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product_id: 356510479
title: "Airfix de Havilland Vampire F.3 1:48 Royal Airforce Military Aviation Plastic Model Kit A06107"
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price: "889 kr"
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# Multiple paint schemes for customization 1:48 scale for authentic size & display 124 precision parts for detailed assembly Airfix de Havilland Vampire F.3 1:48 Royal Airforce Military Aviation Plastic Model Kit A06107

**Brand:** airfix
**Price:** 889 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✈️ Own a piece of jet age history — assemble the future of flight today!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Airfix de Havilland Vampire F.3 1:48 Royal Airforce Military Aviation Plastic Model Kit A06107 by airfix
- **How much does it cost?** 889 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/356510479-airfix-de-havilland-vampire-f-3-1-48-royal-airforce)

## Best For

- airfix enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted airfix brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Collector’s Pride:** Produced by Airfix, the UK’s oldest and most trusted model kit maker since 1952, ensuring quality and authenticity.
- • **Iconic Jet Heritage:** Build the legendary de Havilland Vampire F.3, a pioneering jet fighter that broke speed and range records.
- • **Customizable Liveries:** Choose from three historically accurate paint schemes representing RAF, RCAF, and Norwegian service.
- • **Authentic Scale & Size:** At 19.5 cm length and 25 cm wingspan, this 1:48 scale kit fits perfectly on your desk or display shelf.
- • **Intermediate Skill Level:** Perfectly balanced for modelers ready to elevate their craft with 124 detailed pieces and clear instructions.

## Overview

The Airfix de Havilland Vampire F.3 1:48 scale plastic model kit offers 124 precision parts to recreate one of the RAF’s most iconic early jet fighters. Designed for intermediate modelers, it features three authentic paint schemes from the UK, Canada, and Norway, capturing the Vampire’s pioneering role in aviation history. With detailed instructions and a manageable skill level, this kit is a must-have for enthusiasts eager to showcase a milestone in military aviation.

## Description

With the magnificent de Havilland Mosquito only just entering Royal Air Force service towards the end of 1941, designers at the company were next asked to turn their attentions to developing a new jet engine, one which was capable of powering a new generation of high speed fighter aircraft. Entrusted to engine designer Frank Halford, he was determined that his engine would be less complicated and of simpler design than the one being developed by his rival, Frank Whittle and he was ready to test his engine by April 1942. Showing great promise and producing the intended level of thrust, the only thing to do now was to see how it performed in the air. At a time when jet engine technology was still in its infancy and these early engines were both a little lacking in power and slow to respond to power input commands, de Havilland's decision to produce their first jet aircraft as a single engined design was a brave one and placed great faith in the performance of their new jet engine. The diminutive new aircraft was initially designated de Havilland DH.100 'Spider Crab', with this codename used to mask the secret nature of the aircraft's development. Constructed around the new de Havilland Goblin 1 turbojet, the aircraft featured a relatively short, egg shaped central fuselage nacelle and employed a unique twin-boom tail configuration for control stability which allowed the engine thrust to egress directly from the central fuselage. With a requirement to take the pressure off the wartime aviation industry, this experimental aircraft had to be constructed of both wood and metal and it is interesting to note that the majority of the fuselage employed the same laminated plywood construction the company had perfected during Mosquito production. Unfortunately for the de Havilland team working on the new jet, their Mosquito was proving to be such a war winner that this experimental project was deemed of lesser importance than producing Mosquitos, probably rightly so for Britain's war effort. To rub salt into this aviation wound, the first flight of the aircraft would be further delayed for an unbelievable reason - the only serviceable jet engine was ordered to be sent to America to help with the advancement of their own jet powered project. Mosquito production priority and a series of unforeseen delays eventually dictated that the Gloster Meteor's development outpaced that of its de Havilland competitor, with the Meteor taking the honor of being Britain's first jet aircraft to enter service and the only Allied jet of WWII. Making its first flight September 20th, 1943, de Havilland DH.100 'Spider Crab' LZ548/G took off from the company's Hatfield airfield in the hands of chief test pilot Geoffrey de Havilland Jr. Interestingly, the 'G' used in the identification code highlights the secret nature of the project and required that the aircraft must be guarded at all times whilst on the ground. This first flight lasted just over 30 minutes, during which time the aircraft exceeded 400mph and showed great promise, however, it would be April 1945 before a production aircraft would take to the air, by which time the new jet fighter had been christened the Vampire. Despite its protracted development, Britain's second jet fighter to enter service would prove to be something of a classic and is now regarded as one of the most successful early jet aircraft in the world. The Vampire F.Mk.I entered Royal Air Force service in March 1946, to be followed by the revised and more capable F.3 just two years later. The Vampire F.3 was basically a longer range version of its predecessor, featuring increased internal fuel capacity and the ability to carry two external fuel tanks. This latest variant also differed visually, in that it incorporated taller and more rounded vertical stabilisers, a lowered horizontal stabiliser and distinctive 'acorn' fairings at the base of each vertical stabiliser. Although this was still relatively new technology, de Havilland cleverly designed the aircraft to be simple to maintain and operate, earning the aircraft an enviable reputation for reliability amongst air and ground crews alike and allowing more pilots to safely make the transition to jet powered flight. With a number of significant firsts to its name, the Vampire was the first RAF aircraft to exceed 500 mph, with the extra range of the F.3 allowing this to be the first jet fighter to cross the Atlantic. The Vampire F.3's of No.32 Squadron were also the first RAF jet fighters to be deployed outside Northwest Europe and the first to operate in the higher temperatures of the Mediterranean. Without doubt, the de Havilland Vampire has to be considered one of the most important early jet fighters in the world.

