Gloster Gladiator Mk.II 1/48 Roden

The Mk.II had an electric engine starter, an improved navigation system, and new equipment for measuring altitude and climb rate. Since the intended operating area was the desert, the aircraft was equipped with a tropical carburetor intake, as well as a special container with water and provisions. In 1938, just before the Munich Crisis, the Gladiator Mk. II served in the front line of the Royal Air Force. However, after the arrival of the Hawker Hurricane in sufficient quantities, they were gradually transferred to the Auxiliary Air Force. The Gladiator Mk.II was too obsolete for modern air combat, but the shortage of new types led to extensive service during the first years of the war. Right after the beginning of WWII, Gladiator Mk. IIs were sent to France as part of the Expeditionary Force. Sadly, their career was very short – after one Luftwaffe raid almost all machines were destroyed.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s recommended colors. Roden recommends Humbrol paints for this kit, and you can find the full line by clicking here.

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Product Details:

Scale: 1/48

Skill Level: 3

– Molded in high quality plastic

– Clear parts

– Illustrated instructions

– Includes decals for six versions:

1. Gloster Gladiator Mk.II, B/N5585, No.247 Sqn RAF, Roborough, August 1940, flown by PO N.I.C. Francis.
2. Gloster Gladiator Mk.II, HE-K/serial unknown, No.263 Sqn RAF, Battle of Norway, Spring 1940.
3. Gloster Gladiator Mk.II, GL-255 of LLv 26, Finnish Air Force, Winter War, Finland, Mensunkangas, flown by Sgt Oiva Tuominen (44 victories in total, 6 ? on Gladiator), February 1940.
4. Gloster Gladiator Mk.II, GL-269 of 1/LLv 26, Finnish Air Force, Winter War, Finland, Utti, flown by Capt Paavo Berg (5 victories), February 1940.
5. Gloster Gladiator J-8A, “yellow A”/271 of Flygflottilj F 19 (Royal Swedish Air Force), Winter War, Finland,pilot unknown, winter 1940.
6. Gloster Gladiator J-8A, “yellow F”/284 of Flygflottilj F 19 (Royal Swedish Air Force), Winter War, Finland, Lake Kemi, flown by 2Lt F H I Iacobi, January 1940.

*Cement is recommended for polystyrene plastic*

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Paint Guide:

Silver

Matte Sea Grey

Matte Dark Earth

Matte Dark Green

Matte Black

Matte White

Bronze

Metallic Aluminum

Matte Light Grey

Matte Blue Grey

Matte Light Olive

Matte Steel Grey

Matte Army Green

Matte Natural Wood

Matte Rust

Matte US Light Green

Matte Light Earth

Insignia Red

Insignia Yellow

Red Leather

Red

Green

Gunmetal

Matte Cockpit Green

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