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Airfix de Havilland Vampire FB.5/FB.9 1:48 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit
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PRODUCT INFO
The Airfix de Havilland Vampire FB.5/FB.9 is a 1:48 scale plastic model kit of the RAF jet fighter, covering both the FB.5 and FB.9 variants.About this modelThis kit gives you the option of building the FB.5, the main production variant that equipped theREAD MORE ›
PRODUCT INFO
The Airfix de Havilland Vampire FB.5/FB.9 is a 1:48 scale plastic model kit of the RAF jet fighter, covering both the FB.5 and FB.9 variants.
About this model
This kit gives you the option of building the FB.5, the main production variant that equipped the RAF in large numbers, or the FB.9, identifiable by its cockpit air conditioning for overseas service. Both aircraft date from the early jet age and served with the RAF during the Cold War period.
Inside the box you get the plastic kit itself, an instruction sheet, a paint guide and a decal sheet covering three schemes. The kit is rated skill level 2, suited to modellers with some prior experience who want a straightforward but satisfying build.
Specifications
- Brand: Airfix
- Aircraft type: de Havilland Vampire
- Variants: FB.5/FB.9
- Scale: 1:48
- Air force: RAF
- Era: Cold War
- Parts: 124
- Skill level: 2
- What's inside: Plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet
Common questions
What's included in the box?
You get the plastic kit components, an instruction sheet, a paint guide and a decal sheet with markings for three schemes.
Do I need to paint and assemble this myself?
Yes, this is a plastic kit that requires assembly and painting. The included paint guide helps with identifying the correct colours for each scheme.
What's the difference between the FB.5 and FB.9 in this kit?
The FB.9 featured cockpit air conditioning for overseas service, while the FB.5 was the main production variant used by the RAF at home.
WHAT'S INSIDE
Plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet.
PAINT SCHEMES (3)
de Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB.9, No.213 Squadron, Royal Air Force Deversoir, Egypt, 1954. (A)
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de Havilland D.H. 100 Vampire FB.9, No.502 (Ulster) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, Royal Air Force Sydenham, Belfast, North Ireland, 1955. (B)
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de Havilland D.H 100 Vampire FB.5, Arnee de l'air, France, 1959. ©
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