Airfix 1:72 Gloster J-8A/Gladiator

[Joesdad]

While I'm waiting for some paint I'll have a start on this cheeky little blighter....



Some plastic..



A bit more...



An engine...



Shall I bother with Lars...?



A start on the cockpit..



That's it for a bit, gotta go and make the kids tea
We'll have to see how she goes together, but a lovely kit and an unusual subject.
Thanks for looking you....



Tim

[HWGuderian23]

Very nice kit Tim! Looking forward to see your progress mate (after your kids tea time ) .

[Joesdad]

Thanx Markus, I'll chuck some paint on it tomorrow maybe bud.... Stand by....



Tim

[EasyEight96]

Very nice choice cant wait to see more

[Joesdad]

Here we go, a little update

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Yeah you're right lads, not much of an update but there you go. Anything is better than nothing, right?
Hope to do more soon.
Thanx for looking
Tim

[JayCub]

looks a really cracking kit and reminds me of the first model i ever built although you have used a lot less glue and superior painting but i loved it and after seeing this it's another must have on my growing list.
im looking forward to seeing how this turns out.
Tom

[Joesdad]

Tom mate, she certainly is and if you do the Finnish ski variant an interesting one.
Not looking forward to the rigging though bud....




At lest you get a map!!!!
Cheers Tom
Thanx for looking
Tim

[HWGuderian23]

Nice paint job on the cockpit mate ! The engine looks stunning and very nice detailed. Well done mate

[EasyEight96]

Nice weathering on the cockpit which scheme are you choosing?? the RAF ver. or the one with the ski's

[Joesdad]

Nice weathering on the cockpit which scheme are you choosing?? the RAF ver. or the one with the ski's

Finnish one Easy, the one with skis...
Not sure how you weather an aircraft that operated in the snow...... Any answers anybody????

[Joesdad]

A little update....
Lower wing and ski's on and primed up, I've tried a bit of pre-shading so we'll have to see what happens...





More soon...
Thanks for looking
Tim

[Joesdad]

A little more....
All over coat of Citadel Runefang Steel, the camo colours (green and grey) will put on over the silver...
(Somehow...)







The pre-shading didn't come upto much, too think a coat I guess. I've kept the top wing off to help with the rigging
Hope I can get the camo right 'cause she's a great little kit.
More soon(ish)
Thanks for looking
Tim

Ps Could do with advice on weathering the canvas covering...
Ta

[RobertA]

The Finnish version is actually a SWEDISH J8 Gladiator... they painted over the Finnish swastikas with various symbols, like the skull and crossbones et.c, on their return to Sweden, as they could not operate the aircraft with Swedish markings in Finland, nor fly them to Sweden with the Finnish insignia still on..

Much looking forward to seeing the build complete.. I'm unecided as to if I will get the kit or not as I have the old Heller offering, but I'll make my mind up when I see the completed build..

[Joesdad]

Oo thanks for that Basic, I never knew that... As for the kit she's lovely (up to now), good detail and no build problems. I won't have ago at the rigging just yet as I've got some ezyline coming and looking at the camo I reckon I'm gonna have to brush paint it as I've no idea how you would mask the scheme. Anyway mate these new tool Airfix kits are crackers, cheap enough too.

Tim

[RobertA]

Now you have convinced me.. I'm definetely going to get one.. or two! One of each, I think..

[Joesdad]

A bit more....
Engine on..



This is a nice touch... The panels come separately so you could have the engine exposed for a maintaince diorama perhaps..



The panels don't quite close up completely though...
User error I reckon



See you in a bit
Thanks for looking
Tim

[RobertA]

Looking good.. but I have heard of other modellers that have had trouboe with the cowl as well.. I think you need to make the engine a bit smaller in order for it all to fit! It's obviously a kit issue, and not so much the fault of the builder..

[Joesdad]

You might be right mate, there are a couple of pin locators on the cowl panel that fit onto the engine, it's not a great fit I suppose Basic, but it's the only problem I've encountered (so far).
I might get another one....

[RobertA]

Either way I hope it can be solved and I'm still much looking forward to seeing it done..

By the way, the Swedes flying in Finland (against Russia) did so on a volunteer basis, but the Swedish Air Force provided the aircraft and they were even designated an 'official' Fighter Wing, the F19. But they flew with Finnish insignia, alongside the Finns..

[Joesdad]

Really quick one..
Making a start on the old decals...



There's not many compared to say modern jets, but I hate them little stencils..
More pics soon, thanks for looking
Tim

[RobertA]

Can't wait to see it done... the camo looks spot on!!

[Joesdad]

Thanks mate...
I can't wait to start the rigging...... Not!

[HWGuderian23]

Nice work on the camo scheme mate !
Very well done

[RobertA]

I'm sure you'll do just fine.. if I can do it, then anyone can..

Matchbox Gladiator with after market decals
(J8 Gladiator of the F10 Wing, Swedish Air Force WWII)

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[Joesdad]

I'm sure you'll do just fine.. if I can do it, then anyone can..

Matchbox Gladiator with after market decals
(J8 Gladiator of the F10 Wing, Swedish Air Force WWII)

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Oooo..!!! She's nice Basic Great photo too mate with the background and all that...

[Joesdad]

Well.... I'm starting the rigging and struggling all ready...
It's gonna be a long day, so I'll stick on 5live and listen to the footy



Wish me luck..

[Rob]

Certainly. Good luck! Great work so far

[Joesdad]

Cheers Rob...
Fail......... Need Zip Kicker

[RobertA]

Fingers crossed for a good outcome..

[Joesdad]

Bad news! Unfortunately my still set isn't upto rigging just yet... What I'm going to do, before the Gladdy gets launched out of the kitchen window, is put her to one side for a bit while I catch up with myself...
Some pics of her naked, so to speak...











I've actually done a little bit, but it's such a frustrating and slow process...

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Sometimes you bite off more than you can chew.
I will come back the Gladdy soon....
Thanx for looking

Tim

[RobertA]

And boy does she look good naked too...

[Joesdad]

And boy does she look good naked too...

Thank you Mr Basic...

[ludicrusmaximus]

Very, very nice . The Gladiator is one of my favourite planes, partly because Roald Dahl flew one and partly because, being Maltese, they formed the early air defence of the island in ww2, creating the Faith, Hope and Charity legend. You've done an excellent job with detail on that small scale, which I still find hard to work in properly. The camo is great as are the markings!

Online I discovered that Roden make a 1:48 scale Gladiator with Malta markings (Hal-Far airfield) as an option. This is one is on my list.

[Joesdad]

Cheers Ludi, 1:48 you say... Certainly be easier to rigg...

Tim

[EasyEight96]

Nicely done mate love it

[Joesdad]

Nicely done mate love it

Matt, glad you like mate...