Ian Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Kit - Airfix 1:48 Paint - All enamels. Decals - Xtradecal 48157. Extras - Eduard etch seat harness. Boulton Paul Defiant ASR Mk.I 277 Squadron Stapleford Tawney Summer 1942 Not simply a 'great Airfix kit', in my opinion, one of the best fitting and rewarding kits of any manufacturer that I've built in years. No I'm not one of those folks that screamed and shouted for a 48th Defiant in the past, to tell the truth I don't really care about the 'type'. However, as a 'kit' it was/is fabulous. Built straight from the box with only the very old generic 'RAF Seatbelts' etch set from Eduard. If you haven't built one and are planning to do so, I'd strongly advise you get the Eduard masking set - I didn't realise until I started applying the masks that there's another row of tiny windows between the main vertical and topside ones on the sliding part of the canopy !! As ever thanks for taking the time to look and/or comment. All criticism, comment and questions welcomed. AFN Ian. Edited September 25, 2016 by Ian add another photo 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenko Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Very nice indeed. One of the best Defiants to date. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Well done, that looks great. I had a look at one of these kits at the last model club evening and was suitably impressed by it as well. If I hadn't already got one of their 1/72nd scale Defiants in the stash I would have ordered one straight away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Bravo Ian, what a stunner! I've never seen a Defiant in this scheme before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 A brilliant Defiant you built there. A really good job !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 21 minutes ago, k5054nz said: Bravo Ian, what a stunner! I've never seen a Defiant in this scheme before. ...and that's why I did it !!. Still working-up the courage to tackle your Mozzie, tho'... Ian. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 A different Defiant – and vive la differance! I really like the misunderstood Defiant and your rendering, with subtle weathering and all, makes her proud. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Nice build - good to see it in a different livery. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Spiffing ! BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Nice build Ian, these Airfix kits are getting damn good. I have got the 1/72 in the stash to build. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) That,s a beautiful rendition of the Defiant Ian,great scheme and some subtle and effective weathering,I,ve been after this kit for over a year but despite my LMS being a main Airfix outlet they can't get them for love nor money! Edited September 25, 2016 by stevej60 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Very nice indeed! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Superb Defiant there Ian, best one I`ve seen I think 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Great work. Really well built, painted & weathered. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Thanks folks. Really glad you all seem to like it. Next, a grey jet. Ian. Edited September 26, 2016 by Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Great work Ian. Nice to see a Defiant in the ASR scheme, especially one as well built and finished as yours. Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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