06/24 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hardly an original subject i know, but nonetheless an interesting one I hope. Defiant by jongwinnett, on Flickr More or less OOB, I'll be using a Yahu instrument panel (just because I can), replacement wheels and Eduard superfabric belts (they do a Defiant specific set). Kit decals, and I will perhaps try again with the camo masks. Plenty of great reference shots on the IWM site: ROYAL AIR FORCE FIGHTER COMMAND, 1939-1945.. © IWM (CH 889)IWM Non Commercial Licence ROYAL AIR FORCE FIGHTER COMMAND, 1939-1945.. © IWM (CH 880)IWM Non Commercial Licence ROYAL AIR FORCE FIGHTER COMMAND, 1939-1945.. © IWM (CH 874)IWM Non Commercial Licence 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 The Yahu panel looks lovely Defiant by jongwinnett, on Flickr And doesn't fit . however, some modelling (removal of the side panels), and two attempts (consigning one panel to the bin) meant it was finally fitted to the thinned down Airifx panel (used to help shape the Yahu to fit). Its pretty, but I shan't bother on the other Defiant in the stash. Modified Yahu panel by jongwinnett, on Flickr 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Elsewhere progress has been fairly rapid, interrupted by a visit to A&E this evening after 06/24 minor stubbed his toe badly enough it looked broken (fortunately it wasn't). Fit of parts is excellent: Untitled by jongwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by jongwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by jongwinnett, on Flickr 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Another fine subject looking forward to this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Finally picked up this kit but mine will be a nightfighter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Quick work Jon! The interior looks excellent. I'll eventually quit bothering you about it, but do you have plans to do any Crash Archives inspired Bf 109's for this one? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Yes - just not sure which (my original one misses out on eligibility by one day!). Werra's seems the obvious choice, given the markings are in the Airfix box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 What a start! That i/p looks really nice Jon and I'm glad you sorted the fit issues... watching with interest I hope your A&E visit was better than mine recently - I stubbed a toe too and after waiting around for ages and seeing two nurse types who both took 'history' ("I've stubbed my toe and would like to know if it's broken or just bruised") the (presumably) senior one said "Oh no, we won't bother with an X-ray as the treatment is the same for a sprain or a break - we just strap the toe to the next one". I could have done that myself. Since when is the treatment the same as a diagnosis? I assume Jnr has his toe strapped up and is now hobbling for sympathy - worked for me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 What a start! That i/p looks really nice Jon and I'm glad you sorted the fit issues... watching with interest I hope your A&E visit was better than mine recently - I stubbed a toe too and after waiting around for ages and seeing two nurse types who both took 'history' ("I've stubbed my toe and would like to know if it's broken or just bruised") the (presumably) senior one said "Oh no, we won't bother with an X-ray as the treatment is the same for a sprain or a break - we just strap the toe to the next one". I could have done that myself. Since when is the treatment the same as a diagnosis? I assume Jnr has his toe strapped up and is now hobbling for sympathy - worked for me Spot on. Wee man was very brave, it did look sore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Elsewhere progress has been fairly rapid, interrupted by a visit to A&E this evening after 06/24 minor stubbed his toe badly enough it looked broken (fortunately it wasn't). Oof! Poor little fellow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Off to a good start John... booze on the workbench though? I remember when my mother, who was a nurse for many years, told me that they don't fix broken toes or fingers, they just tape them to their neighbour... I thought how primitive! But I suppose since it works, it is probably the best way about it. Hope 06/24 Jr (03/12?) is feeling better this morning... good to see you back at the bench too Cheers, Stew 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Excellent start Jon. Looking really good in the cockpit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Off to a good start John... booze on the workbench though? Just a wee dram to help the creative spirit! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Great start Jon, thanks for posting a very good selection of photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Just a wee dram to help the creative spirit!One of the finest ways to model! Also, I appears to work for you!!Some smashing progress and super fast. Nice Also hope the little fellas toe is holding up OK, brave fella Rob Edited July 19, 2015 by rob85 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 Thanks gents, progress today, not fuelled by Uisge Beath (at least not yet ) Defiant by jongwinnett, on Flickr Defiant by jongwinnett, on Flickr Defiant by jongwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by jongwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by jongwinnett, on Flickr Replacement wheels are Barracuda (a bit larger than Airfix supply) and replacement barrels are Master, the breach ends need some more detail too. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 PS note the barrels are just dry fitted, I shall try and have them all pointing in the same direction, honest! PPS the wee man is fine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Good lad! Hate it when they get injured... I am a very calm person but when they start wailing and bleeding I can lose cool, in fact me and the lady swap roles as she is normally the panicer More very fast progress looking like you will be done tomorrow?? Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted July 19, 2015 Author Share Posted July 19, 2015 We were both pretty calm, considering. Back to work tomorrow, so progress will be glacial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Nice Jon, really nice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Excellent work there Jon Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Really nice work, these Defiant kits look very good. I'll have to treat myself i think. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Looking good. I've one of these myself, but it'll have to get behind several other BoB projects for a while! Cheers, Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Lovely progress Jon. I have to say those replacement barrels really are very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Great work and progress, Jon. I'll be following your WIP since I'll be also building a Defiant for the BoB GB. Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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