Jump to content

Airfix Gloster Gladiator 3 Sqn RAAF


Recommended Posts

Gloster Gladiators were used by 3 Squadron RAAF in the advance against the Italian army between November 1940 and February 1941. There are a few pictures around - one commonly photographed Gladiator was N5752 but there are pictures of a few including L9044, my build here.

51407575704_8e49851faf.jpg

I have built a few of the Airfix Gladiators and it is a nice easy kit for a biplane. The only additions to the kit was the tropical air filter and the repositioned radio aerial.

51407575794_1397f62052_h.jpg

 

51407084388_1563f88fb3_h.jpg

 

51406066872_550d93bbf3_h.jpg

 

51407084443_b7df84b655_h.jpg

 

51407795530_79e946f318_h.jpg

 

51406814691_6cf431beda_h.jpg

 

The decals are from the DK Decals 3 Sqn sheet - 72071 - and the shadow shaded paint scheme is  a combination of Coloucoats and Modelmaster enamels.

 

51407795545_0effc2f123.jpg

 

I did the AZ Gloster Gauntlet at the same time and the difference in buildability between the two kits is remarkable.

 

  • Like 18
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...