[Shamrock]

Picked up the first new release from Corgi today. At last after a long drought there is something new to admire. The Vampire is well worth the wait but be prepared for a shock; it is a tiny aircraft! It does not seem like a 1/72 aircraft. The dimensions are approximately the same as the ME-109 and the Gloster Meteor dwarfs the Vampire even though they are of the same vintage.
Once you get over the minute size of the aircraft you can begin to appreciate that Corgi have done an excellent job IMHO. The model is totally bare of stores and for that reason I displayed it in flight with the well detailed undercarriage down. The stand upright is now made of plastic and I presume it is to cut costs. One suggestion that I would make is that Corgi supply a painted rubber plug to fill the large stand hole in the bottom of the fuselage. Members who like static display would appreciate this. Undercarriage system is sturdy with grommets ensuring a tight fit. The stand arrangement is superior to the P-38 IMHO. Silver overall finish is excellent and no unsightly joins in evidence. Tricatus snaps of the pre-pros will show you exactly what you are getting; small, but perfectly formed post war fast(ish) mover. Highly recommended IMHO.

[dilligafocau]

Thanks for the review Shamrock, Im just now getting into the post-war stuff & this new release looks to me like a must have.

[muesingman]

Dear Shamrock,

just tell me please: is there a pilot figure included in the cockpit? I am asking since the pre-pros did not show any pilots.

[Shuttle]

Shamrock,

Nice review - any chance of some pictures? Do you think it is good value for money?

Shuttle

[1250ships]

Now hopefully next year Corgi will do this one- the prototype Sea Vampire making the world's first jet carrier landing on December 4, 1945.

[Shamrock]

There is an excellent pilot provided and yes I do feel it is value for money. I will try and master the art of posting soon. Two other later Vampire schemes are on pre-order for me as it is a super model. There is an Irish Air Corps two seater trainer suspended from the roof of The National History Museum Of Ireland in Dublin and you can see in detail the wooden cockpit area and fuselage just like it's bigger brother the Mosquito.