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Airfix 1/72nd Gloster Gladiator Mk II
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:38 am
by Bish
Next up i am building 2 Airfix 1/72nd aircraft at the same time. I started both and the weekend and progress is going quickly.
First up, the new tooled Gladiator Mk II.

I am adding some Eduard PE and a few Quickbost resin set. I'll be building an aircraft from 1401 (Met) flight as part of my Norfolk airfileds project, decals will be Print Scale.
The pit was quickly ready for paint with both resin and PE added.
After primer and paint, i added some light flory washes and some dry brushing. After this i could add the pre coloured PE.
And then the fuselage was put together and the lower wings and undercarrage added.
Don't think it will be to long before i get some paint on.
Re: Airfix 1/72nd Gloster Gladiator Mk II
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:16 am
by Stuart
Lovely looking build Thus far Bish - I really enjoyed that kit when I built it.
So do you mainly build 1/72 scale aircraft then?
Re: Airfix 1/72nd Gloster Gladiator Mk II
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:53 am
by Bish
Thanks Portman.
72nd Aircraft make up the largest part of my collection, almost half my stash. 35th amour makes up about a third, with the remainder being Sci Fi and a few ships.
Re: Airfix 1/72nd Gloster Gladiator Mk II
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:22 am
by Stikpusher

You’re doing some micro work with that tiny PE stuff in the cockpit!

Re: Airfix 1/72nd Gloster Gladiator Mk II
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 9:53 am
by Stuart
Bish wrote:Thanks Portman.
72nd Aircraft make up the largest part of my collection, almost half my stash. 35th amour makes up about a third, with the remainder being Sci Fi and a few ships.
Ah cool - always interesting to know. So I take it you're a fan of the new Airfix then?
Re: Airfix 1/72nd Gloster Gladiator Mk II
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 11:05 am
by KennyX
Superb, Bish. Superb.
Re: Airfix 1/72nd Gloster Gladiator Mk II
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 2:04 pm
by Duke Maddog
Brilliant work Bish, and I'm thrilled to have another 1/72 scale aircraft modeler here as well. That was a fast assembly so far! Way to go and keep them coming.
Re: Airfix 1/72nd Gloster Gladiator Mk II
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:19 pm
by Bish
Cheers guys.
This has gone very fast. Both this and the mossie have been primed and had their undersides painted today. It has been helped by me having the week off work with a chest infection. So, as i can't do much outside and ned to take it easy, only thing to do is build modls.
Life is so hard at times

Re: Airfix 1/72nd Gloster Gladiator Mk II
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 3:11 am
by Stuart

Sounds like a good recovery plan! I would say I hope you're feeling better but if it means you have to go outside and work, then long may the cold continue!

Re: Airfix 1/72nd Gloster Gladiator Mk II
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:33 pm
by tempestjohnny
These new Airfix kits are great