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Hi All,

 

My latest completion is Airfix' Defiant, completed as an Air Sea Rescue variant V1121 of 277 Sqn RAF, based at RAF Hawkinge in 1942. I couldn't find any pictures of V1121, but here's another Defiant of 277:

 

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The aircraft is modelled in TSS 'B' Scheme, with Sky codes and spinner. There was some discussion in the WIP over the scheme itself - here's the WIP if anybody is interested:

 

 

The ASR variant carried a dinghy pack along with smoke flares - here's the dinghy pack:

 

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These did not come with the kit, so they were designed in Fusion 360 and 3D printed. I also added an Eduard harness and rivetted the airframe, but it was otherwise OOB. Anyway, on with the photos!

 

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Here's a final shot with an 'original' Mk.I which I completed a few years ago:

 

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This has been an enjoyable build, and it's nice to have an unusual version of the Defiant in the collection! Thanks to all who have offered advice and support along the way - it has been much appreciated!

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Roger

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13 minutes ago, Head in the clouds. said:

Nice work Roger, it is always nice to see aircraft in a scheme outside of the purpose that they were designed for and sheds a light on other important servicemen/women in secondary but vital roles.

 

Cheers,

Gary.

Thanks very much Gary! I fully agree...

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15 minutes ago, Winded Penguin said:

Lovely job you've done on this 👍

Thanks WP - you are most kind!

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8 hours ago, GREG DESTEC said:

Excellent work Roger👍 Always nice to see another Defiant. 

 

Cheers Greg 

Thanks for the kind words Greg!

8 hours ago, Mig88 said:

Smashing!!!

 

Miguel

Thanks Miguel!

6 hours ago, bigbadbadge said:

Hi Roger, what a lovely model, great job on this. It looks great in TSS and Hawkinge is very local to me too, great choice fella.

Chris

Thanks very much Chris -  I figured it couldn't be far from you!

3 hours ago, AliGauld said:

An utter cracker Roger,

A beauty of a build and an entertaining and educational build thread.

Thanks for sharing.

 

 

Cheers,

Alistair

Thanks very much Alistair - great to share the journey with you!

2 hours ago, John Laidlaw said:

And another superb model is created! Lovely work, Roger.

You are most kind John - thank you!

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On 27/05/2023 at 07:58, Dunny said:

Hi All,

 

My latest completion is Airfix' Defiant, completed as an Air Sea Rescue variant V1121 of 277 Sqn RAF, based at RAF Hawkinge in 1942. I couldn't find any pictures of V1121, but here's another Defiant of 277:

 

49744172851_d1866e1b6f_o.jpg

 

The aircraft is modelled in TSS 'B' Scheme, with Sky codes and spinner. There was some discussion in the WIP over the scheme itself - here's the WIP if anybody is interested:

 

 

The ASR variant carried a dinghy pack along with smoke flares - here's the dinghy pack:

 

52611788512-5eb9d56e7c-h.jpg

 

These did not come with the kit, so they were designed in Fusion 360 and 3D printed. I also added an Eduard harness and rivetted the airframe, but it was otherwise OOB. Anyway, on with the photos!

 

20230527_150313.jpg

 

20230527_150318.jpg

 

20230527_150327.jpg

 

20230527_150332.jpg

 

20230527_150339.jpg

 

20230527_150351.jpg

 

20230527_150404.jpg

 

Here's a final shot with an 'original' Mk.I which I completed a few years ago:

 

20230527_150430.jpg

 

This has been an enjoyable build, and it's nice to have an unusual version of the Defiant in the collection! Thanks to all who have offered advice and support along the way - it has been much appreciated!

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Roger

A not common one. Well done.

 

Alain

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Such an odd bird the Defiant (Hurricane with gunner turret slapped on the back).  I have never seen the variant you have produced.  Very novel and quite interesting.  Great build and finish.  Thanks for sharing.

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12 hours ago, bryanm said:

Nice build and unusual colours on a great kit - superb!

Thanks very much Brian!

11 hours ago, MACALAIN said:

A not common one. Well done.

 

Alain

Many thanks Alain!

7 hours ago, russ c said:

Superb Defiant there Dunny and a bit unusual too, love it!

Cheers Russ - an unusual scheme on an unusual aircraft!

6 hours ago, georgeusa said:

Such an odd bird the Defiant (Hurricane with gunner turret slapped on the back).  I have never seen the variant you have produced.  Very novel and quite interesting.  Great build and finish.  Thanks for sharing.

Thanks very much George - glad you enjoyed it!

 

Cheers,

 

Roger

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1 hour ago, BerndM said:

Beautiful work and a rare seen version of the Defiant.

The fighter looks great too.

Thanks for the kind words Bernd - much appreciated!

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