GREG DESTEC Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Ok, here goes my second attempt at posting! Here, folks, is the first model i've completed this year, and the first i,ve posted at BM. Most of you will be familiar with this on by now as i've seen plenty of nice examples posted already. Hopefully you have time for one more! I think this is one of Airfix's nicest 1/72 kits so far, and built up very easily. The only "snag" i had was lining up the fuselage halves, which produced a little step at the nose end. Other than that it was a very enjoyable build.The model is finished in brush painted Humbrol acrylics, and weathered with Humbrol powders. Decals are from Hannants Xtradecal sheet for the Defiant and depicts a machine from the RCAF based at Drem in 1941. Hope you like! 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregg136 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 That's fantastic. I love the weathering especially the exhaust staining. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Nice work Gregor, glad to see you posting mate. It is a p.i.t.a. but we all have to do it. I like t subtle staining, Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 That,s a superb Defiant,excellent weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Like it ? Love it ! Congratulation to your first posted build here, Gregor ! A very nice build and an excellent masking job ! As all the other AX Defiants its a great looking model and look really sharp in black. Can t wait to see your next one :-) Well done ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Nicely done. What was your method when using the Humbrol powders? How did you get it to "stick". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kira666 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 New Airfix tool. The old one was now obsolete. A very nice small and cheap kit. No need much money for a pretty plane: paticularly weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Nicely done. What was your method when using the Humbrol powders? How did you get it to "stick". Hi Andy, the weathering powders are simply brushed on, then scrubbed with an old toothbrush to look washed out. There were no instructions for use. You can wash em off again with water if the effect isn't what you are after. Its more subtle than dry brushing, i think. Thanks for looking Like it ? Love it ! Congratulation to your first posted build here, Gregor ! A very nice build and an excellent masking job ! As all the other AX Defiants its a great looking model and look really sharp in black. Can t wait to see your next one :-) Well done ! Cheers mate! Thanks for all youre help getting me started. The Mossie will be next, as its nearing completion.... Nice work Gregor, glad to see you posting mate. It is a p.i.t.a. but we all have to do it. I like t subtle staining, Simon. Thanks Simon. Posting was a bit tricky to start with but i'm getting the hang of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Its great to see your Defiant here, Gregor and that mean, everything has worked very well. Congratulations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Brilliant first post. Love you the job you have done on the weathering and I am very jealous of you brush painting. Congrats on a job well done Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHead23 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Very nice Defiant excellently finished. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 What an excellent first post. Very well done Greg. Some nice photos too. Now you've got the first one under your belt, we will look forward to your next post. Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Battered and worn. That's how I like them. And that's damn fine hairy stick work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 A very big thank you to you all for taking the time to comment. Very much appreciated. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Always good to see another Drem 'plane, especially when it's as nicely done as this. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Great looking Defiant and even more impressive that it is all done with a brush! Cheers, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Excellent work Gregor, nice brushwork too, well done Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Good work Gregor! Hi Andy, the weathering powders are simply brushed on, then scrubbed with an old toothbrush to look washed out. There were no instructions for use. You can wash em off again with water if the effect isn't what you are after. Its more subtle than dry brushing, i think. Thanks for looking There's a video on Humbrol weathering products here. I may need to get some! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Jon, Martin, Stew & Ced, Many thanks for the kind comments. Most appreciated guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiex2 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm a bit later to the party, but very nice work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Great first post of one of your models Greg!! Looks fantastic! Hopefully we'll see many more of your models in future. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Louie & Stix, thank you for the praise, I'm not worthy! I have to say for my first posting i'm surprised and humbled by the response from everyone. I will certainly make the effort to post more of my builds, and once again many thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Looking very good. Nice work with the convincing weathering on black. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Good work Gregor! There's a video on Humbrol weathering products here. I may need to get some! Thanks for the link Ced, I finally got round to watching the vid. Looks promising... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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