Author Topic: Another Reich Defender: Airfix 1/72nd scale Me 410 (Read 1238 times)

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.
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Brad Cancian · « **Reply #1 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

DaddyO · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2025, 05:58:13 PM »

Beautiful model Rick and great finish again

Paul

NigelR · « **Reply #3 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.

RAGIII · « **Reply #4 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!
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Quote from: DaddyO on July 20, 2025, 05:58:13 PM

Beautiful model Rick and great finish again

Paul

Thanks Paul. Greatly appreciated!
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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!
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gedmundson · « **Reply #5 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

RAGIII · « **Reply #6 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

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lone modeller · « **Reply #7 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.

RAGIII · « **Reply #8 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.
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dr 1 ace · « **Reply #9 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

RAGIII · « **Reply #10 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.
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