MODeller Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Hi All, Here is my effort on the ICM kit but Revell boxing of the Gloster Gladiator an absolute joy to put together even if the instructions would have you put the lower instrument panel on the rear bulkhead! Only aftermarket used is the seat belts although a decal is supplied in the boxing. I have rigged this one in "stretchy beading thread" bought of off ebay and very cheap compared to the "modelling" alternatives. The lower upper wing had the holes drilled and the treads were super glued into them and left to fully harden . The inner fuselage strut holes were drilled right through the top mainplane and those wires glued into the fuselage. The lower wing holes were drilled right through and once the upper wing was attached I pulled the wires through, tensioned them and held in position with tape. when all were secured I then glued each wire to the wing and trimmed the excess off. I found this method worked very well using this 0.4 mm beading thread. paints used were from Mr Hobby Aqueous , Revell Aqua and Tamiya acrylics first time I've used the Pledge alternative to Klear as a decal setting solution and found it works fine but is not so aggressive to the decals as Klear. I can fully recommend this ICM kit only downside I missed getting another for £25 in the Jadlam spring sale they are now out of stock! Looks like I need to trim that aerial wire! MODeller 44 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Oh i say , that is rather lovely , i must get one soon . 👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Definately get one Keith, they are lovely kits. Nice job on this one MODeller, it came out great. Regards Pete in RI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javlin Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Another Nice Gladiator and was wondering if the Revell was the ICM?I just ordered some white EZ line this WE got one in the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Another lovely build of this beautiful aircraft. Very nicely done 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 looks fantastic, i need to get one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) This looks terrific Modeller. I far prefer your rigging method to mine. Sounds a lot easier! Nice clear photos too Bruce Edited March 12 by pacificmustang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire madman Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Excellent work there mate job well done 👍 Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 That's a rather nice model Gladiator you have created there - well done! Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 All of sudden we are blessed with a great array of Gladiator builds of the ICM/Revell kit. All of them have been superb builds and finishes, including this one. I really appreciate you detailing how you do the rigging as it is a method I have never used, but looks less challenging to do. Thanks for sharing the build and the tips. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Great Gladiator, looks fantastic, like this scheme. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) Seems to be Gladiator time! Also turns extremely nice and makes me envious. Got 1/32 and one 1/48 scale in the stash……unpacked 😕 Thx for sharing and turning on my mojo Andy Edited March 15 by Andy Dyck 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Very nice! 👌 Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 A Beautiful Gladiator. Super stuff. Cheers, Alistair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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