quang Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) Hello all, You might as well know that I'm standing on Max's @mozart shoulders while doing this WIP. Max led the way. I just followed. As a modeller, my main interest has always been the Cold War period with the occasional incursion in the late WWII. Although I have a fascination in the between-the wars planes and their shifting technologies, I never had the chance to build one. Let me also add that this is my FIRST BIPLANE. So hang on tight and let the ride begin! A picture of my Belgian Edition ICM Gladiator, basically a regular release with a sheet of Dutch Decals added. I won't repeat what has been already said about this kit. Let me add that the design of this kit is exceptionally clever, making the building a real pleasure ... except on one point. But more of it later. As usual, a fine coat of Mr Surfacer 1200 is sprayed on all the parts with the sprues still on. It helps to bring on the details as well as the blemishes we'll have to deal with. Then a careful study of the parts, especially since I'm new to the subject. Similar-looking parts are hand marked to avoid confusion. followed by a dry-fit of the different components. The cockpit is correctly detailed while being basic. It can be easily improved by refining and adding some smaller details like switches and map cases, ... Gun shell ejectors added Wing gun pod ejector slots Side doors opening latches refined Refined throttle Instrument panel is correct for MK I. Looks convincing with stock decals added That's it for today, folks. Hope you like it. Cheers, Quang Edited February 19, 2020 by quang adding photos Learstang, TAG, Trak-Tor and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Great progress, nice decal choice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Hey Quang, really great to see you along, and what a fabulous start! I like your methodical approach, augurs well for the future but I'll be interested to see what the "pleasure exception" is! Such a tease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Great stuff! I like the choice of scheme, always nice to see something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 (edited) 31 minutes ago, mozart said: Hey Quang, really great to see you along, and what a fabulous start! I like your methodical approach, augurs well for the future but I'll be interested to see what the "pleasure exception" is! Such a tease. Pleasure exception? You already know about it. You’re the trailblazer, remember? Edited January 5, 2020 by quang mozart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 15 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Great stuff! I like the choice of scheme, always nice to see something different. As a matter of fact, it was not my first choice. But somehow I thought I owe it to my host country. Out2gtcha and mozart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Looks just peachy Quang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Good luck with you first biplane. I can see that you’ve made a good start. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 @MikeMaben @Biggles Thank you for your encouragement. I think there's no better choice than a Gladiator for a first biplane. The structure is strong and sturdy much like a metal monoplane, the struts and wiring are reduced to a minimum. Still there's this beginner's block about aeroplanes with 2 wings too many ! Cheers, Quang mozart, Uncarina and Alain Gadbois 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 6 hours ago, quang said: Still there's this beginner's block about aeroplanes with 2 wings too many ! Cheers, Quang Ah but once you've mastered one there'll be no stopping you! Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 16 hours ago, mozart said: Ah but once you've mastered one there'll be no stopping you! ah yes indeed! Biggles87, Rick Griewski and Uncarina 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, quang said: ah yes indeed! Osprey prototype, isn't it? http://www.pionnair-ge.com/spip1/spip.php?page=plan Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 I don't know Richard. I picked it at random on the internet! Rick Griewski and Paul in Napier 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 27 minutes ago, quang said: I don't know Richard. I picked it at random on the internet! It's a 1909 Dufaux tiltrotor I had to look it up... Richard quang and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quang Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 Back to the build: THE COCKPIT The interior can be finished in a variety of ways: aluminium-dope overall, grey-green overall or a mix of the two. I chose to do mine with the skeleton armature in aluminium and the rest in grey-green as I find the contrast interesting. Left side Paints are decanted Tamiya AS12 and Vallejo acrylic Green. All details in Vallejo acrylics. Right side The side door is glued in closed position. Seat and cockpit 'floor'. RB Productions Sutton harness prior to be installed Interior installed in right fuselage half, dry-fitted and stuck in position. Black goo under the cockpit after-deck is 2-part epoxy glue Everything in place with IP in situ Some other views That's it, folks. Hope you like it. Have a good day, Quang Uncarina, Landrotten Highlander, mozart and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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