Eduard 3DL48061 Vampire F.3 SPACE AIRFIX 1/48 – 3D Detail Set for Plastic Model

The Eduard 3DL48061 Vampire F.3 SPACE set is dedicated to the de Havilland Vampire F.3 model in the popular 1/48 scale, intended for assembly with the AIRFIX kit. This product is part of the latest line of Space accessories, which enhance plastic models with realistic, 3D printed cockpit interior elements – including the instrument panel, seatbelts, and detailed side panels. Eduard is a renowned manufacturer of model accessories, guaranteeing the highest quality workmanship and historical accuracy.

Historical Information & Use

The de Havilland Vampire F.3 is a British jet fighter aircraft from the early Cold War period, produced by de Havilland. It was widely used by the Royal Air Force from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. It took part mainly in early post-war NATO maneuvers, as well as in local conflicts and RAF pilot training. The Vampire F.3 aircraft featured a distinctive twin-boom layout and the pioneering Goblin jet engine.

The F.3 version entered service between 1946 and 1953. It was used not only by Britain, but also by the air forces of Canada, Norway, India, Italy, and other NATO member countries. It is remembered in the history of aviation as one of the first widely used post-war jet fighters.

• Scale: 1/48
• Category: modeling accessories, 3D detail set for plastic model
• Dedicated for: Airfix Vampire F.3
• Material: 3D print (resin), photo-etched metal parts
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Catalogue number: 3DL48061
• Historical period: Cold War (1946-1953)
• Set contents: 3D instrument panel, photo-etched seatbelts, side panels, cockpit details

Advantages & Recommendations

The Eduard 3DL48061 set allows you to achieve an incomparably higher level of detail in Airfix Vampire F.3 models in 1/48 scale. The 3D-printed details significantly enhance cockpit realism, faithfully reproducing the layout and coloration of pilot instruments from the era. This product is especially recommended for advanced and intermediate modelers (difficulty level: 4 on a scale of 1-5), who want to take their model to a higher level of realism and historical accuracy.

We highly recommend this set to modelers seeking the highest quality details and wishing to build a true legend of Royal Air Force aviation with outstanding scale modeling craftsmanship.