Airfix NEW 1/48 de Havilland VAMPIRE F.3. Scale model aircraft kit build.

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Hi RU-vid,
In this video I am building the new Airfix de Havilland Vampire in 1/48th scale. This build is an ideal watch for anyone new to modelling as I keep this one very simple, straight out of the box with no upgrades or scratch building (except for 3 Remove before flight tags).
In the video I use a mix of Mr Hobby, Tamiya, AK Interactive, Abteilung 502, Ammo by Mig, Vallejo and Microscale Industries products. I use AK Xtreme Metal paints to paint the main surfaces of the model and most of the weathering is done using my favorite Abteilung 502 oils.
All products used I paid for myself and there is no paid promotion in the video.
Please keep comments pleasant, constructive or helpful criticism is fine, but anything rude or abusive will be deleted. This is not my day-job, I model and make these videos for enjoyment and I am far from being a professional modeller.
If you would like to follow me on Instagram:
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Thank you for watching.

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@nwandarsa Год назад

I have an issue with the trend to over weather aircraft. As a rule we looked after our aircraft as if they were irreplaceable. which they were

@davidcarr7436 Год назад

Although this kit is a bit over my usual budget, your build has convinced me I need to add this to my collection (in RCAF livery, of course) First time watching, and I really enjoyed it.

@MTAviation123 4 месяца назад

what is your budger range? Mines 10 to 40 max

@davidcarr7436 4 месяца назад

@@MTAviation123 I haven't seen a ten dollar model kit (even 1/72 armour or 1/144 aircraft) in years! But, yeah, I'm probably in the $20 -$40 range. Since my comment, I did purchase the kit and will probably finished it soon. I'm a very slow builder

@mr.modern4419 2 года назад

Sweet build!!! I love how it turned out. Just the right touch of weathering I agree. I love that period RAF markings... to tell the truth, I love ALL RAF markings!! Happy Christmas to you all!!!

@DITRIH333 2 года назад

Я их в детстве штук пять собрал. В магазинах других не было, а собирать модели хотелось!😊

@markdefendi4045 Год назад

You made a big mistake with rivetying detsild on the wing. The wing is a large sheet of Ali NO RIVETS at all. Look at the real thing and youll see

@badbotchdown9845 2 года назад

Cool they have forget swiss markings the country who have uses vampires until 1987

@HammerheadModelMaking 2 года назад

Had the opportunity to see one of these fly at an airshow a few years ago, surprisingly quiet. Your build turned out excellent!

@Rich6Brew Год назад

Merry Christmas!

@burningphoneix 10 месяцев назад

Why drill holes into the lower wing? To attach the drop tanks? There's 4 holes and two drop tanks?

@captainmagic91 2 года назад

Awesome build. Great channel, love all the work. But the Vampire didn't have any rivets did it? I thought the whole point of DH was aerodynamics and streamlining? I stand to be corrected

@ScaleModelShed 2 года назад

Thank you, I'm not sure on that, maybe someone can shed some light?

@stevepritchard3970 Год назад

Yes, definitely rivets (faintly) visible on the metal areas - wings, tail, tail booms and panels over the engine. Forward fuselage was plywood, like the Mossie.

@sergeyzhigalev Год назад

Great build! Love it how minimal improvements and gentle touch of weathering can make a simple kit look so realistic. And the prototype itself is amazing)

@kevinjohnson8220 2 года назад

I could build a Canadian one so naturally I'm interested.

@fabiosilva3799 2 года назад

Very good!!! Please,1/48 Kinetic Mirage IIIE

@johnwheeler3023 Год назад

Awesome finish. For those manufacturers issues on the HUD, I cut them off and use the clear plastic from the random "adult proof" packaging of everyday stuff we buy. Works great and is easy to work with.

@allgood6760 2 года назад

Nice!... there is a DH Vampire close to me in a museum...we used to operate them with our RNZAF.. thanks from NZ. 👍🇳🇿

@iluvcurryandbeer 2 года назад

Really good video, so on the strength of it you have gained a new sub :D

@film.dscotland9314 2 года назад

your content is awesome matey. Been building since I was 6 (44 now) and I've learned quite a few new techniques and ideas... Would love a video showing your set up, spray booth etc..

