--- product_id: 323843136 title: "Airfix A06107 de Havilland Vampire T.3 Series 6 Aircraft 1:48 Scale Model Kit" brand: "airfix" price: "¥1927" currency: JPY in_stock: false reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/323843136-airfix-a06107-de-havilland-vampire-t-3-series-6-aircraft store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 1:48 scale detail 3-hour assembly 124 precision pieces Airfix A06107 de Havilland Vampire T.3 Series 6 Aircraft 1:48 Scale Model Kit **Brand:** airfix **Price:** ¥1927 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > ✈️ Own the skies of history with every precise piece! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Airfix A06107 de Havilland Vampire T.3 Series 6 Aircraft 1:48 Scale Model Kit by airfix - **How much does it cost?** ¥1927 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/323843136-airfix-a06107-de-havilland-vampire-t-3-series-6-aircraft) ## Best For - airfix enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted airfix brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Fast-Track Build:** Complete your masterpiece in just 3 hours—perfect for busy pros craving a rewarding creative escape. - • **Collector’s Choice:** Rated 4.6 stars by nearly 1,000 enthusiasts—join the elite community of aviation model aficionados. - • **Compact Display Ready:** At 38cm wingspan, this model fits perfectly in your office or home workspace, sparking conversation and admiration. - • **Precision Engineering:** 124 meticulously crafted pieces ensure authentic detail that commands attention on your display shelf. - • **Iconic Aviation Legacy:** Own a piece of history with the legendary de Havilland Vampire, Britain’s pioneering jet fighter model. ## Overview The Airfix A06107 de Havilland Vampire T.3 Series 6 is a 1:48 scale model kit featuring 124 detailed parts designed for a 3-hour assembly. Celebrated for its historical significance as one of Britain’s first jet fighters, this kit offers a compact, display-ready model weighing just 250g. Perfect for professionals seeking a sophisticated hobby, it boasts a 4.6-star rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, making it a must-have collectible for aviation enthusiasts. ## Description Product Info: 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 the brilliant mind of 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'â„¢s 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 honour of being Britain's first jet aircraft to enter service and the only Allied jet of WWII. Making its first flight on 20th September 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: Kit delivery - Good product at good price but delivery was late. Review: Chocks away - Nice little kit to past the time away on a rainy weekend. A decent price and ideal for beginners like me. Very little clean up needed. ## Features - Epson - For use with Stylus D78, DX4000, DX4050, DX5050, DX6000, DX6050 and DX7000f - More value multipack available - T071540 - Absolute fade and water resistant Epson durabrite ultra ink system - F Col for Lab quality photo prints ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08W9MBBJ1 | | Additional Features | Maßstab 1:48, Skill Level 2, inklusive Sprues und Decals | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Age range (description) | Adult | | Art Craft Kit Type | Plastic Model Plane Kit | | Best Sellers Rank | #58,995 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #43 in Airplane & Jet Model Building Kits | | Brand | Airfix | | Brand Name | Airfix | | Color | Grey | | Colour | Grey | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,033 Reviews | | Included Components | Model Kit | | Item Dimensions | 38.1 x 20.3 x 5.1 centimeters | | Item Type Name | Series 6 Aircraft 1:48 Scale | | Item Weight | 0.19 Kilograms | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 38.1 x 20.3 x 5.1 centimeters | | Manufacturer | Epson | | Manufacturer Part Number | A06107 | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | de Havilland Vampire F.3 1:48 Plastic Model Kit | | Model Number | A05130A | | Number of Pieces | 124 | | Paint Type | Oil | | Product Style | de Havilland Vampire F.3 | | Scale | 1:48 | | Seasons | All Seasons | | Set Name | A06107 | | Size | 1:48 | | Subject Character | Military Aircraft | | Theme | Vehicle | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Adult - **Brand:** Airfix - **Colour:** Grey - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 38.1 x 20.3 x 5.1 centimeters - **Theme:** Vehicle ## Images ![Airfix A06107 de Havilland Vampire T.3 Series 6 Aircraft 1:48 Scale Model Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GHvMF9ecL.jpg) ![Airfix A06107 de Havilland Vampire T.3 Series 6 Aircraft 1:48 Scale Model Kit - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41nb+-BBwnL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kit delivery *by F***Y on 12 May 2025* Good product at good price but delivery was late. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chocks away *by T***4 on 11 January 2026* Nice little kit to past the time away on a rainy weekend. A decent price and ideal for beginners like me. Very little clean up needed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Vampire available in 1/48 *by N***R on 25 January 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - Airfix Model Set - A06107 de Havilland Vampire F.3 Model Building Kit - Plastic Model Plane Kits for Adults & Children 8+, Set Includes Sprues & Decals - 1:48 Scale Model, grey - Humbrol Model Paint - DB0064 No 64 Light Grey - Matt (14ml), Acrylic Paints for Models, Plastic, Metal, Wood, Glass, Ceramics and More, Acrylic Touch Up Paint - Hobby Paint Bottle for Craft Kits - Airfix Model Set - A04105 de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 Model Building Kit - Plastic Model Plane Kits for Adults & Children 8+, Set Includes Sprues & Decals - 1:48 Scale Model --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/323843136-airfix-a06107-de-havilland-vampire-t-3-series-6-aircraft](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/323843136-airfix-a06107-de-havilland-vampire-t-3-series-6-aircraft) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*