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19th March 2026 - Airfix 1/48 Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.1
Great to be back in solid WWII territory. I have always loved the Defiant, the plucky underdog that did some sterling work but just couldn't quite attain the glory of the Hurricane and Spitfire. But it's a very interesting aircraft that deserves more recognition than it gets, and I shall do my best to honour it with this build.
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Monogram 1/72 Boeing B-52D Stratofortress
It's Its a rare thing when a kit that was originally moulded in the 1960s still stands up to scrutiny today, but the classic Monogram 1/72 B-52 is one of them. Yes, it has raised panel lines and clunky "movable" parts but it's more accurate than most of it's modern competitors and with a bit of care it can be turned into something that holds it's own even in today's rivet counting world. And just to prove it, this one has been built out of the box really does look the part, if I say so myself....
