Eduard BIG49395 Vampire FB.9 AIRFIX 1/48

Eduard BIG49395 Vampire FB.9 AIRFIX 1/48 - Accessory Set for Vampire FB.9 Model

Eduard BIG49395 Vampire FB.9 AIRFIX 1/48 is a unique accessory set dedicated to the de Havilland Vampire FB.9 fighter aircraft model, developed by Airfix in the popular 1/48 scale. This product is an ideal choice for modelers striving for the highest level of detail and realism in their projects.

• Scale: 1/48
• Product category: accessory set for plastic model kit
• Country of use: United Kingdom as well as many other users of the Vampire aircraft (including India, Egypt, South Africa)
• Historical period: postwar, Cold War era (1949–60s)
• Material: photo-etched metal (steel, incl. steel seat belts), painting masks made from precisely cut foil
• Set contents:
  • photo-etched details for the cockpit and landing gear bay
  • EX981 painting masks for precise protection of canopies and wheels
  • FE1386 steel seat belts
  • detailed assembly instructions
• Recommendation: We highly recommend this set especially to intermediate and advanced modelers – it will elevate any Airfix Vampire FB.9 model to the highest level of realism thanks to precisely reproduced details and easy masking during painting.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 (requires precision and experience with fine photo-etched elements)
• Why choose this set: The Eduard BIG49395 set allows you to replicate unique structural details of the legendary British Vampire FB.9 jet, used both by the RAF and numerous air forces worldwide in the first decades of the Cold War. This product distinctly increases the collector’s and visual value of the finished model, allowing for a professional diorama or exhibition display effect.

This product is intended for modelers who value historically accurate reproduction, high quality of details, and functionality. If you care about a truly outstanding finish, the Eduard BIG49395 Vampire FB.9 AIRFIX 1/48 set will be your best possible choice!