Dunny Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 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: 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: 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! Here's a final shot with an 'original' Mk.I which I completed a few years ago: 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 59 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head in the clouds. Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winded Penguin Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Lovely job you've done on this 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 15 minutes ago, Winded Penguin said: Lovely job you've done on this 👍 Thanks WP - you are most kind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Excellent work Roger👍 Always nice to see another Defiant. Cheers Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Smashing!!! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 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 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Right click save!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 An utter cracker Roger, A beauty of a build and an entertaining and educational build thread. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 And another superb model is created! Lovely work, Roger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 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! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Nice build and unusual colours on a great kit - superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 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: 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: 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! Here's a final shot with an 'original' Mk.I which I completed a few years ago: 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Superb Defiant there Dunny and a bit unusual too, love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Beautiful work and a rare seen version of the Defiant. The fighter looks great too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 2, 2023 Author Share Posted June 2, 2023 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! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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