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Offline DaveB

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1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator MKII
« on: April 07, 2021, 01:41:31 AM »
Dear all,

Just finished earlier today - the small scale Airfix Gladiator.   Mostly built OOB with a few minor detailing work here and there.

I hope I have not posted too many pics?































Regards

Dave

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Offline RAGIII

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Re: 1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator MKII
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2021, 02:11:09 AM »
That is a Gorgeous Gladiator Dave! Outstanding in Any Scale!
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Re: 1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator MKII
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2021, 03:52:19 AM »
    Very VERY nice Dave, looks like a larger scale given the superb detaling of the finish and rigging. BTW, never too many pictures!
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Re: 1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator MKII
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2021, 05:45:26 AM »
Hello Dave,

I’m making this kit (same colour scheme!) as I speak..  ;) super good fun build. Nice result.

Guy
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Re: 1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator MKII
« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2021, 10:56:31 AM »
That is a superb Gladiator Dave and expertly finished. I love the colour scheme which incidentally is the scheme I'm using for my in-progress Inpact/Pyro 1/48 Gladiator right now.

Great work there!

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Re: 1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator MKII
« Reply #5 on: April 07, 2021, 06:41:53 PM »
What a fab little model! Great job and I do love this plane.... oh well, one day (sigh).
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Re: 1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator MKII
« Reply #6 on: April 07, 2021, 11:36:05 PM »
Excellent job Dave !

I don't see many camo schemes for this kite and she sure does look good dressed in camo ! :)


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Re: 1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator MKII
« Reply #7 on: April 08, 2021, 03:31:57 AM »
Thank you all very kindly -

Dave/Guy - well there's coincidence for you! - look forward to seeing both of your takes on this one in that case!

Alexis - brush painting this marking scheme was the most time consuming part of the build - I was relieved when the painting was over.

Regards

Dave
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Offline Monty

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Re: 1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator MKII
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2021, 06:15:18 AM »
Nice one, Dave! A very well executed little biplane! I like it a lot! Regards, Marc.
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Re: 1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator MKII
« Reply #9 on: April 08, 2021, 10:06:38 PM »
These new 1/72 Airfix kits are terrific!! They have revived the (relatively) inexpensive model that produces an enjoyable build and result. Nice work!!

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Re: 1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator MKII
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2021, 01:57:33 AM »
Cheers, Marc and Steve!

Regards

Dave
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Re: 1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator MKII
« Reply #11 on: April 09, 2021, 03:56:18 AM »
Having seen this I can assure you Dave that there are not too many photos here - they all do the model justice. The only problem is that there are no close ups  showing the tiny extra detaisl that take this form being a very good model to a prize winner.

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