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AZ Model has just released three new boxings (new decals) from its old 1/72nd Gloster Gauntlet kit. Source: http://modelweb.modelforum.cz/2016/04/12/novinky-az-model-duben-2016-ii/ Gloster Gauntlet Mk.II "RAF" Gloster Gauntlet Mk.II "Munich crisis" Gloster Gauntlet Mk.II "Over Finland" V.P.
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Aeroclub’s Gloster Gauntlet, according to Scalemates issued in 1994, was my first shortrun after I restarted my modelling carrier almost 23 years ago. Found it, together with its Hawker Woodcock stablemate, hiding in the second hand corner of the local hobby shop. It not only introduced me to the world of shortruns, but thanks to the Aeroclub address inside the box, also to the world of more Aeroclub kits, white metal accessories, mail orders and credit card payments. Time flies. As most of my early kits, Gaunlet is now due for replacement. First, I wanted to replace it with the more contemporary (2008) AZ kit, which is not bad, coming from the times when AZ produced honest shortruns with PE and resin parts. However, the kit is not without shortcomings, so when I was able to lay my hands on relatively cheap Aeroclub Gauntlet (discounted, because the upper wing was missing in the box), I decided for kitbashing. Fuselage by AZ, flying surfaces by Aeroclub (upper wing cannibalized from my old Gauntlet), remaining parts combination of both, plus some leftovers from my earlier Airfix Swedish Gladiator build. Gauntlet belongs to the few interwar airplanes excellently covered by printed references. I am going to build it as K7810 from 213 Squadron using the marvellous Model Alliance decals. For unknown reason, all references but one show the front of the 213 Squadron fuselage markings rounded and K7810 with two-bladed wooden propeller, example below. The only photo, that I know, shows the front of the fuselage markings clearly straight and the propeller with confidence tree-bladed. Fortunately, the decals have it right. Wheel discs are in my opinion neither black, nor yellow. Blue would be my best estimate unless I reveal new information later. And I think by now, you have already guessed, why the hornet in the title. -
Silver Wings from Poland is to release a 1/32nd Gloster Gauntlet Mk.II resin kit - ref. 32-023 Source: https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/86884-gloster-stable/&tab=comments#comment-1235445 V.P. -
Hi, Over the past few weeks I've put this little collection of 1/72 scale 1930's fighters of the RAF together. They are a mixed bag of Airfix and Matchbox kits, some old, and some new. I must admit, they have all been a pleasure to build. Some of the kit decals couldn't be rescued owing to their +40 years age, but on the whole they went on ok. Additional decals came from friends half-used sheets. Thank you John and Chris. These aircraft certainly add a little colour to the display shelf. I have a couple more to build, but so far the collection includes: Airfix - Demon, Bulldog, Gladiator, and a Gauntlet (converted from a Gladiator) Matchbox - Siskin, and Fury. I am in great admiration of those who can add the bracing wires.... you will see that I didn't. Life's too short, and well beyond my skill! ;-) Thanks for looking,
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