@schlookie 2 года назад

Awesome Vampire mate, theres one as a gate guardian at Ohakea airbase near where I live, here in NZ. A local businessman also has a restored Venom which he gets out and flies regularly. I've got a few 1/72 CMK, Heller, and Special Hobby Vampires/Venoms in the stash.

@lucasner463 2 года назад

After you finish with Rosie the Rivetter, how do you clean up the rivets?

@ScaleModelShed 2 года назад

Hi, I didn't do any clean up here, I guess it depends how hard you press and how deep you make them. A bit of soft sand paper and an air brush to blow the dust out would work if you need to clean the surface of them. Cheers

@markrayton6385 2 года назад

Absolutely awesome job.The weathering looks fantastic. Also great tip with the Tungsten putty.

@terminatordragon1980 2 года назад

Where can I buy this kit?

@archerry6457 2 года назад

Airfix website or any good model shop. Wonderland Models is good.

@martinbrowning6266 2 года назад

Yet another amazing build and paint job you’ve made airfix model look absolutely stunning Those rivets looked great and made those wings stand out 👏👏👏

@mrbass3 2 года назад

Very nice work - and a great tip re the tungsten putty - my Vampire build had come to a halt with trying to get some nose weight in !

@stevejohnson4069 25 дней назад

Fantastic video the finished model looked brilliant.I’ve subscribed and look forward to watching your other builds.

@arthurmee Год назад

Really enjoyed watching this build . . . Beautifully done.

@dragonsbreath1984 2 года назад

Well, that was just kick ass. You have a very unique approach.

@theidahotraveler Год назад

I’ll dang into I found it

@jerrymccrae7202 Год назад

I enjoyed your VIDIO very much! I'm trying to use oils to weather and cannot find WHITE SPIRIT thinner. Is there anything else that will substitute for this product. Thank you for reading this.

@tossedsaladandscrambledegg8576 2 года назад

First let me say that is a wonderful looking model! However, can someone help me understand the fascination with rivet details. I have worked on warbirds in real world environments. First 99.9% of surface rivets are flush. Second if you are viewing from a foot away the scaled distance you will not see them or most panel lines unless its in an area that gets really dirty. I think sometimes when doing research the line drawings we find fool us into thinking rivets and panel lines are readily visible.

@65TossTrap 2 года назад

By the early forties aircraft were really smooth. What I see at air shows in daylight, is a "dimple". Not really a rivet but an impression.

@mafmaf6417 2 года назад

I agree. I rarely give panels lines a wash I feel this makes them out of scale.

@TonyJ86 2 года назад

Very skilfully finished. That weathering is very authentic.

@kevinsands7639 2 месяца назад

It should be painted, speed silver. It was mostly made of wood with an aluminium skin over the fuselage that was also painted silver.

@TheMaximac 2 года назад

This guy is one of the best Iv'e seen great viewing!

@robertjones8667 2 года назад

Good shout on the tungsten putty, never seen that product before. Very handy.

@johnnenadic6002 Месяц назад

How much did you thin the AK Aluminum, and what did you use to thin it? Thanks

@Mark-e9u9s 11 месяцев назад

Nicely done!

@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н Год назад

.....ооочень красивая,творчекая работа!....

@soureel 10 месяцев назад

Love watching a master at work!

@aidyabdullah7268 2 года назад

I love how you did the weathering. Thanks for sharing.

@liamfinch4129 Год назад

This is aero modelling porn! Wonderful build.

@bostos1966 2 года назад

After many years away from the hobby and recently started modeling again, I have found your videos both informative and entertaining. Where did you get the metal paint pot holder which you keep your thinners in? It’s an efficient way to store these liquids.

@ScaleModelShed 2 года назад

Thank you. I made that holder, it is very useful! Thanks for watching.

@GoldTopPoland 2 года назад

👍

@Frank-rh7vh 2 года назад

Additional comment/question: Is it possible for you, to show/build a FORD TRIMOTOR ? Thank you for feedback ! i love your high skilled works !!! Greets, Frank 👍🙂

@belliott538 16 дней назад

Bump! Liked & Subbed

@Paulo-ov4yo Месяц назад

I used to do that with the lights 👍

@HK94 2 года назад

👍

@whotube220 2 года назад

Further to my previous comment, it looks like (at least for delivered to Australia prices) "Liquid Gravity" comes in about half the price of what Chinese sellers are pricing tungsten putty at by weight. This doesn't include the slight cost of binding epoxy required for the "Liquid Gravity" in some cases. The AU$4.50 for 22grams does seem a bit expensive.

