Homebee Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) As announced ( http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234973406-merit-cataloguefolder-2015-2016/?hl=merit), Merit is to release 1/48th Gloster Gladiator kits. - ref. 64803 - Gloster Gladiator Mk.I - ref. 64804 - Gloster Gladiator Mk.II First boxing is expected for 3rd Quarter 2015 Source: https://www.facebook.com/MeritIntlLtd/photos/a.117819558309628.25722.117797744978476/881471455277764/?type=1&theater Box art V.P. Edited June 12, 2020 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Test build at the 55th All Japan Model & Hobby Show.Source: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/blog/1509252 Source: https://www.facebook.com/519867854709332/photos/a.1148946028468175.1073741868.519867854709332/1148949525134492/?type=3&theater V.P. Edited September 27, 2015 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truro Model Builder Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Gorgeous artwork, and the kit doesn't look too bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham T Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Lovely artwork. I know nothing about this brand, perhaps an easier build than the Roden kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share Posted November 4, 2015 Ref.64803 - Gloster Gladiator Mk.I - release expected for November 2015 Source: http://merit-intl.com/meritnew/index.php?dest=products&sku=MIL-64803 V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilh Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 In stock at Hannants - anyone seen the sprues yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) In stock at Hannants - anyone seen the sprues yet? Czech in-box review: http://www.ipmspraha.cz/?page_id=1860 V.P. Edited December 11, 2015 by Homebee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 That looks like a vast improvement over the Roden kit, but, and christ, I dont want to say this...but the cowling looks off. it look's very parallel sided, and the exhausts are far too raised and proud. Sorry chaps - but it ain't right From our own walkaround: http://www.britmodeller.com/walkarounds/aircraft/gladiator/Gladiator-0007.JPG http://www.britmodeller.com/walkarounds/aircraft/gladiator/Gladiator-0008.JPG see what I mean? Not sure how you'd fix this either, well not easily Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Thompson Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) That looks like a vast improvement over the Roden kit, but, and christ, I dont want to say this...but the cowling looks off. it look's very parallel sided, and the exhausts are far too raised and proud. Sorry chaps - but it ain't right From our own walkaround: http://www.britmodeller.com/walkarounds/aircraft/gladiator/Gladiator-0007.JPG http://www.britmodeller.com/walkarounds/aircraft/gladiator/Gladiator-0008.JPG see what I mean? Not sure how you'd fix this either, well not easily Jonners Cowling from a Roden or Pyro/Lindberg kit? Or wasn't there an aftermarket cowl made for the Roden kit at some stage? Dim memory thereof, but that could just be my dim brain. What worries me at least as much is the apparant starving cow wing treatment. That may just be the angle of the lighting, but it would be one of the first things I'd check if I ever get my hands on one in the flesh. Paul. Edited December 12, 2015 by Paul Thompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Here is a review (in German) http://www.kitreviewsonline.de/?p=6368 modelldoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Cowling from a Roden or Pyro/Lindberg kit? Or wasn't there an aftermarket cowl made for the Roden kit at some stage? Dim memory thereof, but that could just be my dim brain. What worries me at least as much is the apparant starving cow wing treatment. That may just be the angle of the lighting, but it would be one of the first things I'd check if I ever get my hands on one in the flesh. Paul. I don't recall a resin replacement cowling for the Roden kits tricky 3 piece affair either mate. Certainly an old Pyro/lifelike cowl would do the job. I think its the lighting making the fabric look "starved cow" ( I like that phrase) as in some pics the other fabric areas look pretty decent. And shame the canopy isn't in 3 pieces too - but thats what razor saws are for! Cheers Jonners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Thompson Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 I don't recall a resin replacement cowling for the Roden kits tricky 3 piece affair either mate. Certainly an old Pyro/lifelike cowl would do the job. I think its the lighting making the fabric look "starved cow" ( I like that phrase) as in some pics the other fabric areas look pretty decent. And shame the canopy isn't in 3 pieces too - but thats what razor saws are for! Cheers Jonners Actually I've got the reverse problem - 2 Pyro Gladiators without cowlings (and one has no engine either). Rob Taurus and Squadron do Canopies for the Roden kit. If both Roden and Merit got the opening right then they should fit the Merit kit too. Bags I'm not the first to try it though. Glad the wings may be better than I thought. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 I've posted my review here, and picked up a few things that may or may not affect your decision on whether to pick one up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 Modellers may also find this link useful - although it relates to the recent Airfix Mk1 1/72 kit - it has some useful detail pics and info. http://www.hyperscale.com/2013/reviews/kits/airfixa02052reviewmd_1.htm In relation to the Roden /Eduard reboot kit - that model's main issue is the tricky multi-piece cowling, and the wing gun gondolas which are somewhat undersize http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234934889-roden-gloster-gladiator-148th-for-an-upcoming-decal-review/?hl=%2Baunty+%2Bglad#entry1297793 Will show you what I mean on both counts - The Roden prop also needs its blades carving out at the root - but there again most injection moulded Watts props do. Pheon's excellent Gladiator decals are still available too, with full stencils Cheers Jonners thinking he needs another Glad for Pat Pattle's mount..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robvd Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Actualy there is one resin cowling made by Topgun under number K4820 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Still in love with the good old Inpact kit......can't find the use in spending 30 quids in a kit that's still to be corrected.... cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Box art - ref. 64804 - Gloster Gladiator Mk.II Source: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10380928 V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share Posted June 22, 2016 Release expected early July 2016 ref. 64804 - Gloster Gladiator Mk.II http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/lvun1okpcaqkb2xfum9t.html V.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjorn Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Trumpeter? I knew they were related, but will this be released under the Trumpy brand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Trumpeter? I knew they were related, but will this be released under the Trumpy brand? WOW...!!! It's the first time we have faulted a Trumepter kit, even before we knew they were going to release it...!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIO Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 That looks like a vast improvement over the Roden kit, but, and christ, I dont want to say this...but the cowling looks off. it look's very parallel sided, and the exhausts are far too raised and proud. Sorry chaps - but it ain't right From our own walkaround: http://www.britmodeller.com/walkarounds/aircraft/gladiator/Gladiator-0007.JPG http://www.britmodeller.com/walkarounds/aircraft/gladiator/Gladiator-0008.JPG see what I mean? Not sure how you'd fix this either, well not easily Jonners I looked at the pictures, but honestly I cannot see anything going so wrong. Do you have the kit in hand? It would be interesting to see some more photos to understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Esposito Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Whats wrong with the Roden kit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIO Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Thompson Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Whats wrong with the Roden kit? It needs gluing and painting.......... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) IIRC the cowling is multipart and somewhat difficult to get lined up and underwing machine gun gondolas are under scale, which clearly means the model is unbuildable So unbuildable that the five I built were clearly figments of my imagination, (four more reside within the stash monster), It is a great model, it just requires the aplication of some basic to intermediate modelling skills/ability, (which I have none of). Christian exiled to the armpit of the globe Edited June 28, 2016 by wyverns4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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