SD45elect2000 Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 How may I accomplish this using the Airfix1/72 kit as a base?I understand I will need a tail hook and a modified rear fuselage. I will also need to add a dingy compartment.Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Hi Randall, I have altered the tile so that it doesn't look like a Wishlist topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Hi Randall, I have altered the tile so that it doesn't look like a Wishlist topic. Makes sense, thanks . Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic Thomas Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Randall, Pavla issued a Sea Gladiator a while ago. Unfortunately, I believe they have stopped trading so I guess that may not be readily available. I understand you wish to use the Airfix kit as a base.My point here is that if you look at the Pavla instruction sheet for the Sea Gladiator (scalemates), it will show you what extra parts they provided and where they went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Thanks Dominic, I did just that. It appears that the Pavla kit has the dingy container and the fuselage section for the tailhook. All I need to do is make them myself. I have at least a dozen decals for them..Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebeep Posted July 2, 2023 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Pavla did the Sea Gladiator parts as a conversion set, but they are now very scarce. Sword also did a 1/72 Sea Gladiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Pavla did the Sea Gladiator parts as a conversion set, but they are now very scarce. Sword also did a 1/72 Sea Gladiator. I have a small list of Pavla parts on my watchlist. I hope at some point Airfix will make the parts, failing that maybe Quickboost. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I believe that if you wish to build Faith, Hope or Charity, the Malta Sea Gladiators, they did not have a hook fitted, or the dinghy container, so you would just need to make the arrestor hook housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD45elect2000 Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 I believe that if you wish to build Faith, Hope or Charity, the Malta Sea Gladiators, they did not have a hook fitted, or the dinghy container, so you would just need to make the arrestor hook housing. Good observation, these three are on my list.Im doing several Malta aircraft. Randall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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