@UlyssesSGrant-lg8lh Год назад

what paint brushes do you use

@carmium 2 года назад

Small cheer here for "...not going to be adding a pilot." How can we see modern, more detailed, cleverly engineered models and still have a blob for a pilot with arms stuck to his legs like a 1/72 model from the 60s?! A figure with separate legs/ torso/ head and a choice of arms could make some really cute diorama effects but that seems like too much work for almost all manufacturers, where the driver is a complete afterthought.

@Frank-rh7vh 2 года назад

Sir, What have you done with this Kit ??? Niiiiiiiiiice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You and LIKE ! ❤

@richardandrew44 2 года назад

Hello there. I'm glad I stumbled apon your channel great work chap, not just the build but the video editing too. 👌 maybe do a video of your setup to help an ageing modeller do something similar. Keep up the great work

@65TossTrap 2 года назад

Thank you for this wonderful video. Question. I really hate riveting compound surfaces. I never get them right. To my eyes the "dimples" on the real thing are hardly noticeable. Do you think I could get away with riveting the wings but not the fuselage? Thank you.

@davidpinnington213 2 года назад

How timely - saw a video on the vixen? The other day and mentioned to wife my first airfix kit was a vampire circa 1972 - enjoyed the video

@danestewart2539 2 года назад

Nice build, actually disappointed in the lack of detail Airfix has given this kit, especially since it’s a 1/48th kit

@glenflanderka6504 2 года назад

Another really enjoyable build. Always. Learn something useful along the way. Thanks.

@GrayJetscalemodels 2 года назад

It's fantastic. It inspired me a lot. I'm looking forward to the next work. :)

@RubyMarkLindMilly Год назад

Supetb build pal👍

@samuelredfern637 2 года назад

Looks amazing ! Got a vampire in my stash ! Not airfix but looking at this video I think I’ll get one! Cheers

@claudio743 2 года назад

We want the Vampire T-11 in 1/48. Any probability?

@BigFred1925 2 года назад

I’ll give it an M. For museum quality. Nice work. Thanks

@danwilliams1686 2 года назад

Very nice model. Hopefully we will see this kit in the US sometime before 2025.

@jetsofthecoldwar1149 2 года назад

Great build and finish. Picked up some very useful tips 👍 thanks for sharing.

@lesgl 2 года назад

Great job..Tungsten Putty..now that sounds like a good un'

@jorgepielach8137 2 года назад

Excelent work..!! George from Argentina

@СергейАртёмчик-ю5н Год назад

.....красивооо,красиво.....

@hewlett-packardlovecraft2297 2 года назад

Outstanding result you achieved there. Really like the slight weathering job you applied, too- I'm of the opinion that most people weather the hell out of their kits, but hey, it's theirs, so whatever gets you through the day. Love the effect this brought to yours, though. Funnily enough, I had just recently watched a short video on the Sea Vixen, and the Vampire was referenced a few times, as well. While there were enough stylistic differences to tell them apart, you could definitely see the family resemblance. Appreciate the videos as always, and have a great week.

@TheRyatt 2 года назад

Superb build. Loved the way you solved the nose weight issue. Looks great!

@donwright3427 2 года назад

Superb.Now I just need to shrink myself and go for a flight!

@supercededman 2 года назад

Very nice build. Great video production technique, too.

@Spitmk9c 2 года назад

Nice, but you mentioned that the Polished Aluminum paint was a good representation of the real aircraft's aluminum. The Vampire was actually painted overall in High Speed Silver.

@ScaleModelShed 2 года назад

Hi, Thank you for the comment. I didn't know what the finish was, so thanks for letting me know. If I wanted an actual polished finish, I would have put it onto a gloss black to make it look polished. My thinking was purely that the tone of the polished aluminium, onto a flat surface, was a good representation. Thanks for watching. Andy

@R3AP79 2 года назад

Great video. And thanks for the great tip about the tungsten putty, never heard of it before now.

