Group Build: Biplane - barnstormer to fighter

[BarleyBop]

Gloster Sea Gladiator
So, finally looks like the pilot will have some dials and controls.

Still more to come from the Quinta Studio set, seat harness and such.

 

[kevin]

Those Quinta sets really pop!

I may have to add some aircraft kits to the stash I can try some myself.

 

[Tommergun]

Getting some more rigging done. It can be challenging but I think I figured out the basics. Lots of room for improvement though.

 

[Pantherman]

Getting some more rigging done. It can be challenging but I think I figured out the basics. Lots of room for improvement though.

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I have started the rigging but so far have only managed the undercarriage wire's. Pantherman

 

[Bob T]

Getting close...I found the Roden decals a little....difficult? Worried about the really long ones down the side.

 

[kevin]

That red really looks good. What brand of paint did you use?

 

[Bob T]

That red really looks good. What brand of paint did you use?

Tamiya TS-85 Bright Mica Red in a rattle can.
I really tend to avoid spray cans, but it was the only option for this color.

 

[Edbert]

So, finally looks like the pilot will have some dials and controls.

That IP is fantastic!

I think even non-afficianados understand the leaps of technology that took place between the World Wars. But that Instrument Panel really shows the leaps that were made in the inter-war years.

Of course I know the Gladiator was technically a World War Eleven (Shout out to Senator Ilhan Omar!) aircraft, it was built well before hostilities broke out.

 

[BarleyBop]

That IP is fantastic!

Thanks. Credit to Quinta.
I didn't expect the extra gluing required for 'decals', but worked out okay.

Working on the harness straps...
They could've done a better job with instructions though, especially for an aircraft newb like me!

'A' is a Y shaped strap.
After lots of internet sleuthing, and some awesome drawings traced back to another British modeler site, turns out this is likely a 'Sutton harness' and the 'Y' gets glued on upside down and backwards so that it can be folded back (over the pilot's shoulders) and down his back to a hole in the seat back!

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Getting close...I found the Roden decals a little....difficult? Worried about the really long ones down the side.

I hope those long decals go on good because that plane is just screaming for some yellow pinstripes! That's looking good Bob t

 

[Edbert]

I didn't expect the extra gluing required for 'decals', but worked out okay.

It is a "thing" about the new normal of "3D decals". The weight far exceeds the adhesive

But the results cannot be exceeded, I care not what horse you rode in here on!

 

[Rockin' Rob]

4 more wires to go. Then I'll clean up where they fit into the wing and make it look presentable. And believe me. I know on the ferry swordfish the wires were actually flat strap but once you mess up PE, games over.

 

[Tommergun]

Finished with the little 1/72 Gloster Gladiator. I noticed that I forgot to make new underwing guns since I had to cut the poorly molded muzzles off. I'll fix that later. I used EZ Line (fine) for the rigging. I learned next time to use a smaller drill bit than you think, you can always make the rigging hole bigger.

 

[Bear43]

I finally cracked open my kit and overall it's not horrible. There is considerable light flash but my biggest complaint are the big sink holes on the prop I will need to use. This kit is the Roden 1/48 Gloster Gladiator.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Finished with the little 1/72 Gloster Gladiator. I noticed that I forgot to make new underwing guns since I had to cut the poorly molded muzzles off. I'll fix that later. I used EZ Line (fine) for the rigging. I learned next time to use a smaller drill bit than you think, you can always make the rigging hole bigger.

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That looks pretty good for 172nd

 

[Edbert]

That is not "light" in my book!

 

[kevin]

Finished with the little 1/72 Gloster Gladiator. I noticed that I forgot to make new underwing guns since I had to cut the poorly molded muzzles off. I'll fix that later. I used EZ Line (fine) for the rigging. I learned next time to use a smaller drill bit than you think, you can always make the rigging hole bigger.

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That really looks good. I forgot its 1/72, great job on the rigging for that scale.

 

[Rockin' Rob]

That is not "light" in my book!

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Yep. I heard you got to really work at it to make a good looking plane

 

[BarleyBop]

considerable light flash

not "light"

My Roden Sea Gladiator must be essentially the same kit, and it had similar issues: the good news is that it cleaned up pretty well.

 

[BarleyBop]

Finished

Awesome job...can hardly believe it's 1/72!
Looks great in that finish, and the rigging is very convincing!

 

[BarleyBop]

Almost there, then comes closing it up!

 

[Rockin' Rob]

Almost there, then comes closing it up!

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That looks great! We're going to get you hooked on airplane cockpits, yet.

 

[Ron2]

Gloster Sea Gladiator
So, finally looks like the pilot will have some dials and controls.

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Still more to come from the Quinta Studio set, seat harness and such.

Those gauges are impressive. I also like the foot pedals.

 

[Ron2]

Getting close...I found the Roden decals a little....difficult? Worried about the really long ones down the side.

What paint did you use? That red is gorgeous!

 

[Ron2]

Finished with the little 1/72 Gloster Gladiator. I noticed that I forgot to make new underwing guns since I had to cut the poorly molded muzzles off. I'll fix that later. I used EZ Line (fine) for the rigging. I learned next time to use a smaller drill bit than you think, you can always make the rigging hole bigger.

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That's a beut!

 

[BarleyBop]

That looks great! We're going to get you hooked on airplane cockpits, yet.

Those gauges are impressive. I also like the foot pedals.

Thanks guys! Taking forever, but between radial engines and cockpits, these planes do have a lot going for them, and I'm not even at the paint or rigging yet!

 

[Pantherman]

Finished with the little 1/72 Gloster Gladiator. I noticed that I forgot to make new underwing guns since I had to cut the poorly molded muzzles off. I'll fix that later. I used EZ Line (fine) for the rigging. I learned next time to use a smaller drill bit than you think, you can always make the rigging hole bigger.

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Great build, the rigging looks brilliant. Pantherman