1/48 Trumpeter Vampire FB.Mk.5 - Mexican Air Force - Air Squadron 200

Modeling Subjects Aircraft
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Kit - 1/48 Trumpeter FB.Mk.5 Vampire

Extras - Aztec Models Gothic Warrior VAMPIRE decal set

Ok, this is supposed to be a Vampire Mk.III, but to my eyes it looks the same as the Mk.5, and I really wanted to do these markings.

I ended up painting the rudders as the decals were not an exact fit to the area, and would not conform to the curves.

Painted with Gunze and Tamiya acrylics, Vallejo metal color and Flory Dark Dirt Wash and Mig Satin Varnish

My third build of this kit, I love it, it is an extemely fast build, simple, great mojo restorer, and I love Vampires!

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Too cool. Not often you see Mexican AF stuff

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I’m use to seeing those in bare metal. Did not know Mexico ever had them. Fine build.

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I was going to say that the FAM purchased F.3’s secondhand from the RCAF. From what I’ve read they had a bit of dislike amongst their pilots due to the lack of an ejection seat, which the FB.5 version did have.

Nice work. FAM subjects are indeed quite rare on this site. As are most Latin American Air Force subjects.

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Nice rare subject.

Your friend, Toshi

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Very nice, and very unusual