@royaltyphoon2428 2 года назад

What gloves do you use? They look quite durable.

@pandr7036 2 года назад

Gun shell ejecting ports under fuselage, might be drilled... But nice work anyway!

@ScaleModelShed 2 года назад

Thanks you.

@whotube220 2 года назад

Hi there. A few months down the track since this build, I wondered how your nose cone on this build was behaving with the tungsten putty? I have used some heavy plasticene in the past to prevent tail sitting, however it reacted with the plastic over time and ruined the model. I am going to order some tungsten putty and give it a try as I have previously also used "Liquid Gravity" (commercial product) mixed with epoxy, however this stuff is much more expensive than what tungsten putty appears to be. Would it be possible to mix a lead sinker weight core with the putty, I wonder? I guess I can try that too. Any thoughts? BTW, thanks for posting these videos - it's very much appreciated.

@ScaleModelShed 2 года назад

Hi John, no reaction yet! It is a very small space to get quite a lot of weight! Thanks for watching.

@jonathanjackson5255 2 года назад

lovely build and superb commetary

@Szopen715 2 года назад

Nice build, weathering is spot on!

@PiperStart 2 года назад

Excellent video of an iconic plane. Great build.

@TheCraigievee 2 года назад

Cracking build mate, well done! 👍 **add’s tungsten putty to shopping list** 😂

@ScaleModelShed 2 года назад

😁

@timsmith1589 Год назад

Nice work, it looks sharp.

@normanlong2191 2 года назад

Nicely done and merry xmas to you also !

@Marie579 2 года назад

I’m currently building this and if mine finishes like this i will be very pleased, it might be new tooling but its typically airfix the cockpit is very basic and the join line around the nose will take a lot of securing to attempt to conceal the gap as the front upper sides springs out a lot.

@ScaleModelShed 2 года назад

Hi, yes it is typical Airfix. Many of the joins need holding/forcing into position until the glue is cured. Thanks, Andy

@MHMajid-yi8iu 9 месяцев назад

👍

@basfinnis 2 года назад

Lovely build and finish 😉

@luispablo39 2 года назад

Sweet build, love the subject.

@kevinburt44 2 года назад

Very nice, the restrained weathering brings it to life.

@lesthiele4921 2 года назад

Excellent work on one of the iconic aircraft of our time,

@Forestowo 2 года назад

Very Nice!!! Regards :)

@barrylucas8679 2 года назад

Amazed how you took a so-so grade model to the next level. Looking forward to the next. Thank you.

@spudpud-T67 2 года назад

After watching a number of these kit builds on YT this Airfix stands out a sub quality. But I used to make Airfix models as a kid so there is a market for them.

@billpandos7962 2 года назад

Beautiful work mate!!

@Johnny-tt8zc 2 года назад

The plane turned out beautiful.

@keithsimpson512 2 года назад

Impressive build 👍

@davidcole333 2 года назад

Great job on the rivets.

@tonyde6423 2 года назад

Nice Vampire mate 👍cheers

@bobz1736 2 года назад

Great build. Nicely restrained weathering 👍

@ScaleModelShed 2 года назад

Thanks you, thanks for watching.

@markbride6397 2 года назад

great build. Recently found your channel and loving your work. I have heard negative comments about AK extreme metals and how long they take to dry, given their similar to enamels, otherwise you risk rubbing the paint off. Have you had negative experiences and if you don't mind confirming how long did you leave it before handling again. Need to get some Rosies for my future Hind build but never done that befroe, so was good to se them in action and added great detail. Many thanks and keep up the great and informative builds.

@ScaleModelShed 2 года назад

Hi Mark, then only time I have ever had an issue with Xtreme metal is when I didn't shake them enough. All the sediment at the bottom needs to be mixed in. I really dries pretty quickly, but after painting I normally leave it until the next day anyway. One thing I don't know is what they are like with decal solutions etc, I've always sealed it with a varnish first. Thanks, Andy

@markbride6397 2 года назад

@@ScaleModelShed many thanks for replying to my question which is really helpful. If you don't mind me asking a follow up, which varnish do you use on these paints to maintain the metallic finish rather than it just looking silver? Thanks again for your advice. Mark