Vampire T11 WZ608

Vampire T11 WZ608 The build diary of WZ608 replica pod. Visits strictly by appointment only.

J. B. 4 finally completed with new circuit cards added to the lids of the terminal blocks. I will add the designations a...
18/09/2026

J. B. 4 finally completed with new circuit cards added to the lids of the terminal blocks. I will add the designations at the connecting stage. There are so many modifications to the wiring I'll wait until I'm wiring it up as it doesn't match the diagram. No surprise there then!

Wires. We have wires. And some junction boxes. These are just some of the wires needed for my project. Having a sort thr...
13/09/2026

Wires. We have wires. And some junction boxes. These are just some of the wires needed for my project. Having a sort through to see what's still required.

Stepping up things a bit! Rear canopy makes it's way to the head of the restoration pile.
12/09/2026

Stepping up things a bit! Rear canopy makes it's way to the head of the restoration pile.

Various cockpit air pipes and rear lay shaft covers.
11/09/2026

Various cockpit air pipes and rear lay shaft covers.

Sorry for the lack of posts but I have been a bit under the weather. Here is a box of pipe fittings I found this morning...
10/09/2026

Sorry for the lack of posts but I have been a bit under the weather. Here is a box of pipe fittings I found this morning while sorting through my parts store.

Now the temperatures are more reasonable to work in, I resumed building the floor. Lots of measuring done, comparing not...
05/09/2026

Now the temperatures are more reasonable to work in, I resumed building the floor. Lots of measuring done, comparing notes, marking out etc. These are two of the reinforcing panels that the false floor supports mount to.

Almost there! I just need to make up some replacement circuit cards for the tops and I'm pretty much done with JB 4.
04/09/2026

Almost there! I just need to make up some replacement circuit cards for the tops and I'm pretty much done with JB 4.

The "fun"? begins. Cleaning individual contacts, refitting in the blocks and reconnecting the trails from the plug. Alwa...
02/09/2026

The "fun"? begins. Cleaning individual contacts, refitting in the blocks and reconnecting the trails from the plug. Always take plenty of notes when disconnecting things to restore as you certainly can't trust the diagrams! Don't ask me how I know!

It's beginning to look like a junction box again!
28/08/2026

It's beginning to look like a junction box again!

JB rubbed down, etch primed and two coats of black. Now to restore the parts, refit and rewire.
27/08/2026

JB rubbed down, etch primed and two coats of black. Now to restore the parts, refit and rewire.

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