Aims Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Hi everyone been slowly getting on with a Roden/Eduard Gladiator. Would have been quicker if I did not keep stopping to design parts for it haha. Anyway hope you like progress so far. I have used the kits Eduard PE plus the Eduard stand-alone PE plus my AIMS PE bracing wire set and SBS engine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scimitar F1 Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Very nice indeed. Have always loved the Gladiator. I have the Sea version plus the PART photo etch for mine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Im a bit of a fan of the Gladiator, do you mind if i follow your build ? Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aims Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 follow away haha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aims Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 Enjoyed using Mr Paint Silver as well as Alclad Jet exhaust followed by Pale burnt metal on the collector ring. A few washes really brings out the amazing detail on the SBS engine and cowl. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggu Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 HOLY ! This is G O O D !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Are you building an export Gladiator or a RAF aircraft? Its just that the instrument panels were different The RAF aircraft had the six instrument blind flying panel as standard, the one in your kit looks like the export type. Selwyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aims Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 Hi Selwyn, I am building a MK 1 RAF bird and was under the impression from the kit instructions that the instrument panel was correct for any Mk 1 without the filter underneath the engine. Is this not correct? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aims Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) In case you ever wondered - the Eduard masks in the the Eduard/Roden Gloster Gladiator kit fit the Rob Taurus vac form canopies to perfection - a necessary purchase and fir when you look at the quality of the Roden clear part! Edited August 17, 2019 by Aims 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 This is a great job. I built the Roden 1/48 Sea Gladiator kit and TBH it spent two years in the corner of shame before it got finished. I found it quite mojo sapping. Yours is much better, great job.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aims Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) Hi Grey many thanks for your kindness and yes I completely agree - this kit is a labour of love and exhausting. I have never had so much tidying up to do on a modern- ish kit but I have benefited by having more after-market products available since your build - both from myself (AIMS) and SBS. I have the Merit kit also which is built more like a tank in comparison to this kit. but it has it's own problems also as do most kits. Mine has been on the go 1 year at least but that is mostly due to stopping to design products for it rather than wanting to walk away. Airfix Hawker sea Fury next - much easier! Edited August 17, 2019 by Aims 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Enjoying your work. I've always wanted to build one of these but haven't built up the courage. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aims Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 Decals On - that is one of the biggest stress moments over with - no mistakes or damage thank the Lord. Also go the base colours on a pilot figure from ICM and his dog. The ICM set is fantastic value for money with a great selection of poses and much more in the box than the cover indicates with a tool bench and gas canister trolley and much more - well worth it!. The Eduard decals went on very well and bedded down nicely with Gunze Sanjo Mr Mark Softener and setter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aims Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Another stress moment over- Vac form canopy cut out and placed! Next - putting on the upper wing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELP! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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