Kotare 1:32 Defiant!!

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A 1:32 Defiant for 2028!

 

Project Defiant!

 

 

 

"The Boulton Paul Defiant was an innovative solution to the problem of defending the UK from German attack, as anticipated by the Air Ministry in the mid-1930s. The powerful Merlin engine would allow the Defiant to catch any Luftwaffe bomber and attack it from a safe angle, using the destructive power of a quartet of Browning machine guns to shoot down the enemy. As we know, Hitler did not read this script, and after the invasion of France Luftwaffe fighters could reach UK airspace. Suddenly the Defiant was vulnerable in a way that was unexpected. The reputation of the Defiant suffered after a couple of high profile disastrous engagements, but recently there has been a re-evaluation of its performance and a new-found respect for brave men who fought in it. This model will be an indispensable addition to any collection of 1/32 Battle of Britain aircraft. Kotare Models kitset K32510 will be in 1/32 scale, designed with our usual attention to accuracy, surface detail and ease of assembly.

Introducing Nick Moore!

We are very pleased to announce that experienced kit designer Nick Moore is coming on board, to join the Wellington crew of Kotare staff. Nick was formerly with Wingnut Wings, and his work included the DH.9A, Salmson 2A.2, Pfalz D.XII, Gotha UWD, Gotha G.1, and DH.9. Nick has been working in the engineering industry for over 5 years, but is very keen to get back into aircraft design, and has been reading up on the Defiant and can’t wait to get started.

Exclusive Limited Numbered Edition kitset; what does this mean??

We will be producing only 5000 copies of this kitset, each one hand numbered by Kotare Models owner Mark Robson. It will be available ONLY direct from Kotare Models via our website and at major hobby shows that we attend. This exact boxing will never be produced again. The part set will not be used again for at least 5 years after issue. By ordering now, you will become a member of Project Defiant, with exclusive access to a dedicated private Facebook page, online forum and email group. There will be in-person meetings at major model shows in the UK, Australia, USA and NZ attended by Kotare staff to get to know people and exchange ideas. There will be regular updates on the design progress and a chance to interact personally with Nick and the team. Members of Project Defiant will be invited to have a say in major design principles, contribute knowledge about the aircraft and collaborate on colour scheme choices. All pre-orders will come with a free set of 3D printed highly detailed resin exhausts and a print of the beautiful Darryl Legg box art.

Be in the draw to build a second test shot!

From the first 500 people who make an order, we will randomly draw 20 names. Those modellers will be offered the chance to build and critique a second test shot of the kitset, to augment the process we at Kotare do.

Delivery Date

We are confident we will be shipping pre-order kitsets by March 2028

Cost

Due to the increased complexity involved in the turret of the Defiant (when compared to our other single-engined fighter kitsets), the retail price is US$125 plus shipping and applicable taxes and/or tariffs in your country. Thanks in advance!

K32510 Kotare 1/32 Defiant Mk.I – EXCLUSIVE LIMITED NUMBERED EDITION - US$125

By ordering early, you become part of a community AND help us to make faster progress than we otherwise could. The design of kits and the creation of the mould is a slow process and the more designers we have on board the quicker we can broaden our ranges and perhaps get to YOUR favourite subject that you have been waiting to see in plastic. As always with Kotare pre-orders, refunds are available at any time up until the date of shipping of your purchase.

Cheers, and happy modelling!

Mark, Nick and the rest of the Kotare team"