discussion I don't usually build aircraft, but...

[Guest]

...my pal is a spitfire maniac, and asked me to build this for him! New tool Airfix, went together pretty well, with no real dramas, other than the fuselage's reluctance to join together. Hand brushed with Tamiya paints then W&N matt varnish. Full of flaws, I'm sure you'll spot, but looks nice on the mantelpiece!


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Same story as the E E Lighning - if I had another to build now, I'd nail it

 

[stona]

I reckon that looks very nice in the pictures too. Maybe you should build more aircraft


Cheers


Steve

 

[Guest]

Thanks Steve, I have to confess that I've been eyeing up a few that I build as a lad, but feel I'm restricted to 1/48 due to tiny little parts! Got my eyes on the new tool Hurricane, and hoping that they make a Defiant in 1/48 soon. My mate asked for this "box-fresh" i.e. No weathering, which felt a bit odd to me (being used to splashing mud everywhere), my next one will be mucky!

 

[BarryW]

I agree with Steve.  Thats nicely done.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Barry, I was right out of my comfort zone here - especially as he wanted it clean. Mud and rust can cover up a multitude of sins...

 

[The Migrant]

I reckon that looks very nice in the pictures too. Maybe you should build more aircraft

What Steve says, John; that's a really nice clean build and I'm sure your friend will be delighted with it. He should be

Got my eyes on the new tool Hurricane, and hoping that they make a Defiant in 1/48 soon. 

Airfix recently released a 1/48 Defiant (although I hope you have better luck finding one over there than I have this side of the Atlantic). By all accounts it's a superb kit.

 

[Guest]

I've been poking around Airfix's site, and it's still got a "pre-order" status. I will wait patiently,me specially as I noticed one of the markings was based in Martlesham, a few miles from my house!

 

[The Migrant]

I've been poking around Airfix's site, and it's still got a "pre-order" status.

That's strange, it's definitely been released already. Perhaps they sold out and are waiting for a re-stock? 

 

[dave]

Nice work John.

 

[papa 695]

Very nice work indeed John.

 

[Guest]

That Spit looks great to me John, you're clearly a man of many talents!

 

[Peej]

Looks good. Nice build. I recently did a Defiant 1:48. Went together quite well. Will try and put some pics of it up soon.

 

[yak face]

Great job john , looking forward to seeing the defiant( when you get o e ! ) cheers tony

 

[Guest]

Really nice, John - great neat build. It's unusual to see an unweathered plane these days, but it's your mate's mantelpiece!

 

[stona]

Really nice, John - great neat build. It's unusual to see an unweathered plane these days,

Except for the real ones

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[Guest]

Well, this was my main point of reference...


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and she's pretty shiny!

 

[Lee W]

Very nice John


Lee

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice clean build John. One to be proud of, your mate will be very happy with that.


With regards to the Defiant, Airfix have it on pre-order, but you can still get it from the shops: https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/airfix-148-boulton-paul-defiant-mk1/


Seems the original stock has sold out, same deal at Hannants. Does John have any?

 

[flyjoe180]

Just checked the shop, John is out of stock too, this thing must be flying (no pun intended) off the shelves.

 

[Ian M]

Just checked the shop, John is out of stock too, this thing must be flying (no pun intended) off the shelves.

being the first good Defiant in 1/48 they have been selling well. I want one as well! maybe even two....


Great result on your venture into winged things... Very well painted as well. Tamiya with a brush. Go figure! lol