Airfix Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.1 1:72 A02069

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Airfix Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.1 1:72

The Boulton-Paul Defiant was the only ‘turret fighter’ to enter service with the RAF. The Defiant used the philosophy that a fighter aircraft, armed solely with a turret bristling with machine guns would be able to enter a bomber stream causing havoc and the turret would also enable it to defend itself from enemy fighters.

During its first few engagements during the Battle of Britain in 1940, enemy pilots were taken by surprise and the Defiant fared well but soon the Luftwaffe pilots worked out its weaknesses, especially the lack of forward firing guns and the Defiant was soon relegated to night fighting duties were it fared better

Where possible, Airfix have been using Lidar to ‘map’ new subjects since 2015, this gives much improved accuracy to their measurements, textures and the general feel of the subject.  The Lidar data is then fed into a CAD program for Airfix to begin creating the model.  The video shows how it’s all done.

This Airfix Plastic Model Kit requires paints and glues to complete, we recommend the following:

• Tamiya Acrylic Paint
• Humbrol Enamel Paint
• Glue

For the perfect finish to your model why not try one of the range of weathering products from Mig Productions, AK Interactive, Vallejo, Tamiya or Humbrol

• Weathering Products

TJD Models also carries a great range of modelling tools and accessories:

• Modelling tools and accessories