85sqn Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Hi guys, this was a reasonably expeditious build for me of one of my favourite WWII era aircraft. I wanted to do an 85 Sqn version but just haven't come across any photos (if any exist) as they only had them for a month or so and used them on three occasions. So, I went for the box decals of this Defiant which is quite well known; N3328 of 151 Sqn, RAF Wittering. Sadly the aircraft was destroyed in a hailstorm along with it's pilot Sgt JL Coulter in Oct 1942. Several pilots flew this aircraft and had claims in it including Sgt Bodien and Ft. Lt Edmiston. Painted in Xtracrylix with some medium grey added for interest. Resin wheels, Brass barrels and a Yahu instrument panel. 49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Beautiful model! Very nicely done Black finish! Looks very convincing. Is there a hint of riveting on the outer wing panels? Interestingly - many people seem to feel the need to rivet Defiants more than any other type. I think it is due to seeing flash pictures from the restored example at Hendon. When you see it with your own eyes - no rivets! They are barely discernible as one wold expect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 Thanks! Ah yes I forgot to mention- I did some light riveting all over. Can't see it unless its in the right light. Also scribed a couple of missing panel lines on the fuselage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Can't wait to see that on the v club table my friend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Excellent, a great job on the black finish. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Really nice Black tones Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Great looking Defiant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkil Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Yep, it's a beaut! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 Thanks for comments guys! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Another great build, Nick. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Great build, those first few pics are real scene-setters, they portray a sense of urgency. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Very nice shark-mouth Defiant, and great presentation (first 2 pictures) Best regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Well done👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 This is great - it’s pretty tricky getting a black scheme to look so Interesting- the weathering and chipping is bang on. Well done 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franky boy Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Top work I love the way that you have broken up the black paint work. Well done. James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Thanks very much guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Superb!!! Very well finished!! Cheers Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Top class work, very impressive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 A beautiful Defiant. One of my favourite aircraft. You've got the black spot on! I know what you mean about 85 Sqn's Defiants (and Gladiators). When I did mine, I decided to just bite the bullet and accept that they most likely just had the standard VY-? codes. No idea how I'm going to do my Gladiator though. I have a serial for one, and a photo, which doesn't show the fuselage well enough. I know they were ex-87 Sqn aircraft, so my first thought was to stick with 87 Sqn markings, but from what I can see of the photo, it looks like no sqn markings.... Incidentally, I recently managed to get hold of a Grob Tutor, so I can at last do 85's last aircraft... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 What a beautiful build, great build and even better paintwork, it would have been so easy for the black finish to look all wrong but you have nailed it. Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek51 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 As others have said, black isn't easy to make interesting, you nailed it, lovely model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Very nice, Hope mine comes out as good as yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Thanks very much guys, very kind of you. I am just working on a lysander with a half black finish so I'll probably do a similar thing with that. I may highlight the ribs/longerons of the lizzie with a grey to provide some interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propforward Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 This is a wonderful build - you have done a superb job of shading the overall black finish. How did you do that? I don't know where to start, and being able to shade the black is holding me back from starting night fighters and bombers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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