1/72 DeHavilland FB.5 Vampire Done Needs Decals

[SA Dave]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire

There's still time, keep it up!

Yeah what Warren said

 

[Swordsman]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire

Ok ..... I will .... I've made some progress this morning ....

I spent yesterday Morning cleaning up my Ex-builds that were all over the bench .....

In goes the pit .... I also installed engine exhaust .....

Painted the IP and installed the Same ......

I drilled gun ports looks so much better .....

Looks like crap but .... Did I ever say I like 1:72 ???

I have attached the wings .... just waiting for glue cohesion ......

 

[Swordsman]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire

Wings are dry ..... Time for more .....

Booms on ..... Drying as I type .....

Putty's on not too much of a Queen ......

Shouldn't be hard to finish now ...... I forgot the nose weight ..... Dern ....

 

[SA Dave]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire

Hey there is the (MICRO) Filling I see

 

[moon puppy]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire


Go man Go!

 

[ij001]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire

Dont hold-back on rubbing down on the fuselage nacelle. They were wood construcion and virtually devoid of panels.

Keep it going.

Ian.

 

[Swordsman]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire

@ Dave .... That's all you can say after your epic 10 day challenge fail ..... :fencing

@ MP Thanks Man I'm loving this thing already watching a 1:32 Trumpy on eBay .... Get My ribbon ready !!!

@ Ian Thanks for the info nothing In read said they were made from wood .... I guess then the only panel lines would be the flaps ....

 

[razordws]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire

Plenty of time. Keep on

 

[SA Dave]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire

@ Dave .... That's all you can say after your epic 10 day challenge fail ..... :fencing

Thats true I am just glad I could finish it before the month was over. That and that my eyes have finaly settled down.

Still rooting for yah :geek

 

[Swordsman]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire

Ok ..... I've made Progress the fuse is looking good all sanded smooth ready for paint ..... I was gonna use Alclad II Aluminum .... But Weather is Too Bad Here in Texas 24 degrees in March & snowing ??? What's up with that ?? And yes Dave I know its hot in Efrica ... You don't have to rub it in ..... Cides us Texans have heaters & Air Conditioners in our Houses & Cars .... :fencing

 

[Swordsman]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire

Ok nothing out of Dave so I'll show you some more stuff She's Coming together just wait for the struts to dry .... gear door & a canopy ..... then I'll claim it's done ....

I have about 10 slipt-shot in the nose so she should stand on three legs ......

Did I say I don't like 1:72 ? ...... Well Did I ??? ..... :frantic

 

[SA Dave]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire

Looking good Gerry

Sorry I could not comment earlier I was outside We went mountain climbing and swimming today then mowed the lawn when I came back ( I hate mowing the lawn)

 

[Swordsman]

Heller Humbrol 1/72 De Havilland FB.5 Vampire

Looking good Gerry

Sorry I could not comment earlier I was outside We went mountain climbing and swimming today then mowed the lawn when I came back ( I hate mowing the lawn)

Well that's one thing about winter in Texas We have white grass right now ...... And when the sun comes out it goes away ..... :fencing

 

[Swordsman]

1/72 DeHavilland FB.5 Vampire Done- Needing Decals

Ok thanks Paul & MP for the reprieve ..... I was gonna ask if it was Ok to not haven't the decals on Yet ..... But I can finish now .... with the extra time ..... ..... I Have put on decals for awhile Now .... But It's done except the paint needs touched up ...... I was trying for a NMF ..... And I might get it with some more work ......

She's built ..... ready for decals but I want to try one thing to the paint just ..... getting every little piece on this thing was a job ..... and the are some major gaps ..... Dave made Me nervous & that my story ...... ldguy My fingers are just too Big ..... I'll have to buff that paint .... I just brush painted it the camera shows every where that needs work so I'm on it .... :coolio

 

[sharkman]

1/72 DeHavilland FB.5 Vampire Done- Needing Decals

Nicely done! Should look good with the decals on!

 

[moon puppy]

1/72 DeHavilland FB.5 Vampire Done- Needing Decals

Gerry we're leaving the Micro Month open till Monday so git'er done.

 

[SA Dave]

Go on get em decals on mate :drinks

 

[Swordsman]

1/72 DeHavilland FB.5 Vampire Done- Needing Decals

Thanks Guys for the extension ..... Thanks for the well wishes .... I'll be working this afternoon ....

 

[lupanzer]

...

Luiz

 

[Hippy Ed]

C'mon Gerry! I just finished my 1/72 HU-16B Whutcha waitin' fer? Git 'er Done!! :evil: :pp