theplasticsurgeon Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 (edited) This kit: This option: Here are the parts: A kit I've been looking forward to building since - well since it was announced. Found this one, the last remaining at Chelt Model Centre, and didn't let it out of my hand until it was paid for and in my rucksack. And I don't think I've seen another on the shelf since! Edited November 1, 2015 by theplasticsurgeon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 And my previous Defiants. All are the ancient Airfix kit.Built this nightfighter in about 1988And revisited it last week with decals from the new kit.In 2009 I was asked to build this tribute for family of the gunner, lost in May 1940. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Very concice.... Will be good to see your take on this fine kit Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 They look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Current progress - most of the cockpit assembled. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Looking good Tim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Wings and fuselage assembled. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Wings fitted - so first time they're together for comparison. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Looking very good Tim, is falling together! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 It sure does look good, and the front of the fuselage looks far more like it should when compare to the oldie. Great job! I, for one, am happy I resisted the temptation to get the old Airfix kit! Have fun! JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) First day of the airbrush yesterday. I've repaired that seam across the bonnet since then. Edited August 6, 2015 by theplasticsurgeon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hepster Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Watching with great interest! As you know, I have one in my stash, and I want to know about all of the pitfalls before I go with it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Watching with great interest! As you know, I have one in my stash, and I want to know about all of the pitfalls before I go with it....Nothing I've found so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 Masked the Tim way - thin Tamiya tape and Maskol And airbrushed with Xtracolour RAF Dark Green. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Unmasked.Airbrushed Duck Egg underneath.And decals last night. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Looking nice Tim, really nice Good to see you at the show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Turret framing. and canopy Comparison with earlier offering. And where a Messerschmitt doesn't want to get! Undercarriage struts. Hoping to finish by the weekend. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Completed the wheels and undercarriage. Hoping to finish this weekend now. Edited August 21, 2015 by theplasticsurgeon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKguyInUSA Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Looks great so far, and, it "flew" together! Enjoy the rest of your build. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Declaring completion.A delightful build, thanks to Airfix for producing this kit - it was long overdue.Better photos in near future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nice one Tim, very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Fresh photos taken this morning. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplasticsurgeon Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 And a few shots with the previous release Defiant. Hopefully Airfix have dumped that previous mould - off the back of a cross channel ferry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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