1:72 Gladiator

Gladiator (1:72)

A photo-etched detail set from Eduard in 1:72 scale intended for detailing a model of the British Gloster Gladiator biplane fighter. It contains fine etched parts for refining the cockpit and other features, replacing thick-walled plastic parts with thin metal ones. This is not a stand-alone aircraft model, but an accessory that raises its level of detail.

The real subject

The Gloster Gladiator was a British biplane fighter of the 1930s, the last of its kind in Royal Air Force service. Although modern monoplanes soon replaced it, it saw combat on several fronts in the early part of the Second World War.

Use and tips

Separate the etched parts with a sharp knife on a hard cutting mat and bond them with super glue. Make the bends over a sharp edge or in a bending tool. Paint the cockpit parts in the matching shades and blend them in with their surroundings, as the open cockpit of a biplane shows the refinement off well.

Who the set is for

• For modelers building the Gloster Gladiator in 1:72 scale.
• For refining the cockpit and details of an open biplane.
• For more experienced builders who work with etched parts.

This is an accessory photo-etched set, not a stand-alone model. It requires the matching base kit, which is not included in the package.