Gloster Gladiator Mk.II British WWII fighter 1:32 ICM 32041

Plastic model airplane kit: Gloster Gladiator Mk.II British fighter from WWII 1:32 ICM 32041

The Gloster Gladiator Mk.II plastic model kit in 1:32 scale from ICM is an excellent choice for aviation and modeling enthusiasts. This British fighter from World War II, being the last biplane fighter in service with the Royal Air Force, is not only an interesting modeling challenge but also a piece of aviation history.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:32
• Manufacturer: ICM
• Catalog number: 32041

Markings and paint variants:

1. Gloster Gladiator Mk.II, No 247 Squadron RAF, Roborough, August 1940.
2. Gloster Gladiator Mk.II, piloted by Fit Lt M.T.St.J. Pattie, No 80 Squadron RAF, Greece, December 1940.
3. Gloster Gladiator Mk.II, No 1 Squadron SAAF, East Africa, 1940.
4. Gloster Gladiator Mk.II, No 615 (County of Surrey) Squadron RAF, St. Inglevert (Northern France), April 1940.

History and usage: The Gloster Gladiator was the last British biplane fighter to enter service with the Royal Air Force and the Fleet Air Arm as the Sea Gladiator variant. This aircraft, although outdated compared to modern monoplane fighters at the time of its introduction, played a significant role in the early stages of World War II.

The Gladiator was used in many theaters of war, including France, Norway, Greece, the defense of Malta, the Middle East, and in the short Anglo-Iraqi War. It was also exported to many other countries, such as China, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, and Greece, where it served in defense against Axis invasions.

The Mk.II version was equipped with a Mercury VIIIA engine and a Fairey Reed three-blade propeller, which improved its performance compared to earlier versions. A total of 746 units of this aircraft were produced between 1936 and 1938.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.