Eduard 1/72 Airfix Gloster Gladiator Photoetch
By Matt Bittner
Even though, out-of-the-box, the Airfix 1/72 Gladiators are excellent kits, naturally anything can be improved upon. This photoetch set (#73 491) from Eduard adds plenty of additional details that will really make your Gladiator stand out.
Most of the photoetch is for the interior. Eduard includes replacement instrument panels (for both "early" and "late" Gladiators, so check your references for the aircraft you're modeling); a fold-up replacement seat with all seat belts; additional items to add to the "seat tub"; a photoetch floor; additional items for both sidewalls; an "opened" cockpit door, which you'll need to cut off the kit part; plus items to add to the upper cockpit coaming. For external pieces, Eduard provides sides for the gun; wiring harness for the engine; covers for the intakes; an underside antenna; control horns for the rudder; and a bead-and-sight gun sight.
This is an excellent set from Eduard to provide additional detail to the Airfix 1/72 Gladiators. All in all the parts provided will add more interest to your model.
My thanks to Eduard for supplying this set to review.