build, you are forgiven for using resin seats - shocking..... I must remove them all from my stash.....
Cheers, Mike.

 

[Guest]

Oh yes! A cracking piece of work.
Really nice.

 

[Guest]

I want to make this one now. Wishlist is up to 4 of the new Airfix kits hereafter.

 

[Guest]

Wow, Colin............another beauty from your workbench........unbelievable that this is 1/72!!!! All thumbs up, mate!!!!:thumb2::thumb2:

 

[Mickc1440]

Great work Colin

 

[Guest]

wow that is a really nice build Colin. I do like the metal look.

Theuns

 

[Mikerf]

Very nice. Lovely finish :thumb2:

 

[Guest]

Wow, Colin............another beauty from your workbench........unbelievable that this is 1/72!!!! All thumbs up, mate!!!!:thumb2::thumb2:

Just noticed your Avi: so you're a drummer? Good man! Who's your inspiration?

 

[Guest]

Just noticed your Avi: so you're a drummer? Good man! Who's your inspiration?

Drumming......modelling........good food..........that's all you need!!!!!!!!:smiling5:
Jeff Porcaro, Carter Beaufort (Dave Matthews Band), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree)...............

 

[Guest]

Drumming......modelling........good food..........that's all you need!!!!!!!!:smiling5:
Jeff Porcaro, Carter Beaufort (Dave Matthews Band), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree)...............

I know Jeff Porcaro - worked with Steely Dan. The others are new, but I'll explore their playing.
Rob Turner, Stewart Copeland and (especially) Phil Collins for me.
It's one of life's sublime pleasures to sit at a decent kit and let The Real You off its leash.
Enjoy!!

 

[colin m]

Was all the dayglo provided as decals then?

Sorry, missed the question. But yes, all decals.