Epeeman Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 All, Without doubt one of the best kits regarding assembly that I have experienced for a long time. Totally enjoyable (and straightforward) build as result uncomplicated assembly and great fit throughout. The instructions also featured one of the best, easy to follow rigging diagram that should be the standard for all biplane models. Pretty much built OOB with just some minor detailing here and there. This is my take on the kit for the marking option of No 72 (F) Squadron 1938. Highly recommended kit Regards Dave 70 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dric Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Lovely one 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Beautiful Cheers, Stew 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Masterfully done! Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Oooooo very nice indeed. I have the Sea Gladiator version. Good to know that it is a joy to build. Great work your model looks gorgeous. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Thats really well done. Its a lovely model of a lovely old plane. You can be happy with that one on the shelf display. How was the rigging or daren't we ask !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 That really is very nice Dave, it looks real. Good to know it is a pleasurable build as I have been eyeing this very kit up for pulling from the stash for my next build. Cheers john 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 That is beautifully done. Well rigged and superbly finished. Well done sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Brilliant job on that Gladiator! I'm tempted (very) to buy ICM's 1/32nd scale I-153 - if it's anywhere as nice as this, I will. And I suppose it will need some biplane company - this kit. Remarkably, the Soviets actually used some Latvian Gladiators they had 'inherited' from Latvia when they annexed that country in 1940. One of these in Soviet markings next to an I-153 would look a treat. Now where's my credit card... Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Lovely Gladiator – looks like it's straight out of a museum. My only nitpick would be that the exhaust collector ring seems to perpetuate the myth of being a copper pot colour. In reality, it is a pale bronze colour, for example: 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 What a beauty,...... you`ve done a magnificent job. I have three on the go at the moment,..... two Gladiator`s and a Sea Gladiator,.... hope they come out as well. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 That is spectacular. I certainly feel tempted to add one or two to my stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Superb job. I have one in the stash. Nice to know it is straightforward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Sherratt Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 That looks great, like it a lot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Absolutely lovely. I'm sorely tempted to get one. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 Thank you all kindly, gentlemen - very much appreciated JohnT - rigging is pretty straightforward - made easier by ICM's logical, broken down by sections that clearly show where all bracing wires should go. For rigging this one, I used Prym knitting elastic for main wing and tail plane; Uschi fine thread for radio aerial and stretched sprue for rudder cable. Learstang - I recently built ICM's I-153 Chaika and this is good kit but I found the lower wing to fuselage fit a bit 'loose' so needed wedging with small strips of plastic sheet and then filling to make tidy - other than that, all good. Spitfire31 - regarding the colour of the exhaust collector ring - I used ICM's recommended Revell colour of bronze but admit it does come out more like copper unfortunately Regards Dave 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 That's a great looking Gladiator. I would echo Spitfire31's comment regarding the collector. It can look a bit coppery sometimes, but not even coloured all over. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wilson Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Lovely model, Dave - really nice result. Cheers, Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 That is beautiful, great looking model. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastterry Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 A wonderful model, neatly build and painted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Wow thats a beauty, What we need now is a 1.32nd Bulldog or Demon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dyer Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Dave what a stunning build in all aspects, absolutely first class. Only one down side though...........for me......., love it so much my bank account is going to take another hit😱, got to give it a go though Superb work 👌 👍👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 As good as it gets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Truly a superb build! If not for the views of your back garden I could believe it is the real aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 The reviews and builds that I have seen all agree it is a great kit to build and yours proves the point, nice one Cheers Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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