ColFord Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 My second completion for 2017, an out of the box build of the relatively new Airfix 1/48th B.P. Defiant Mk.I, finished in the provided markings of a Defiant used in late 1940 for trials on the suitability of the Defiant for use as an Army Co-operation aircraft by No.II(AC) Squadron at RAF Hatfield Woodhouse in South Yorkshire. The trials were conducted around the same time No.II(AC) Squadron was also given a Fairy Battle to trial its suitability as an Army Co-operation aircraft. Both types were judged by the experienced ACC pilots who had seen active service in France as in many ways being a step backwards from the Westland Lysander, particularly in the downwards view for both pilot and observer, but marginally better in relation to speed and relative manoeuvrability if compared against single seat fighters. I found this to be a relatively easy and trouble free build, especially utilising some of the points made by earlier builder and reviews here on Britmodeller - avoided possible pitfalls or issues. Main upper surface camouflage paint colours are WEM enamels, with an old, old, old Humbrol 'Sky' enamel for the underside, with a mix of Humbrol and Tamiya enamels for the detail painting. Used a set of Montex masks for the canopy and turret masking. Camo masks were self made. So another one completed for my collection of RAF Army Co-operation aircraft. I have a CA Fairy Battle in 1/48 that I am battling through to build the other aircraft trialled by No.II(AC) Squadron in late 1940. More RAF ACC and Tac/R subjects to come. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Nicely done and one of my favourite Defiant schemes too, I thought that they would have been a big improvement over the Lysander,...... but then the Tomahawk was on the horizon, Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Beautiful build and finish,I went for the same scheme and found it a cracking kit to build, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 A crecking build of a cracking aircraft{IMHO anyway} Well tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 For me it's the best Defiant I've ever seen . Congratulations. It's a work of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Agree with Polo- I think this is the best build (of some very nice builds) I've seen of this kit. You've really captured the feel of this aircraft imho. Very nice indeed. Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Lovely work, I'm sorely tempted to get one of these for the stash 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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