{"product_id":"airfix-de-havilland-vampire-fb-5-fb-9-1-48-plastic-kit-a06108","title":"Airfix de Havilland Vampire FB.5\/FB.9 1:48 Plastic Model Aircraft Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this model\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Airfix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft type: de Havilland Vampire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariants: FB.5\/FB.9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir force: RAF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Cold War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts: 124\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill level: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's inside: Plastic kit, instruction sheet, paint guide and decal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou get the plastic kit components, an instruction sheet, a paint guide and a decal sheet with markings for three schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to paint and assemble this myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a plastic kit that requires assembly and painting. The included paint guide helps with identifying the correct colours for each scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the FB.5 and FB.9 in this kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FB.9 featured cockpit air conditioning for overseas service, while the FB.5 was the main production variant used by the RAF at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56914568479095,"sku":"A06108","price":34.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0982\/0294\/3863\/files\/airfix-de-havilland-vampire-fb-5-fb-9-1-48-plastic-kit-A06108-4.jpg?v=1774552039","url":"https:\/\/www.hangarmodels.co.uk\/products\/airfix-de-havilland-vampire-fb-5-fb-9-1-48-plastic-kit-a06108","provider":"Hangar Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}