1/48 De Havilland DH-100 Vampire Mk 3 ..(Completed 19 Apr 2013)

cliff strachan · March 06, 2013, 07:35:48 PM

Thanks Lou. I just managed to get back. It was a great accomplishment on the glass.

Cliff.

buccfan · March 07, 2013, 09:04:11 PM

Very nice Lou, looking forward to seeing some more.Regards Paul J.

lastvautour · March 07, 2013, 09:20:17 PM

Thanks Paul. The Vampire would also make a neat AirToon.

Lou

Balsabasher · March 12, 2013, 11:12:59 AM

I am just catching up here with my fellow modellers projects,Lou what a cracking model you have created ! the Vampire is no easy subject but you have tackled it well,I am inspired to build one myself to a large scale solid.
Barry.

lastvautour · April 07, 2013, 10:01:49 PM

Just fresh from the paint shop. Need decals and squadron markings.

Lou

cliff strachan · April 08, 2013, 05:05:41 PM

Really nice, Lou. A very neat canopy also. What kind of silver did you use? I can't help notice your Vampire flew over a clothespeg. What did you use the clothespeg for if I might ask? Years ago I saw someplace where ladies' hairpins - the longer type - could be bent and fixed to your workbench to act as a vice.
Cliff.

lastvautour · April 08, 2013, 05:49:45 PM

Cliff, I made a post on the subject on tools at http://smm.solidmodelmemories.net/SMF/index.php?topic=601.0
Clothpins are wonderful.

Lou

buccfan · April 08, 2013, 07:53:34 PM

That looks really great Lou, you've got a great finish to the silver. Regards Paul J.

cliff strachan · April 10, 2013, 12:11:40 AM

I guess the years are really rolling along, Lou. I'd forgotten all about your earlier posting. I'll have to copy it to a more permanent place. Thanks again.
Cliff.

lastvautour · April 19, 2013, 02:46:55 PM

The Vampire finally rolled out of the hangar and into the display area.

Lou

R.F.Bennett · April 19, 2013, 05:02:51 PM

cliff strachan · April 19, 2013, 05:11:40 PM

I think your Vampire is as close to perfect as one can get. But as I'm near to the painting stage perhaps I could ask what Silver paint you used?
Cliff.

lastvautour · April 19, 2013, 09:12:08 PM

Thank Ray and Cliff. I used Krylon Metallic Brilliant Silver and Testor Flat Black for the canopy. The Krylon was purchased at Canadian Tire. Future wax was added before and after the decals were applied.

Lou

buccfan · April 20, 2013, 09:33:40 PM

Another excellent build Lou, a pretty impressive finish on the silver, decals look great too. Regards Paul J.

lastvautour · April 20, 2013, 09:54:40 PM

Thank you Paul.

Lou
PS
I have also been busy on the plastic scene. Check out flickr.

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