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Wow, I signed in to check a totally different thing and got overwhelmed by your replies guys. Let me please take them in right order and answer: @2996 Victor Thank you Victor. The P-39 has just started, but I went back to work this week (no more relaxing holidays) and it's going to take a little time till I've gotten to the point where I have something to show. Read a bit further down, I'm writing a little more about the model. @Troy Smith Troy, how can I thank you for the time you spent on answering? It's not enough to say that I appreciate it very much!!! I've got some detailed comments to make: Your links are awesome. They almost make me want to build a new Defiant, in the ASR scheme. And get it right this time, with help from your info. I am building this kit of the P-39 (I think it's the one you mentioned too). The only problem with it is that I can't choose which two aircraft to depict. All look amazing and they are all so exciting!!! Finding real images of the particular a/c I will build can be really nice when deciding how much weathering I will do. Thanks for that too. I liked your comment about "unsuspecting" modellers. Since you read my blog post you saw that I consider myself one of these. I've been building models for almost 25 years now, but somehow I still can't convince myself to immerse into the tons of reference available on my subjects. I think I lack patience and motivation to do it. But, as I also wrote in the blog, I am thankful for all of you guys who do it and are willing to share your knowledge. So, DEFINITELY of use and thank you SO much for this!!! @F-32 Thanks mate. I see we have one more interest in common, motorsports.

Thank you mate, very kind of you. I am happy about the technical part of the build, it's executed in a technically correct way (for my standards anyway). And I'm also glad it decorates my office at work now.

Hello Bertie. Ok, I understand now. Yes, this was funny and the misunderstanding was entirely my fault. I apologise. I just didn't know what a holly leaf is and when I googled it, I saw this lighter contour around the leaf in many photos, so I still thought you were talking about the same thing as I did. Like I said, my mistake, I'm sorry for the confusion and the frustration I obviously caused you.

I think we are talking about the same thing, the yellow shadow between the camouflage colours, yes. It's called chromatic aberration and I believe it's because of the low quality lense of my phone. Looks cute, but it's not there on the real model.

I think I will have to disappoint you, that "halo" doesn't exist in real life. I'm guessing it's something that was created during the image manipulation I did in order to make the photos brighter. I'll take some new photos in better light conditions and post them. :)

Thank you Todders, your comment was very kind. I can totally recommend this kit to you. It might be worth adding some aftermarket goodies on it, although much of it wouldn't be visible, because of the tight cockpit. Most of the Defiants I've seen online are the NF version. I don't particularly like all-black aircraft, so I went for the camouflaged version instead. Then, the one build of this version I found, has black undersides. So, all in all, I am not sure if anything I've done has any historical accuracy, but honestly, I don't mind. As I wrote in the blog post, I enjoyed building the model and I mainly enjoyed painting it. The new things I tested on it, I can apply using different colours next time and paint a historically accurate camouflage. So I don't regret anything about it. My next build (already on the bench) is a Russian P-39 Airacobra, and I plan on showing a WIP for it. If I am allowed a suggestion, DO show your models here. As far as I am concerned, there are two categories of modellers showing their work on forums (or fora): People like me, who get help from others and get better at building their models thanks to this interaction. And then there are modellers in a totally different level, who help others by posting their work, because we get inspired and learn from their techniques, technical data or the research they've done on a subject. Regardless of which category you belong to, posting your work is good for someone.

Good day all. I didn't start a WIP for this build, because I wasn't planning on showing it, it was supposed to be a crashtest dummy for some of my training, but it turned out to be rather sweet, despite the wrong colours. Since there's no WIP, I would like to refer you to a blog post, which you don't need to see, unless you wonder about the construction phase or something. But other than that, the photos of the finished model are here: I know it looks wrong, but I kind of enjoyed building it and I learned new things from it.

This is insane! I can't grasp how it is even possible to build these things, this level of detail blows my mind. I am looking at this build with awe. Part of me looks forward to seeing it painted, another part will continue to admire how the different materials create this amazing whole. Keep up the fantastic work that you do mate, it's absolutely brilliant!

Thank you all so much, you're so kind. :) Thanks Mike. :) Yeah, this model would probably fit better in my apartment in 1/72 as well. Haha. But I have to admit, holding it while filming it was veeeeery satisfying! (the film is a WIP at the moment) 😊 You guys make me blush. Thank you. Thanks mate, appreciate it. ☺️ Again... :) Thank you. I am very glad you guys like this model, I was a bit unsure whether the fading effect would look good in the end. :)

Good morning gents. Wow, I must admit I didn't expect such positive reactions. Thank you all. Thanks John. I thought I might add here, in form of a reminder to myself, that I should probably start painting the large white areas instead of just applying decals. Antti did it in his own build and I knew there was going to be a problem, but I was an idiot and went on with the decals directly. Stupid decision that I regret, but can't do much about now. The problems are mostly visible on the fin. Apart from that, if you have Airfix's kit in your stash, I strongly recommend you to start building it. It's a very, VERY nice kit. I recently built Tamiya's F-14A, which also is magnificent, but costs almost twice as much as the Javelin. With the exception of the missiles and drop tanks, I can't say that Airfix has done an inferior work. I'd easily build another one, all aluminium this time, if I had somewhere to put it (lack of shelf space). So, go ahead. You'll love it! Hahaha. 3 beasts. I would love to see where you display your finished models my friend. Thanks a lot for your comment btw. Thanks a lot man, you're making me blush. I have struggled with my self-confidence for quite a while (not so much in the modelling sector), but I think I've now landed at a point where I can be content about my life. It helps. Hey David. Yes, that's the link. I assume you couldn't open it? I downloaded Firefox now and opened the page, the photos are visible. I dare say that your problem is elsewhere. Perhaps check your firewall settings? Now I have to say one more thing. Plastic modelling is a rather lonely hobby, for sure. But you guys make it feel as if there's a whole company of friends to discuss with. Thank you all for taking the time and comment, not only for your positive comments, which I appreciate of course, but also for the atmosphere and feeling. Have a great Sunday all!

Thanks a lot mate, very kind of you. I am really glad that you like it. I have to like your post for the vote of confidence you gave me. Weird that you can't see the photos, I never knew that imgbb had any issues. Do you want to try this link? It's a link to the entire album with all the photos of the build: https://ibb.co/album/hsZJgC Thanks a lot Antti. You're very kind, as always. Yeah, it's nice with a movable canopy for a change. Maybe I should lubricate the rails to make the movement easier?

@Lord Riot, @SAT69, @Tiger331 and @Dstream thanks lads. I appreciate your comments and I am glad you like it. Lord Riot, I've seen your Jag, she's a beauty already and from a much inferior kit. I'm sure it will turn out great. One thing I've learnt the recent years is to draw inspiration and knowledge from others, but only compare myself to... myself, what I used to be, what I used to know, what I used to do. It makes perfect sense to try to get better than you are/used to be, but it's counterproductive to try to catch others. At least this is what I tell myself, when I see all the amazing models in here and then I look at my sad efforts. Hahaha!

Now this is a brilliant Intruder!!! Battered and filthy as it should be! Beautiful effects on the weathering there and the cockpit is simply delicious! Well done, excellent!!!

What a beautiful model. Great building skills, resulting in a crisp and clean result, impeccable I'd say. Thanks for sharing this inspiring model.

Greetings. I just uploaded the RFI thread, and I am adding one last photo here, of the bang seats, because they aren't so easy to see once placed in the cockpit. And here is the RFI post: Thank you all lads. And especially you @Antti_K