Antb Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Hi Folks. I hope we are all keeping safe and working through the stash. I have a bit of a thing for the Defiant and have built another one which I really enjoyed. There's something about a Defiant that I absolutely love and have a plan to build many more. The kit was the 1/48 Airfix NF 1 boxing but decided to do a Defiant in a day scheme prior to the outbreak of the war for something different to the norm. This one represents a machine of 264 Squadron in March 1940- this particular aircraft was later repainted with Type S Undersurfaces, and revised roundels and saw service over Dunkirk where my Great Uncle was evacuated. He might have seen this aircraft in the skies. Paints used: Mr Hobby Aqueuous White Mr Hobby Aq. Flat Black Tamiya Flat Red Tamiya Flat Blue Tamiya Sky Grey Tamiya Cockpit Green Tamiya Flat Yellow Tamiya Nato Black Tamiya Metallic Grey AK Extreme Aluminium Tamiya Clear Green Tamiya Clear Red Mr Finishing Surfacer Black Washes and Oils: Flory Dark Dirt Flory Grime Abteilung Black Abt. Engine Grease Abt. Sepia Abt. Dust AK Europe Earth Weathering Powders Other items: Home made masks using a Cricut and masking film for the Codes, Roundels and Serial Numbers Rosie the riveter to add the rivets- not every single one is on there and they aren't 100% accurate but they add interest and that's good enough for me :-) Enjoy the pics. The weathering powders along the wing root aren't that stark in the flesh! 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Beautiful build and finish, great stuff ! My uncle was evacuated from Dunkirk too. Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Great looking Defiant there, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Nice one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 Thanks Chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 That's a great build. I have Airfix's 1/72 in the stash. Several years ago I tried to update their old 1/72 Defiant but gave up after a long and bitter struggle! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Lovely work, that's really good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Stunning! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(ex)Sgtrafman Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 That is a great looking defiant, good job buddy. Iain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Very nice build. I like the way you depicted the engine exhaust affect on the upper wing surfaces. That's sharp! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted May 7, 2020 Author Share Posted May 7, 2020 Thanks everyone. Your comments are really appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Now that is impressive!! Beautiful painting and weathering! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Lovely work I hope we can see it on the table as soon as it is safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Poultney Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Beautiful build, I'd love to build the 1/48 Defiant. An odd aircraft, but I like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff G Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Wow, so refreshing to see a day scheme Defiant. My favourite Defiant model I've seen, kudos to you. As a side note, what's the process behind the grass underneath? Or did you purchase it like that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Beautifully crafted build,look's spot on weathering wise too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Excellent job, those rivets must've took ages!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Thanks everyone 🙂 11 hours ago, Silver Fox said: Lovely work I hope we can see it on the table as soon as it is safe. It will be on the table as soon as we are able mate- i've actually got another 2 on order, wanting to do an ASR version and possibly the all metal prototype. Kind of setting myself a challenge though (just don't let the wife know) to model a Defiant for each of the squadrons that used them throughout the war and in as many different guises as I can. There's loads of schemes to go after such as: Night fighter- Red codes and serials- Red and blue roundels only Night fighter- Red codes and grey serial- Yellow, blue, white and red roundels There are loads of different versions with different coloured markings and different roundels, plus those with names and kill markings. Its quite a big subject really 5 hours ago, Adam Poultney said: An odd aircraft, but I like it. That's part of the appeal for me- it is an odd aircraft but the concept was sound, just hampered by the escorts. 4 hours ago, Jeff G said: Wow, so refreshing to see a day scheme Defiant. My favourite Defiant model I've seen, kudos to you. As a side note, what's the process behind the grass underneath? Or did you purchase it like that? That's very kind of you to say. I made the base myself. Its just PVA (or white glue) with grass flock chucked on and left to dry. A few different shades and lengths give is a slightly more realistic look. Doesn't take too long to do in all honesty, its messy but good fun 47 minutes ago, ForestFan said: Excellent job, those rivets must've took ages!! The time is really spent in the measuring from the plans, onto the plane, drawing the line and making sure they are sort of level and straight. The easy bit is with the rivet tool as its a quick push along the line and you have rivets. Worth it in the end though and when you get on a roll theyre done quite quickly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Love the added rivet detail. It really adds to the build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 Thanks calum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Lovely Defiant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Cracking finish, those rivets really finish it off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Very good looking Defiant. ... Ive always like Defiant’s and I will be happy to build mine soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antb Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 Thanks Chaps, @Corsairfoxfouruncle are you doing a WIP? be good to see as I enjoy your builds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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