Engine oil stains were replicated mainly with black
oil colour, while the exhaust stains are done with
the airbrush and black, grey and brown colours
applied in layers.I used the Tamiya Weathering Master pastel
shades (sets A,B and E), to simulate the colour
fading of the camouflage paint, and give the model
a more lively appearance. Oil staining was added
on the undersides as well, as is evident in this
photo.An overall enjoyable build, the historically obscure Defiant
added that little difference in a showcase normally filled
with ‘glamorous’ subjects, pointing out that Airfix has once
more gone effectively beyond the monotonous.
The separate parts such as the
propeller, the exhausts (Eduard
Brassin), the antennae (thin lycra
thread), and the pitot tube
(syringe needle) were among the
last things to be done towards
the finishing of the build.