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Title: Another Reich Defender: Airfix 1/72nd scale Me 410
Post by: RAGIII on July 20, 2025, 12:01:52 PM
Other than the paper seatbelts this is another OOB 1/72nd scale build. MRP Acrylic Lacquer Paints, Aeromaster decals, and Oils for Weathering. Also used the Dryer sheets for layering on this one.
RAGIII


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Title: Re: Another Reich Defender: Airfix 1/72nd scale Me 410
Post by: Brad Cancian on July 20, 2025, 01:38:26 PM
Another beautiful build Rick! The paint work is excellent.

Any tips on building this kit? Have thought about adding it to the stash for a little while now.

Cheers!

BC
Title: Re: Another Reich Defender: Airfix 1/72nd scale Me 410
Post by: DaddyO on July 20, 2025, 05:58:13 PM
Beautiful model Rick and great finish again  8)

Paul
Title: Re: Another Reich Defender: Airfix 1/72nd scale Me 410
Post by: NigelR on July 20, 2025, 06:28:04 PM
This looked like a nice little kit when it was released and you've done a fantastic job on this one. Really good build and lovely finish all round.
Title: Re: Another Reich Defender: Airfix 1/72nd scale Me 410
Post by: RAGIII on July 20, 2025, 11:20:50 PM
Quote from: Brad Cancian on July 20, 2025, 01:38:26 PM
Another beautiful build Rick! The paint work is excellent.

Any tips on building this kit? Have thought about adding it to the stash for a little while now.

Cheers!

BC

Thanks Brad! As for tips all I can say is it goes together really well. No major issues other than the Canopy Assembly is a bit tricky! Lovely kit overall!
RAGIII

Quote from: DaddyO on July 20, 2025, 05:58:13 PM
Beautiful model Rick and great finish again  8)

Paul

Thanks Paul. Greatly appreciated!
RAGIII

Quote from: NigelR on July 20, 2025, 06:28:04 PM
This looked like a nice little kit when it was released and you've done a fantastic job on this one. Really good build and lovely finish all round.

Thank You Nigel. Like I said, the kit is Lovely!
RAGIII
Title: Re: Another Reich Defender: Airfix 1/72nd scale Me 410
Post by: gedmundson on July 21, 2025, 02:34:30 AM
Another gem added to your collection, Rick. Really enjoying the WW2 models you've been showing here. Excellent rendition of that mottled grey camo on those late-war aircraft.
Cheers,
Gary
Title: Re: Another Reich Defender: Airfix 1/72nd scale Me 410
Post by: RAGIII on July 21, 2025, 07:14:32 AM
Quote from: gedmundson on July 21, 2025, 02:34:30 AM
Another gem added to your collection, Rick. Really enjoying the WW2 models you've been showing here. Excellent rendition of that mottled grey camo on those late-war aircraft.
Cheers,
Gary

Thanks Gary! I am really enjoying the 1/72nd builds as well as expanding My airbrushing skills. Perhaps getting Back to where I was 30 years ago is closer to the truth  :o
RAGIII
Title: Re: Another Reich Defender: Airfix 1/72nd scale Me 410
Post by: lone modeller on July 24, 2025, 04:10:47 AM
Superb model Rick - one of the best that I have seen made form this kit. As Gary has commented, your late war mottle scheme is simply wonderful.

Stephen.
Title: Re: Another Reich Defender: Airfix 1/72nd scale Me 410
Post by: RAGIII on July 26, 2025, 02:58:43 AM
Quote from: lone modeller on July 24, 2025, 04:10:47 AM
Superb model Rick - one of the best that I have seen made form this kit. As Gary has commented, your late war mottle scheme is simply wonderful.

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen! As always greatly appreciated.
RAGIII
Title: Re: Another Reich Defender: Airfix 1/72nd scale Me 410
Post by: dr 1 ace on July 26, 2025, 04:41:21 AM
Excellent Amigo !!!  How did you like the MRP paints ? Is it me, as it looks Like a 75/81-83/78 camo?

Ed
Title: Re: Another Reich Defender: Airfix 1/72nd scale Me 410
Post by: RAGIII on July 27, 2025, 06:53:27 AM
Quote from: dr 1 ace on July 26, 2025, 04:41:21 AM
Excellent Amigo !!!  How did you like the MRP paints ? Is it me, as it looks Like a 75/81-83/78 camo?

Ed

Thanks Amigo! In answer to the question about MRP, I Love them! Once I got familiar with them and how they spray through My Eclipse I got much better results.
The colors are RLM 74,75, 76. You are probably seeing the results of My layering and fading /weathering. I did use just a tad of RLM 02 on the fuselage mottle per Aeromaster instructions.
RAGIII