Popular Post triumphfan Posted March 12 Popular Post Share Posted March 12 Throwing my hat into the ring to join in with the recent 1/32 Gladdie posts. This is the Sea Gladiator version from ICM. As has been said already by MODeller and pacificmustang, on their lovely builds, it's a great kit to build. I used AIMS decals to create an aircraft of 802NAS aboard HMS Glorious. Paint is Tamiya Gloss Aluminium with Mr Hobby GX113 Matt to finish. I added etch seat belts and brake hoses. Exhaust and guns were drilled out as well. I was particularly happy with the finish on the collector ring. The heat staining happened by accident. I hadn't noticed a tiny drop of glue on my finger as I was holding the engine/cowl to attach it. On inspection of the damage to the paint, I thought how it looked like localised heat staining. I went on to replicate the 'damage' using the same method, until I thought my luck may run out! Not sure if I would try it again though, sort of got carried away in the moment. 🤭 Rigging (which I actually enjoy, at least in 1/32) is Prym Knitting in elastic. The friction pads are discs of thin card punched out and painted leather colour. Really itching to do an RAF version now. Atb, Steve. 88 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Nice! 'bout time we saw one in silver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODeller Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I've been wondering about how it would look in silver and you have answered that one fantastic! Looks like the wallet will have to be forced open not just for another kit but decals as well! Excellent stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacificmustang Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Oh My! That just looks absolutely delightful. Lovely work Steve Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Wonderful Gladiator and nicely displayed Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 great build; they do look good in silver don't they?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Okay, someone saying they like rigging is like someone saying they love to mask greenhouse canopies. Both are the least desirable tasks in model building for me at least. Combine the rigging with the metal finish and two difficult tasks were done just wonderfully by you on this kit. Another great looking Gladiator, but so different looking that the others that have appeared here recently. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 2 hours ago, georgeusa said: love to mask greenhouse canopies. If it's any consolation, I do hate masking 😊 It had to be the Sea Gladiator for me. Nothing wrong with the Royal Air Force but, if it flies or gets launched off a ship, it really floats my boat 🤣 Thanks for the kind words George. Atb, Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I like that, looks absolutely fantastic. Great work Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Excellent model and great colour scheme. Thanks for posting, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Not my scale, but what a beautiful classic biplane and what an incredible model! Museum quality in all respects! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Yes that’s it! Another beautiful Gladdie, but this time in my absolute favorite painting sceme. It looks soooo good. I also used the Prym Knitting elastic for my Stearman. I think it’s quite realistic because it’s flat. And easy to handle. May I ask where you buyer the decals? Don’t know if they were available here in Germany. Thank you very very much for sharing this beautiful model Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Wow! That is s stunner ... good work! 👌 It looks 'right' in silver too ... Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 32 minutes ago, Andy Dyck said: May I ask where you buyer the decals? Thanks Andy, much appreciated. The decals are from AIMS and they were purchased from Hannants in the UK. I just checked and they are showing 1 sheet in stock at the moment. Atb, Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Thanks Steve ! I will have a look! Must get one!!!! Atb Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 YES!!!! I really like unique subjects like this and completed to the highest degree of accuracy!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly9mm Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 An old bird looking so fine. I admire the rigging and extra plus for a stand 🙂. Congrats! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Beautiful Gladiator there, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeye1 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Beautiful model, beautifully built However I have long had reservations about the black tail fin. It keeps appearing on Corgi display models, plastic kits and decal sets, but that may well be a self perpetuating error. In the 30's, the carriers each had their "own" colour, black for Eagle, blue for Courageous, etc. Glorious was yellow. The black and white film of the day was not very sensitive to yellow light, and anything yellow came out very dark. I have just finished the Amodel Hawker Osprey, which came with Eagle markings, but I finished it in Glorious' colours. The only photo I could find showed the yellow markings as almost black. I am now building an Airfix 1/72 Gladiator as a Sea Gladiator in Glorious' markings. In the only photo I have found of a Glorious aircraft in silver finsh, the fin does indeed look almost black, but so does the fuselage band. However, it is possible to discern the G6A on the fuselage band as being marginally darker than the band itself. This suggests to me that the fin and band were both yellow, with the G6A in black This would be in keeping with the markings on a Swordfish which was on board Glorious at the same time. (Airfix A04053A) Yellow fin, yellow band G5K. Similarly A04053B H.M.S. Eagle black band black fin. I suspect that some one misinterpreted the photo I found and did a colour version of what they thought they saw, and every thing else drew on that incorrect version Unfortunately, I cannot now find the original photo. Does anyone have clear evidence of thr black fin? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Somehow missed this when you posted Steve, she's an absolute stunner, really lovely paint finish and decalling - all round top job! Beautiful model! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 I, too, missed it before. One of the loveliest Glads I've seen! bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted April 30 Author Share Posted April 30 7 hours ago, redeye1 said: I have long had reservations about the black tail fin. That is interesting redeye, I have a couple of other HMS Glorious builds in the stash, will be checking the decals asap 👍 41 minutes ago, keefr22 said: she's an absolute stunner 13 minutes ago, gingerbob said: One of the loveliest Glads I've seen! Many thanks Keith and Bob, much appreciated. Atb, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthebrief Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Three great things about this post... First and most obvious is your beautiful Sea Gladiator. A masterpiece. Second it was great to see your club stand at the recent show at the NEC - I had a very enjoyable chat with Bill talking Sea Harriers and admiring his fine work. And third I do love a Triumph - whether GT6, TR3, TR4 or any other number of their beautiful (if not always totally reliable) cars. So thanks for sharing... Cheers, Nick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 4 hours ago, Nickthebrief said: Three great things about this post... First and most obvious is your beautiful Sea Gladiator. A masterpiece. Second it was great to see your club stand at the recent show at the NEC - I had a very enjoyable chat with Bill talking Sea Harriers and admiring his fine work. And third I do love a Triumph - whether GT6, TR3, TR4 or any other number of their beautiful (if not always totally reliable) cars. So thanks for sharing... Cheers, Nick. Thanks a lot Nick. Glad you had a nice chat with Bill, he's a lovely chap (until you get to know him 🤣) Our guys gave the show the thumbs up, so I'll probably attend next years event. Good to hear you are a fellow admirer of Canley's finest output. I used to have a Spitfire 6 cylinder conversion as well but it was a struggle to run daily. Great car but the MX5 replacement is a lot more practical 👍 Atb, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintstone Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Lovely model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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