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

The real subject

The de Havilland Vampire was one of the first British jet fighter aircraft and you recognize it at first glance by the short fuselage nacelle and the two tail booms. The F.3 version arose as a machine with a greater range and with modified tail surfaces. In 1:32 scale a model is big enough for the framing of the glazed cabin, which runs across the whole upper part of the nacelle, to come out on it.

What the set contains

Masking elements for the Vampire F.3 in 1:32 scale. According to the name the set is prepared for a kit of the Infinity Models brand, so the shapes fit its parts; with another kit accuracy cannot be counted on. What all the set covers is given in the manufacturer's instructions. Try in advance whether the elements fit the parts, and only then press them down permanently.

Building and painting tips

The masks are stuck on before spraying, onto a washed and degreased surface. Take the transparent parts by the edges, because fingerprints show through under paint.

• press the edges of the masks down with a blunt tip, so that paint does not run under them
• before the color of the cabin it is advisable to spray a thin coat of the inner shade of the framing
• apply the paint in several thin coats
• take the masks off shortly after the paint has dried; tweezers and the tip of a blade help

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 sharp, without laborious cutting of tape. The package contains a masking set; a kit, paints and glue are not part of it, unless stated otherwise.