Trumpeter 02874 - 1/48 De Havilland Vampire FB.MK.5 Retro Jet Kit  [TP02874]

Trumpeter 02874 - 1/48 De Havilland Vampire FB.MK.5 Summary

The Trumpeter 1/48 De Havilland Vampire FB.MK.5 kit offers a faithful miniature of the classic jet with well-defined features and clean moulding. It suits modellers aiming for a period-correct display or a workshop weathering project.

Design Highlights and Heritage

This Vampire type was significant in transitioning to jet operations, with its twin-boom tail and compact cockpit setting it apart from earlier designs. The kit reproduces these elements to give a convincing small-scale replica.

Model Build and Finishing Advice

At 1/48 scale the parts present good detail while remaining manageable for careful painters. Builders often paint separate sub-assemblies and use washes to bring out panel lines for a more realistic finish.