Preview: Kotare's Defiant Mk.I in 32nd scale

A new injection plastic moulded Boulton Defiant? in 32nd scale? No way – but here it is: Kotare's announcing their new Defiant Mk. 1 in 32nd scale for 2028. See what we know in our preview...

Preview: Kotare's Defiant Mk.I in 32nd scale

Defiant Mk.I

From Kotare

Kit No #K32510

1/32nd scale

Decals from Cartograf.

Expected by March 2028 

Price: US $125

Kotare website

Kotare are to release a new aircraft type right up a few people's alleys—the Boulton Paul Defiant in 1/32nd scale. A new kite in their series of exclusive limited-numbered edition kit sets.

The Subject: The Boulton Paul 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. 

A well-known Defiant photo (colourised): Sqn Ldr Phillip Hunter leading A Flight of No. 264 Squadron in Defiant N1535.

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 newfound respect for the brave men who fought in it. 

Flight Serjeant E. R. Thorn (pilot, left) and Serjeant F. J. Barker (air gunner) pose with their Boulton Paul Defiant turret fighter at RAF Biggin Hill, Kent, after destroying their 13th Axis aircraft. Note the teddy-bear mascot.

The kit:

Kotare promises this model will be an indispensable addition to any collection of 1/32nd scale Battle of Britain aircraft. Kotare Models kitset K32510 will be in 1/32 scale, designed with their usual attention to accuracy, surface detail and ease of assembly.

 

Decals & Markings:

Provided in this boxing are high-quality Cartograf decals for 3 Defiants.

This kit is an "Exclusive Limited Numbered Edition kitset" – what does this mean??

Kotare say they will be producing only 5000 copies of this kit, each one hand numbered by Kotare Models owner Mark Robson. It will be available ONLY directly 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, the 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. 

Pre-order bonuses:

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. 

This kit is now available for pre-order directly from their website...