1:32 Dh Vampire F.3 In And Out (Infinity Models)

The real subject

The de Havilland Vampire belonged to the first generation of British jet fighters and it has an unmistakable silhouette: a short fuselage nacelle and two tail booms joined by the horizontal tail surface. The F.3 version differed from the earlier machines mainly in its greater range and modified tail surfaces. With this type the cabin has fairly intricate framing, so ready-made masks pay off on a model.

What the set contains

Masking elements for the Vampire F.3 in 1:32 scale, and that, according to the qualifier in the name, for the outer and the inner side. The inner masks make it possible to spray the framing in the shade of the cabin, which is visible through the transparent part. According to the name the set is prepared for the Infinity Models kit; the exact extent is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

The way goes from the inside out: first the inner side is masked and sprayed, then the part is set in place and the outside is masked. Wash the transparent parts beforehand and let them dry.

• press the edges of the masks down with a blunt tip, so that they seat tightly
• spray the paint in thin coats and straight on to the surface
• take the masks off shortly after the paint has dried, not several days later
• if paint does get under the edge after all, correct the edge with a sharp blade

Who it is for

For a modeler who is building the Vampire F.3 in 1:32 scale and wants the framing of the cabin clean from both sides. The package contains a masking set; a kit, paints and glue are not part of it, unless stated otherwise.