Mr.Smythe's Defiant.

[The Smythe Meister]

Evening guys,
Not exactly sure what I'm doing at the moment..... Just finished the Mossie and now starting ANOTHER wingy build !!
This time it's the Airfix Boulton Paul Defiant,in 1/48..…...

Got some extras in for it,but somehow forgot the canopy masks?!!... Was SURE I had,but obviously not
Anyway, here's the sprues...


... and, I've made a start...

... .....
.... Stay tuned!!
Andy

 

[KarlW]

Been looking at mine in the stash, I think precut masks are almost a must.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Staying tuned Andy….I think I’d want masks for that as well though…..

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Been looking at mine in the stash, I think precut masks are almost a must.

That certainly are Karl...
.... Ordering some shortly

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Staying tuned Andy….I think I’d want masks for that as well though…..

Nice to see you Tim
... And yes .. see above!!

 

[Jim R]

An interesting aircraft Andy. They have an example at Cosford. I look forward to seeing how it goes.

 

[KarlW]

IIRC @Dave Ward built this as a night fighter a while back, found some fit issues with the turret.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

An interesting aircraft Andy. They have an example at Cosford. I look forward to seeing how it goes.

Welcome along Jim,
It should be fun !!

 

[Dave Ward]

IIRC @Dave Ward built this as a night fighter a while back, found some fit issues with the turret.

It was for a Battle of Britain GB in 2020 in a day fighter scheme of 141 Squadron ( Montex decals )
Dave

 

[adt70hk]

Cool Andy!!! AND another wingy thing!!! Suspect the Tracy things in your stash are starting to get jealous!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

IIRC @Dave Ward built this as a night fighter a while back, found some fit issues with the turret.

Interesting Karl,cheers....
.... I'll check that out

 

[The Smythe Meister]

It was for a Battle of Britain GB in 2020 in a day fighter scheme of 141 Squadron ( Montex decals )
Dave

Looks like I may be picking your brains at some point in the future if that's ok then Dave

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Cool Andy!!! AND another wingy thing!!! Suspect the Tracy things in your stash are starting to get jealous!

Indeed Andrew...
.... Although I did do a Half Track last month.

 

[KarlW]

It was for a Battle of Britain GB in 2020 in a day fighter scheme of 141 Squadron ( Montex decals )
Dave

Must be getting old, could of sworn it was a NF and Montex masks......

 

[Geoffers]

Nice one Andy

Should be a fun build (as long as you get paint masks ).

Geoff.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Nice one Andy

Should be a fun build (as long as you get paint masks ).

Geoff.

Should be Geoff....
.... The canopy masks are proving to be a tad tricky to get hold of actually though

 

[Geoffers]

I think they have them at Hannants Andy.

Geoff.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I think they have them at Hannants Andy.

Geoff.

Thanks for that.... I'll check them out

 

[Dave Ward]

This is the one I used..............https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MXK48315?result-token=mT9cv
Dave

 

[Ian M]

Well I'm in for watching this .
What's with all these masking sets. You can buy a heap of masking tape for the same price .lol