1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator Mk.I/Mk.II A02052B

1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator Mk.I/Mk.II Plastic Model Kit A02052B

Build an authentic replica of the Gloster Gladiator, the RAF's last biplane fighter and a transitional aircraft that bridged the gap between biplanes and modern monoplane fighters, with this precision 1/72 scale model kit from Airfix. This intermediate-level kit features 51 parts and captures the distinctive design of this legendary fighter that defended Britain during the early days of World War II.

Product Features:

• Scale: 1/72
• Parts count: 51 pieces
• Skill level: Intermediate (Level 2)
• Build time: Approximately 1 hour
• Dimensions: 118MM length x 137MM wingspan x 49.7MM height when completed
• Two variant options: Build as Mk.I or Mk.II
• Bristol Mercury radial engine: Detailed engine cowling
• Four .303 Browning machine guns: Wing and fuselage-mounted armament
• Enclosed cockpit: Sliding canopy with detailed interior
• Fixed landing gear: Spatted wheel configuration
• Engraved panel lines: Authentic fabric-covered surface detail
• Two marking options: RAF schemes included
• Manufacturer: Airfix
• SKU: AIRA02052B

What's Included:

• Plastic model kit with 51 parts
• Instruction sheet with step-by-step assembly guide
• Paint guide with color references
• Decal sheet with two marking options

Historical Background:

The Gloster Gladiator was developed from the Gloster Gauntlet as a private venture and represented both the peak and the end of the biplane fighter. In many air arms it smoothed the transition to monoplane fighters. And when confronting aircraft of its own era, it performed well. The Gladiator entered RAF service in 1937 as the last biplane fighter, featuring an enclosed cockpit, four machine guns, and a more powerful Bristol Mercury engine than its predecessors. Despite being obsolete by the outbreak of World War II, Gladiators saw action in Norway, France, Greece, and most famously in the defense of Malta, where a handful of these fighters became legendary as "Faith, Hope, and Charity." The Mk.II variant featured an improved engine and became the most numerous version. Though outclassed by modern monoplane fighters, the Gladiator's rugged construction and maneuverability made it a capable opponent when flown by skilled pilots.

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