gamevender Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I got this kit in a grab bag of kits I bought. It's from the 1956 molds and even had the pilot's head molded in halves integral to the fuselage sides. There are many inaccuracies and omissions, so to build it 'right' would be a real waste of time as there are now many other much better representations, including Airfix's own excellent re-tooled one. But I decided to do it just for fun, so I did it as a desk model and since it was to be in flight, I added the 'spinning' prop. I also rigged it, which was not called for in the instructions, and added the antenna, which you may notice is the wrong configuration, but since there were so many other 'problems' and it was simpler to do this way, I settled for it amongst all the other inaccuracies, which includes the markings. The kit's decals were useless, so I got some out of the spares box. They actually belong to a Hawker Fury of First Squadron, but hey, in for a penny in for a pound, inaccuracy-wise. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Lovely! Real ‘heritage’ modelling. I’m so pleased you built this ‘as is’ and didn’t try to upgrade it to modern standards; it’s much more interesting this way. 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 She's a beauty! I think you took the right approach and produced a wonderful tribute to what might have been done back in the day. I say "might" because my skills in those times fell well short of what you have achieved. But it is what I would have aspired to. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 I love it! Great retro modeling project; I've considered doing something similar with an ancient 1/48 Aurora Albatross D.III I acquired Thanks for the inspiration! 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Thats great , Even for its age Airfix were not far off the mark , Retro modelling at its best well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 A charming model, great idea and presentation ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Brilliant job.... Good that you have built it rather than just keep it as a collectors piece in the box... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 Very nice - we must have had the same inspiration........... I even have the same header from the bag although the one I built came in a box. https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234955293-gladiators-in-ww2-old-and-new-airfix/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertielissie Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 OMG!!! That brings back memories. A true Airfix "gem" brought to life. And you used a display stand. Top notch "old-school " modelling. Love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Readily identifiable as a Gladiator and a real blast from the past! Nicely finished desktop model, too. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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