Mr.Smythe's Defiant.

[The Smythe Meister]

Looking excellent Cohan. You could certainly teach Andy a thing or three…..
Always thought this plane was a solution looking for a problem……a couple of forward firing machine guns might have gone a long way to improving the breed as well.

Ha!!.... "A solution looking for a problem"..... I like that!!:tears-of-joy:

Looking good Andy.

Cheers Karl,I seem to remember you saying that you have this one too..... I think you`ll like it,it`s very enjoyable:thumb2:

[KarlW]

Cheers Karl,I seem to remember you saying that you have this one too..... I think you`ll enjoy it,it`s very enjoyable:thumb2:

It's about 5 away on my build list, so a few to do before I get there.
I may even do some armour before I do though, just for a break.

[The Smythe Meister]

It's about 5 away on my build list, so a few to do before I get there.
I may even do some armour before I do though, just for a break.

Always good to pop in the odd armour build mate...
... I do just that to keep the old juices flowing
Having said that,my progress is thus......

Front on there!..
Although I must say, this was indeed a Classic build and was so enjoyable!!
If this is anything to by, then I must admit,I shall look out for future releases with Gusto !!...
Anyway,for now, I've also added some wheelie stuff,and made a tentative start on the associated bits....

....and the turret (Gotta love a plane with a turret eh?!! )
I'm actually off tomorrow,so this may well get finished by the end of the weekend
Thanks for looking in Chaps,
Andy

[adt70hk]

Andy,

Apologies for being behind on this. That's coming on beautifully. Very well done indeed!

Can't be that far off the decals?

ATB.

Andrew

[colin m]

Splendid work, and what great wing roots you have. The scary bit for me is removing the canopy masks. Particularly for a closed canopy because that's when I find dust - inside the sealed canopy !

[Tim Marlow]

Looking very good Andy. Bring on the stickers……..they really make a bird come to life.

[Lee Drennen]

Always kinda liked this bird nice Camo job great work on it.

[Mickc1440]

Great work Andy.

[scottie3158]

Andy, that's looking very nice.

[The Smythe Meister]

Andy,

Apologies for being behind on this. That's coming on beautifully. Very well done indeed!

Can't be that far off the decals?

ATB.

Andrew

No need to apologise Andrew,Thanks very much for that:thumb2:

Splendid work, and what great wing roots you have. The scary bit for me is removing the canopy masks. Particularly for a closed canopy because that's when I find dust - inside the sealed canopy !

Why thank you Sir... You`re not so bad yourself!!:tears-of-joy:

Looking very good Andy. Bring on the stickers……..they really make a bird come to life.

Cheers Tim..... "Stickers" are on their way

Always kinda liked this bird nice Camo job great work on it.

Thanks Lee.... totally agree.... there`s just something about them eh?!!

Great work Andy.

Thanks Mick,not up to your wingy thing standards yet,,,,, but i`m getting there!:nerd:

Andy, that's looking very nice.

Cheers Scottie,(DAWG!!).... I do my best with these Flyin fings!!:tears-of-joy:



...... ALL........ an update to follow VERY quickly!!..........

[The Smythe Meister]

...... well then.... PROGRESS!!......
I had a bash at the Turret interior,all made up really and you won`t see much of it,(Looks awful in this pic,but it`s better than it looks!!)......,

..... Then i had a rudimentary bash at the aircrew,(Didn`t waste too much time on em,as you won`t see much......


.... and in the Plane..........


Pretty much done now.... some final pics tomorrow!!
As always,appreciate you looking in,and your thoughts/comments!:thumb2:
Cheers for now.....
....

[adt70hk]

Fantastic!

[minitnkr]

Beautiful result to be proud of.

[Tim Marlow]

Loving it. Must do one myself one day….

[The Smythe Meister]

Fantastic!

Thanks very much Andrew, been easily the best plane kit I've assembled so far,as far as quality of fit goes

Beautiful result to be proud of.

Cheers for that Paul,some areas I should have done a bit better,but yes, pretty pleased with it

Loving it. Must do one myself one day….

Go on Tim.... you know you wanna.
I've now done 4 planes this year,each one a different make....a Hobby Boss,an ICM,a Tamiya,and this Airfix one.IMHO this one has been the best,(fit,detail and enjoyment wise),just shading it over the Tamiya