discussion Papa695s 1/72 Airfix De Havilland Vampire T.11

[papa 695]

While I’m waiting on some paint to arrive, I thought I’d start this one, I’m going to try metal foil on it. First time I’ve attempted this, but if all goes pair shaped, I can just paint it later.

 

[Jim R]

I've built this kit twice but never tried metal foil. That will be interesting to watch.

 

[PaulTRose]

Good luck with the foil
i always struggled with it for things like windscreen surrounds

 

[papa 695]

Thanks Jim. I think I should have picked a bigger scale to practice on, but it was cheap. But like I said if it fails I can always paint it.

 

[papa 695]

Cheers Paul, I’ve never tried it. I was thinking of just painting the canopy frames anyway.

 

[Steven000]

Will be interesting to see 'foiling' the model Ian, have fun, cheers

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I will follow along Ian and will be very interested in how the foil comes out.

 

[Richard48]

Nice little kit.I shall pop along and gaze from afar in the cheap seats with my opera glasses.
Richard

 

[papa 695]

Cheers Richard, I hope you don’t expect me to do some singing.

 

[papa 695]

Got the cockpit painted ready to go together.

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice start Ian. I need to do another of these one day, it was such a fun kit to build.

 

[papa 695]

Yes Joe, it is a fun little build, going together very nicely.

 

[papa 695]

Got the cockpit put together, now it’s time for the wings.

 

[Jim R]

Smart looking cockpit especially given the scale.

 

[papa 695]

Cheers Jim. It’s a nicely detailed little kit.

 

[papa 695]

I’ve got the wings and booms fitted, also started to foil the boom section in between them.

 

[Steven000]

Nice progress Ian, that single panel looks great already have fun

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice looking little kit, look forward to seeing this progress

 

[scottie3158]

Looking good will follow along.

 

[Airborne01]

Looks like something out of Star Wars!
Steve