Review: Great 1/48 P-51D from The New Airfix. - Excellent detail, accuracy, and quality. The instructions are thorough, and include painting guides to two famous P-51's. Parts are included for early and late tail sections as well as three different canopies. Decals are by Cartograph and are of the usual quality by that company. However, desertcart needs to stop shipping model kits in just the mailing envelope. My kit box was crunched on one side...but the model was fine. This model is better than the 25 year old Tamiya and is as good as the Meng. I do not know about the Eduard kit...
Review: Best Vampire available in 1/48 - The historic nature of the DH100 is well known with over 3,000 aircraft built in multiple versions. The F3 version here is an early operational model with 4 20mm cannons in the nose and the drop tanks are in three pieces. Needing 15 grams of nose weight makes a tight fit in the front and some can be added to the wing tanks to add forward weight. The pilot figure is ok but was replaced with a Tamiya RAF pilot with more detail. Now building the F5/9 version and the 1/32 model is on the way. A good item for the modeler with an interest in WWII jets and the history of jet technology.

## Features

- Airfix is the oldest UK manufacturer of scale model plastic kits and has been producing kits for the mass market since 1952. Airfix produce a wide range of kits aimed at all types of scale modelers with subjects such as; military aircraft, ships, space, cars, dioramas and military vehicles
- Primary Scheme: de Havilland D.H 100 Vampire F.3 No. 601 Squadron Royal Auxiliary Air Force, Royal Air Force North Weald, Essex, England 1952. Secondary Scheme: de Havilland D.H 100 Vampire F.3 No. 442 'City of Vancouver' Auxiliary fighter squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, Station Vancouver, Canada, 1949. Third Scheme: de Havilland D.H 100 Vampire F.3 P42408/AE-B, Gardermoen Museum. Oslo, Norway, 2019.
- Skill level: 2. Dimensions of completed kit: length 19.52 cm x width 25 cm x height 5.6 cm. Total Pieces: 124. A great plastic model kit for the intermediate to the experienced modeler.
- Painting and assembly required. Paints and glue need to be purchased separately.
- Humbrol paints needed to complete the liveries are listed on the outside of the box.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08W9MBBJ1 |
| Age Range (Description) | 14 Years and Older |
| Art Craft Kit Type | Plastic Model Plane Kit |
| Brand | Airfix |
| Color | Unpainted |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (324) |
| Date First Available | February 9, 2021 |
| Included Components | 1 unassembled military airplane |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 15 x 8 x 2 inches |
| Item model number | A05130A |
| Manufacturer | Hornby Hobbies |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | de Havilland Vampire F.3 1:48 Plastic Model Kit |
| Number of Pieces | 124 |
| Paint Type | Oil |
| Product Dimensions | 15 x 8 x 2 inches |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Set Name | de Havilland Vampire F.3 1:48 Plastic Model Kit |
| Size | 1:48 |
| Special Feature | Maßstab 1:48, Skill Level 2, inklusive Sprues und Decals |
| Style | de Havilland Vampire F.3 |
| Theme | Military, War |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** 14 Years and Older
- **Brand:** Airfix
- **Color:** Unpainted
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 15 x 8 x 2 inches
- **Theme:** Military, War

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great 1/48 P-51D from The New Airfix.
*by A***N on July 26, 2021*

Excellent detail, accuracy, and quality. The instructions are thorough, and include painting guides to two famous P-51's. Parts are included for early and late tail sections as well as three different canopies. Decals are by Cartograph and are of the usual quality by that company. However, Amazon needs to stop shipping model kits in just the mailing envelope. My kit box was crunched on one side...but the model was fine. This model is better than the 25 year old Tamiya and is as good as the Meng. I do not know about the Eduard kit...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Vampire available in 1/48
*by N***R on January 25, 2024*

The historic nature of the DH100 is well known with over 3,000 aircraft built in multiple versions. The F3 version here is an early operational model with 4 20mm cannons in the nose and the drop tanks are in three pieces. Needing 15 grams of nose weight makes a tight fit in the front and some can be added to the wing tanks to add forward weight. The pilot figure is ok but was replaced with a Tamiya RAF pilot with more detail. Now building the F5/9 version and the 1/32 model is on the way. A good item for the modeler with an interest in WWII jets and the history of jet technology.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best of the Vampires
*by D***R on September 13, 2023*

Well-designed and engineered, my kit had no problems at all. Everything fits nicely and the instructions are clear and precise. The best of all the Vampire kits available. Highly recommended. NOTE - At the time I write (13 Sep 2023) the photo on the Amazon site is of an F-86, not a Vampire. Don't be deceived, it's really a Vampire.

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