**** DONE: 1/48 Gloster Gladiator I - From WW1 to WW2 GB

[Vic Balshaw]

No bombs disposed of today, but she is almost done. Thanks for looking in folks and I've had good steady progress today. Taking a tip from one of Glenn's builds I've splashed on a bit of Future where the decals are going and tomorrow and if all is well, these will be added.

Here's a couple more picks just to keep the wolves happy.

 

[fubar57]

I think if I had failed the first time at rigging, I probably would have curled up into a ball on the floor for a few days. Nice regroup Vic.

Geo

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thanks ever so Geo. It wasn't a problem really, time is on my side and other than popping the cork on a bottle of wine each day, I've no other commitments...............................the life of a retiree!!

 

[Wayne Little]

Excellent stuff Vic!

 

[rochie]

incredible Vic, looks very realistic mate.

question though where did you get that support frame thingy the model is resting on in the previous pages pictures ?

 

[Airframes]

Good stuff Vic.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

incredible Vic, looks very realistic mate.

question though where did you get that support frame thingy the model is resting on in the previous pages pictures ?

Thanks Karl, this support stand was made and sent to me by old Bill (N4521U) up in Sydney. Nice isn't it!


Many thanks also Wayne and Terry, appreciated.

 

[ccheese]

Looking the biz, as they say in the UK. Spot on, ole bean. And, a jolly well done...

Charles

 

[rochie]

Thanks Karl, this support stand was made and sent to me by old Bill (N4521U) up in Sydney. Nice isn't it!


Many thanks also Wayne and Terry, appreciated.

need to get some thing similar, am thinking of buying some Lego in the mean time to build my own

 

[Crimea_River]

Luvin' it.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Many thanks for looking in and your comments kind folk.

I had hoped to have finished this yesterday but Messer Roden decals struck or should I say fractured into little shards despite the fact that I had treated them with some Microscale first, consequently I've had to make my own decals numbers and many of the smaller detail decals.

Anyway folks, it is done, so that is now three string and plastic models awaiting the camera lens. Maybe this coming Saturday. For those who can't wait, here is a little preview.

The only indication of this being a 56 Squadron aircraft is the squadron badge on the tail.

Here is a shot of all three rigged aircraft from this GB.

 

[Rogi]

mmm looking sharp

Love the results on her rigging

 

[meatloaf109]

Damn, Mr. Balshaw, I have been so impressed with that rigging that I have made two seperate 90+ mile trips to get the supplies to try it myself. Great work!
I am off to the bench to start twisting wires!

 

[N4521U]

the result turned out nice Vic
great recovery..........
wonder where the lesson is in that one? attachment points square to the leading edge?

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thank you kindly Gents and Paul, hope it was a nice trip and have fun me old mucker!!

 

[Wurger]

Well done Pal.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thanks mate, doubly appreciated.

 

[Airframes]

Beauty Vic! Given me inspiration to get mine done - though Heaven knows when I'll get around to it (or the other 56 Sqn kites !).

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thank a bunch Terry, and no worries mate, you'll get there one day.

 

[woody]

Really nice Vic.