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Boulton Paul Defiant

Boulton Paul Defiant

This Boulton Paul Defiant is a 1/7.5 scale semi-scale model. It is published in Modèle Magazine issues 891 (December 2025) and 893 (February 2026).

Photos

Magazine features

  • Modèle Magazine #891

    Modèle Magazine #891 (2025)

  • Modèle Magazine #893

    Modèle Magazine #893 (2026)

Specifications

Wingspan
1,700 mm
Length
1,550 mm
All-up weight
4,300 g
Scale
1/7.5
Wing airfoil
NACA 4417 → NACA 4415
Year designed
2023
Design and build
Jérôme Meuland
Wing area
48.94 dm²
Wing loading
88g/dm²
Motor
XPower XC5025/16
ESC
Wasabi Pro 125
Propeller
APC-E 15x8
Channels
14
Servos
11 servos and electric retracts
Retractable landing gear
JP Hobby ER-008 (recommended) or E-Flite 90-120

3D views

Building instructions

3D-printed parts

3D-printed parts built into the airframe

The pilots are also 3D printed. You can buy their STL files here:

Spitfire Pilot (CGTrader)

3D-printed moulds for making the canopies (thermoformed clear acetate)

3D-printed jigs for sheeting the tailplane

Decals

Painting masks

Paint references

Camouflage

  • Green

    Humbrol 30

  • Brown

    Humbrol 29

  • Beige grey

    Humbrol 90

Markings and insignia

  • Yellow

    Humbrol 24

  • Blue

    Humbrol 15

  • White

    Humbrol 34

  • Red

    Humbrol 60

  • Grey

    Humbrol 129

Colours are indicative: refer to the manufacturer's colour chart.

Building references

  • The Boulton Paul Defiant - A Technical Guide

    The Boulton Paul Defiant - A Technical Guide

    Series:
    Airframe Detail No.5 - Valiant Wings Publishing
    Author:
    Richard A. Franks
  • Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.1

    Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.1

    Airfix 1:48 kit

Photo credits: Laurent Buissyne and Jérôme Meuland