Dunny Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Hi All, My next completion is ICM's lovely 1:32 Gladiator Mk.II. I couldn't resist the move to larger scale for this kit, which I had seen built to great effect on these pages. I decided to model as KW-T, an aircraft of 615 (County of Surrey) Sqn RAF, based at St Inglevert, France in April 1940. Here's the scheme as presented: I could not find any photos of the aircraft, but here is a photo of several 615 aircraft, presumably in France (copyright IWM): You can see that the aircraft is finished in the rather complex 4 colour camo which was standard on the Gladiator at this time: Dark Earth and Dark Green, 'shadowed' by Light Earth and Light Green, over black/white undersides. The scheme also sports some rather natty red & white wheel hubs, along with a red repair patch over the port roundel. I added a Yahu instrument panel and HGW harness, as well as a set of Montex masks - otherwise the build was OOB. Here's the WIP if anybody is interested: Here's a couple of shots of the lovely interior: Finally, here is the finished article: I have to say that I've thoroughly enjoyed this build - the ICM kit is superb, and I fully intend to build the Sea Gladiator at some future date. Thanks to all who have offered help and encouragement along the way - it has been sincerely appreciated! Thanks for looking, Roger 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 That looks excellent Roger. I do like the Gladiator for some reason and you've done a great job of it. I never knew they had this camo scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 3 minutes ago, Calum said: That looks excellent Roger. I do like the Gladiator for some reason and you've done a great job of it. I never knew they had this camo scheme. Thanks for the kind words Calum. The scheme was a bit of a challenge so I'm glad you like it! Cheers, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russmeister 101 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 That, my friend.... Is a work of art! You've gotta be happy with the finish!? I love the weathering, subtle and effective. 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 That's just superb! I love the 'shadow' camouflage scheme on the lower fuselage and wings. I've been looking at this kit but the thought of rigging scares me to death! 😬😬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Masterpiece ! Great paint job and rigging. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 6 minutes ago, Russmeister 101 said: That, my friend.... Is a work of art! You've gotta be happy with the finish!? I love the weathering, subtle and effective. 👏 Thanks very much Russ! 6 minutes ago, binbrook87 said: That's just superb! I love the 'shadow' camouflage scheme on the lower fuselage and wings. I've been looking at this kit but the thought of rigging scares me to death! 😬😬 Thanks for the kind words! The rigging also gave me the fear but slow & steady was the key! 2 minutes ago, BerndM said: Masterpiece ! Great paint job and rigging. Many thanks Bernd - you are most kind! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 What a lovely build, Roger @Dunny ! I especially like the "shadow" cammo on the lower wing, and the cockpit is stunning. Recently completed ICM's Sea Gladiator in the livery of 813 Sqdn HMS Eagle. ICM issue some great kits in this scale, imho ! Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, roginoz said: What a lovely build, Roger @Dunny ! I especially like the "shadow" cammo on the lower wing, and the cockpit is stunning. Recently completed ICM's Sea Gladiator in the livery of 813 Sqdn HMS Eagle. ICM issue some great kits in this scale, imho ! Rog Thanks very much Rog - I'm definitely going for the Sea Glad at some point, and will surely look yours up! Cheers, Other Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juan Carlos Duque Arango Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 She looks even more gorgeous in the beauty shots Roger. What an absolute belter of a build with a cracking thread too. Thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 4 hours ago, Dunny said: Hi All, My next completion is ICM's lovely 1:32 Gladiator Mk.II. I couldn't resist the move to larger scale for this kit, which I had seen built to great effect on these pages. I decided to model as KW-T, an aircraft of 615 (County of Surrey) Sqn RAF, based at St Inglevert, France in April 1940. Here's the scheme as presented: I could not find any photos of the aircraft, but here is a photo of several 615 aircraft, presumably in France (copyright IWM): You can see that the aircraft is finished in the rather complex 4 colour camo which was standard on the Gladiator at this time: Dark Earth and Dark Green, 'shadowed' by Light Earth and Light Green, over black/white undersides. The scheme also sports some rather natty red & white wheel hubs, along with a red repair patch over the port roundel. I added a Yahu instrument panel and HGW harness, as well as a set of Montex masks - otherwise the build was OOB. Here's the WIP if anybody is interested: Here's a couple of shots of the lovely interior: Finally, here is the finished article: I have to say that I've thoroughly enjoyed this build - the ICM kit is superb, and I fully intend to build the Sea Gladiator at some future date. Thanks to all who have offered help and encouragement along the way - it has been sincerely appreciated! Thanks for looking, Roger What a big beast. Nice. Alain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 A stunning model Roger, looks absolutely splendid . Great work, makes me want to build my ones . Great work on this lovely scheme too. A pleasure to follow. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Beautiful Glad, resplendent in near-factory fresh finish! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Very nicely done... DaveH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Superb finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 5 hours ago, bigbadbadge said: A stunning model Roger, looks absolutely splendid . Great work, makes me want to build my ones . Great work on this lovely scheme too. A pleasure to follow. Chris Thanks very much Chris - will look forward to seeing yours! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 7 hours ago, MACALAIN said: What a big beast. Nice. Alain Thanks very much Alain! 8 hours ago, AliGauld said: She looks even more gorgeous in the beauty shots Roger. What an absolute belter of a build with a cracking thread too. Thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers, Alistair Thanks for the kind words Alistair, and the support along the way 6 hours ago, Spitfire31 said: Beautiful Glad, resplendent in near-factory fresh finish! Kind regards, Joachim Much appreciated Joachim! 4 hours ago, DaveH said: Very nicely done... DaveH Thanks Dave 1 hour ago, RMCS said: Superb finish Thank you - much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Your ICM Gladiator model is excellent, Roger - Your quality of painting and finish has really made this one stand out. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Epeeman said: Your ICM Gladiator model is excellent, Roger - Your quality of painting and finish has really made this one stand out. Regards Dave Thanks for the kind words Dave - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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