Rafwaffe Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 I’m ready! found this little gem where it’s been patiently waiting in my stash . Ready to go! (Once I have a few other builds done/underway!) 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Nice pick representing les rosbifs! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Missed this post, so good to have you onboard @Rafwaffe and delighted that you’re bringing Heller’s lovely Gladiator to this party. It’s a great kit and will come up a treat. Cheers and Welcome.. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Missed this one, original catalogue number 153 when first released in 1978. This was to my mind, the best 1/72nd Gladiator until the release of the Airfix one a few years back, it's still a good kit now. Welcome and good luck with this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 30, 2020 Share Posted September 30, 2020 Ouch you have reminded me that i started one of these as a present for a work colleague from Malta. Yes it was going to be one of "Faith Hope or Charity" I know it never got finished which is a real shame. Lovely kit though, so please ease my guilt and allow me to follow your build. Good luck. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Hi Has your Gladiator seen the light of day since we last heard from you ? Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Hi @Rafwaffe Not sure if you are aware @Enzo Matrix has been kind enough to give us an additional 2 weeks for this GB. Will that give you a chance to come back and complete this one ? Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Just now, JOCKNEY said: Hi @Rafwaffe Not sure if you are aware @Enzo Matrix has been kind enough to give us an additional 2 weeks for this GB. Will that give you a chance to come back and complete this one ? Cheers Pat I haven’t forgotten this build! Unfortunately work toddlers and life severely impacted on any hobby time in the last half of 2020 and I will aim to get this build underway and finished to at least finish something to start the year once I get back home to Canberra next week! Pictures to follow in due course. Watch this space! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Thanks @Rafwaffe Great to hear from you, safe journey home. Yes toddlers, I don't envy you there, Mrs Jockney and I had 4 kids under 4 at one stage, which made life "interesting " also toddlers do have a habit of pulling stuff down off worktops and modelling areas ! Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Hi @Rafwaffe Did you ever manage to get back to sparing with your Gladiator ? Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 11 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: Hi @Rafwaffe Did you ever manage to get back to sparing with your Gladiator ? Cheers Pat Not had a chance to get going on this. Have a cunning plan to get it done before the deadline. Once I get home from being away for work I have approx 48-72 hours to get it built. Watch this space! It’s not going to be my best work or possibly pretty but I plan on getting one heller gladiator built as promised! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Great stuff @Rafwaffe, good luck with the plan and safe journey home. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 Nothing like a deadline to get you motivated! approx 36 hours to deadline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 hmm I think I overestimated how quickly glue dries... will see just how quickly I can do this tomorrow evening (once the kids and wife are asleep so I can work) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Rafwaffe said: will see just how quickly I can do this tomorrow evening (once the kids and wife are asleep so I can work) Ah now that's a method of construction I'm familiar with ! Best of luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Almost looks like a bear trap😉 cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Good luck! Acme Invisible Rigging is your friend on this one... Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Some sneaky pre dinner assembly 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Coming together (racing the clock) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Looking great, come on you can do this ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 time for a stiff drink then onto the decals 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 29 minutes ago, Rafwaffe said: time for a stiff drink then onto the decals Oh well if you insist sláinte 🥃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafwaffe Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 (edited) Calling her done only issue put the undercarriage around the wrong way🤦♂️ got there in the end! Ah well looks like a gladiator that’s the main thing. Still a lovely little kit to build. Thanks to the mods for the groupbuild for the trip (sprint!) down memory lane and thanks for sticking with me. Pictures for the gallery to go then time for bed (230am here!) Edited February 13, 2021 by Rafwaffe 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Congratulations that's a Gladiator and no mistake, looks the business. Thanks very much for finishing it and don't forget to put it in the gallery after all the work you've put in. Cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Wow that was quick! Nice scheme and finish. You will have no fears for the next Blitzbuild then! Regards, Adrian PS. The cowling seems to have a bit of an issue but it matches the legs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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