1/48 De Havilland FB 31 Vampire commenced 23 JULY 21 Completed 29 DEC 21

[Boomerang]

 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

[lastvautour]

I look forward to your Mk I Vampire.

Lou

[Boomerang]

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

[lastvautour]

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

[buccfan]

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.

[lastvautour]

A comment for Paul: An AirToon with clear canopy?

Lou

[buccfan]

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

[Boomerang]

Thank You Paul.
Sounds like you are pretty busy.

Stay  Safe

Cheers

Gordon

[Boomerang]

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

[Gearup]

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

Fraser

[Boomerang]

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

[Boomerang]

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

[lastvautour]

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

[Gearup]

Watching with great interest
Fraser

[buccfan]

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.