Fuad Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Greetings to all. Let me introduce you my latest model. This time it's a purebred Brit. 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 That's a cracking looking Defiant, very nicely done indeed! Cheers, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Wonderful build sir. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank152 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Great paint work and neat building, but that dark wash has highlighted the panel lines and rivets far to much. Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev67 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Excellent build as always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) Thats a great bit of modelling but in my own opinion (so purely for my own taste) I think that you may have over done the weathering this time,..sorry! I know that these aircraft got very well worn but this one looks like it has been sitting in a scrap dump. Maybe if you repainted the propeller it would look a bit better? However,....if you have a reference photo showing the real aircraft in such a worn state I shall quite gladly wind my neck in and eat humble pie. Cheers Tony Edited May 7, 2015 by tonyot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 That is a masterpiece! Love the rivetting, and the paintwork is excellent. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 truly stunning work, looks fantastic!!! superb job on the paint and the weathering is superb..... fantastic build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 That looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doozer1974 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Beautifully painted and I like the heavy weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 A beautiful rendition of Airfix,s superb kit Fuad,food for thought with my BoB GB coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuad Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thats a great bit of modelling but in my own opinion (so purely for my own taste) I think that you may have over done the weathering this time,..sorry! I know that these aircraft got very well worn but this one looks like it has been sitting in a scrap dump. Maybe if you repainted the propeller it would look a bit better? However,....if you have a reference photo showing the real aircraft in such a worn state I shall quite gladly wind my neck in and eat humble pie. Cheers Tony Dear Tony, I have no doubt that this board in actually was looked flawless like most aircraft of the RAF. This is just too good model to assembly and I had there a lot of enthusiasm))). I'm sorry if it insulted your worldview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Dear Tony, I have no doubt that this board in actually was looked flawless like most aircraft of the RAF. This is just too good model to assembly and I had there a lot of enthusiasm))). I'm sorry if it insulted your worldview. Please don`t think that your model insulted me,...far from it,...I did say that it was a great bit of modelling,...I just thought that it was just a bit over weathered but did say that a re paint of the propeller would make it look better,... so please don`t think that I was having a go at you,..... Cheers Tony Edited May 8, 2015 by tonyot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuad Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Please don`t think that your model insulted me,...far from it,...I did say that it was a great bit of modelling,...I just thought that it was just a bit over weathered but did say that a re paint of the propeller would make it look better,... so please don`t think that I was having a go at you,..... Cheers Tony I understand everything the first time. I just try to behave like an Englishman, to be courteous and polite and try to show good manners)). I need to break some stereotypes, although I do not Russian, but still the carrier of this culture, what about Jeremy Clarkson said: https://valentinagurarie.wordpress.com/tag/jeremy-clarkson/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 That is superb!! Beautiful model making, painting and weathering! Excellent! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Beautifully made! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) I understand everything the first time. I just try to behave like an Englishman, to be courteous and polite and try to show good manners)). I need to break some stereotypes, although I do not Russian, but still the carrier of this culture, what about Jeremy Clarkson said: https://valentinagurarie.wordpress.com/tag/jeremy-clarkson/ I`m sorry Fuad, you have totally lost me,......I`ve had a look at the link,.....so what is it that you want me to say? It sounds like you want me to just call it SH 1 T and have done with it rather than beating about the bush,......but that is not what I meant,....I was adding my personal opinion and gave you my view on how it might look better,......isn`t this why we put models on Britmodeller,.....for constructive critism? What you do with that opinon and constructive criticism is up to you! Cheers Tony Edited May 8, 2015 by tonyot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 A masterpiece! An incredible rendition of this wonderful kit. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I have to basically agree with Tony here. Granted, this Defiant model is a beautifully executed artifact, revealing expert modelling chops. As an exhibition of advanced weathering techniques – eminently successful. As a realistic portrayal of a Defiant in active service – less so, IMHO. I have never seen a photo of a real Defiant looking anything like it. I'm no fan of service a/c models looking like they'd just been rolled out the factory door. I am a fan of models that trick my eye that they're 'shrunk reality'. If we can't discuss models in a friendly manner and exchange views on the pros and cons of published works as we see them – what's the point of posting to this forum? Is it just in anticipation of fawning admiration? Nobody is so perfect that he/she can't benefit from constructive views from fellow modellers. Kind regards, Joachim 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csrt2006 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) I Edited May 8, 2015 by csrt2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Gents. Please dial it down a bit... Tony offered a little constructive criticism in a polite way, based on his opinion. There's no need to take it personally, particularly after he explained that he wasn't trying to insult. Back to normal service please. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I doubt very much if a Defiant survived long enough to get that weatherd. Once the german pilots realised they had no forward fireing guns they were pretty much blow out of the sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuad Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Gents, everything is fine. I did not take offense at anyone, I just tried to be polite. Sorry, I'm not a native speaker, and may be my words seems not quite correct. I am absolutely not afraid of criticism and welcome any attention to my model! Sorry for the misunderstanding. Tony, I just wanted to cheer you up with that link. Nothing more. It is not necessary to perceive evil intent in simple things. With Best Regards, Fuad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Glad we got that sorted. Sometimes the nuances of the language are lost with text, and that's even with two native speakers. Add a non-native speaker into the mix, and smileys plus careful wording is paramount. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuad Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thanks, Mike! You always know what I mean! For everyone else, I would like to inform you that once I have come to this magnificent site from aggressive Russian resources. So your gentlemanly criticism never can to scare me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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