discussion Airfix 1/72 Defiant Mk1

[Robert1968]

This is Airfix new tool Boulton Paul Defiant Mk1 that I built over the past couple of weeks, I'm calling this complete.


The new build and fit is very good although detailing the cockpit up a bit is a must even on this scale. Airfix are doing the 1/48 scale of the defiant next year which they say is all new tooling so I hope it's not just an upscale of the 1/72?.


Brush painted as my compressors with my brother in law ( he says he can repair it??


Paints used Revell/ Tamiya/ Vallejo, given coat of klear before decalling ( extra decals used from spares drawer as original decals had an accident with. Chipping and weathered with oils


Pin wash and pastels used. Elastic sock cotton used for aerial wire/ ca glue


Hope you like it and usual comments welcome.


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[Guest]

Very nice work Robert I've said it once and will say it again I admire the hell outa you guys and gals who can produce things with wings to this standard.


Scott

 

[Guest]

Great job, Lovely weathering work mate.

 

[Guest]

Nice Robert. If you could get your photos a bit brighter think we can then see more of the detail you have put into the model.


Laurie

 

[Guest]

Very nice indeed Robert, like it.

 

[colin m]

Only viewing on a small screen, but it looks great.


The base really works with the model.

 

[Guest]

I really like this one Robert - I'm always in awe of you guys who can brush paint so well. The base is excellent too!


nb the forthcoming 1/48 Defiant is not an upscale version of this one, but a wholly new kit - one that I'd definitely like to build!

 

[Robert1968]

I really like this one Robert - I'm always in awe of you guys who can brush paint so well. The base is excellent too!
nb the forthcoming 1/48 Defiant is not an upscale version of this one, but a wholly new kit - one that I'd definitely like to build!

Got it on order when it arrives 2016.!

 

[Robert1968]

Thank you to everyone's comments. I will try and get some external pics ( brighter light )


Cheers


Robert

 

[Robert1968]

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Took some more clearer photos of the defiant ( outside) and hopefully these will do the model more justice

Enjoy


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[Guest]

Looks nice Robert, & like the weathering on the underside...


John.

 

[flyjoe180]

That looks a nice kit Robert, good to see a Defiant.

 

[papa 695]

Great work Robert