Basic components have been cut out.

Clear canopy has been moulded.

Fuselage pod has been roughly shaped .

It will be painted up as A79-215 a 25 squadron aircraft . All over Post Office Box Red . With 25 Squadrons black swan emblem.

Pics to follow when further advanced.

Cheers

Gordon

I look forward to your Mk I Vampire.

Lou

Where the Vampire is at.

All just clipped together.

Wings clipped.

Also in pic is the resultant two canopies . the mold and the clear plastic holder. Bit rough but worked.

Cheers

Gordon

Looking great Gordon. I have yet to seriously tackle canopies. I did try on a 1/144 Banshee, but it did not work out for me.

Lou

Looking good Gordon, I've thought about trying the clear canopy but never got round to it, may have a try when I get the time to start a new build, which won't be any time soon, regards Paul J.

A comment for Paul: An AirToon with clear canopy?

Lou

I might give it a try Lou, when I get some free time, regards Paul.

Thank You Paul.
Sounds like you are pretty busy.

Stay  Safe

Cheers

Gordon

Plodding on with the Vampire. Working on the tail booms and going back over the fuselage checking things.

I'll post a pic when there has been definitive progress.

Stay safe

Cheers

Gordon

Love the looks of the Vampire. Clear canopy may be a next technique to try.

Fraser

Tail booms nearly done . A bit more work on outer fairings on the rudders. Checking fuselage contours and then summon up the gumption to
Cut the fuselage for the cockpit.

Cheers

Gordon

Cleaned up fuselage a bit. Getting ready to dissect the fuselage. I it all fails I'll stick it all back together and use the solid canopy.

Cheers

Gordon

A promising project. I tried the hair dryer canopy without success. I am considering using the oven to heat up the plastic, but need some more research on the subject.

Lou

Watching with great interest
Fraser

Coming together Gordon, regards Paul J. Comment for Lou, what you need is a craft heat gun, card makers use them for embossing inked in designs, I use one for shrink tubing. They get a lot hotter than hairdryers. Sorry to hijack your thread Gordon.