1:48 Gloster Sea Gladiator MK.I

The Gloster Sea Gladiator Mk.I is an injection-molded plastic kit of the British carrier biplane in 1:48 scale from Roden.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Roden
Product EAN8591111004053

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19.96 €
16.50 € without VAT
In stock
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Gloster Sea Gladiator Mk.I 1:48 (Roden)

An injection-molded plastic kit of a British single-seat biplane in 1:48 scale. The model captures the naval version of the legendary Gladiator fighter, adapted for operating from aircraft carriers. The parts are in gray plastic, a clear canopy frame and a decal sheet with several marking options are included. The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted.

The real subject

The Gloster Gladiator was the last British biplane fighter to reach frontline service. The carrier-borne Sea Gladiator version received a tailhook, a strengthened structure for catapult launching and a housing with an inflatable life raft under the fuselage. The type became famous above all for the defense of Malta in the first months of the war and for its service with British naval aviation. It was powered by a Bristol Mercury radial engine.

Building and painting tips

A biplane calls for patience with assembling the interplane struts and stretching the bracing wires. It is a good idea to finish and paint the interior and the engine before closing the fuselage. We recommend thin cement for plastic, a base coat of primer and spraying with an airbrush for even fabric surfaces. Work out the layout of the wires in advance from the side drawings.

Who the model is for

  • Modelers with experience of building biplanes and rigging
  • Collectors of British fighters and naval aviation
  • Anyone interested in the defense of Malta and the early period of the Second World War

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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Naši poradci a znalci sortimentu jsou připraveni odpovídat na Vaše dotazy (Po–Pá, 8–18 hod).
Zeptejte se na co potřebujete, odpovíme co nejdříve.

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FAQ

It is 1:48 scale, a medium-sized model suited to detailed work on the cockpit and the engine.

The naval version has a tailhook, changes for catapult launching and a housing with an inflatable life raft under the fuselage.

Because of the interplane struts and the rigging we would rather recommend it to modelers with previous experience of building biplanes.

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1:48 Gloster Sea Gladiator MK.I

The Gloster Sea Gladiator Mk.I is an injection-molded plastic kit of the British carrier biplane in 1:48 scale from Roden.
In stock
19.96 €
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