Zigomar Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 To keep company to Marcel Belgium Hurricane, here is the Roden Gloster Gladiator belonging to La 1ére Escadrille, La Comète. I have used the Part photo etch set, Quickboost wings MG gondolas, Rob Taurus canopy and the magnificent SBS engine and nose panels. I had already built two of these and I thought I knew where I was going! Wrong! She fought me hard, but really hard! It's probably time to take a break. As usual no decals but masks. Salute to the Belgium pilots who fought against all odds with those obsolete biplanes against the Me 109 and 110. Best regards. 2F591682-D5F0-4B29-B5FD-058CEC4846F8_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 3A5272F6-A573-4B0E-AA6C-9DDE1532D15E by jean Barby, sur Flickr 398C1AD1-F550-44EE-B2E3-0A318A32F9BC_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 7B56D226-6885-44DB-A260-58D3DBD54B22_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 6BA3A3DF-E1FF-402C-9764-399886BD544A_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 2E4237E9-028C-4D05-8CD1-95576086D874_1_201_a by jean Barby, sur Flickr 35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Nice. I have one on the shelf of doom. overtightened the rigging and the struts buckled. A very well done build of a challenging kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Great! An inspiration for my next (Airfix 1/72) project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Lovely job Jean, she's a beauty Cheers, Stew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire 123 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 That is an amazing piece of modeling, very nicely finished and top class details. 👏👏👏👏 Riley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Aer Lingus Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Very well done that looks great thanks for sharing Eamonn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joao Augusto Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Gorgeous Gladiator, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 That's a fantastic Gladiator model Jean! Great work in that cockpit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Looks great Jean.😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Lovely Gladiator. Having built one I agree, they go down fighting! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted February 24, 2021 Author Share Posted February 24, 2021 Thank you all for your kind comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Superb Gladiator. It's easy to see that you took special care of this one… Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Very nice indeed,.... great to see a Belgian Glad too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Smith Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Really nice model! Does anyone know how the old Impact/Pyro kit from the 60's compare with the Roden kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 Having done both I will say that the old Pyro/Lindberg can be turned out in a pretty good kit with the Airwaves photo etch, which I used, but that the Roden being more recent is much more pleasant to do. The after market sets available for the Roden help saving time and give a more accurate look to the details. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Lovley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 A wonderful Gladiator and you have really done it justice . Superb work. A lovely tribute to the Belgian Pilots as you said Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 - What always puzzle me is your hability to use masks for painting roundels and insignas. Are you one of those happy owner of a Silhouette, or like, machine ? - I recently received a REVELL Glad in 32 that itches me ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Yes Jean-Mi I own a Silhouette and I could not do without it from now on! It really makes a big difference in the quality of the finish and on the unity of the weathering. I did learn all by myself, and I know some tricks which are helpful. I avoid decals and use them only when the machine limits show up. Cheers old man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 - Do you know wether this Revell kit is an original one or some re-boxing of an other brand ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Could it be a re-boxing of the excellent ICM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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