Bravo Delta 1/40 Gloster Gauntlet Antics Special (ANTBD6)

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Bravo Delta Models are exceptional museum quality and produced in dried mahogany. Each is carved, joined and sanded by hand. The deep, rich finish that distinguishes these models is created by the application of up to 35 coats of enamel and the hand painting all details. The final product is therefore beautifully turned out, fully built and durable on the desk top or open display. It is packed in a strong shipping carton.

Every model has its own desk stand. All the propellers are made of wood and will rotate. Some of the jets have movable swing wings, also made of wood.

Models in stock are listed, many of those that aren't are available within 7 to 10 days. For special order items enquire to gm@antics.ltd.uk.

A brass finish nameplate is available for most models.

Bravo Delta 1/40 Gloster Gauntlet Antics Special (ANTBD6)

The British Gloster Gauntlet was a single-seat, biplane fighter of the RAF designed and built by Gloster Aircraft in the 1930s. It was the last RAF fighter to have an open cockpit and the penultimate biplane in service. This is a stunning model, with a length of approx 33.5cm (13") and a wing span of 45.5cm. Finished in silver with light blue upper fuselage, black zig-zag pattern on upper wing surface and fuselage sides, this reproduces the livery of Gauntlet Mk. II Reg. K5358 flown by Sqdn. Leader H. Y. Humphreys, No 17 (F) Squadron, Kenley 1937. A brass nameplate is also provided for 17 Squadron. A real gem!

Squadron Leader Humphreys went on to serve or lead in bombers and any information about his wartime career or the aircraft in which he flew would be welcomed by myhumphreys@gmail.com

Antics Special Commission - 25 Models Only

The Gauntlet was a development of the Gloster S.S.19B design, the S.S.19 prototype being re-engined with a Bristol Mercury VIS engine, first flying in this form in 1933. On testing the S.S.19, the Air Ministry placed an order for 24 aircraft in September 1933, to be named the "Gauntlet". This initial order was followed up with orders for the revised Gauntlet Mk. II. This new model used a revised construction method based on that used by Hawker following their takeover of Gloster, as this was much easer to build and repair than Gloster's welded structure. A total of 204 Mk IIs were produced in the UK. The Gauntlet Mk. I first entered service with No. 19 Squadron at RAF Duxford in May 1935. The Gauntlet proved successful and popular in operational service, having a large margin of performance over the Bristol Bulldog that it replaced and over which it had a 56 mph advantage. It was the fastest aircraft in the RAF from 1935 to 1937. As more advanced fighters, such as the Gloster Gladiator, Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire started to re-equip Gauntlet squadrons in 1936 and 1937, surplus Gauntlets were passed on to freshly formed units as training equipment and were also shipped to the Middle East, equipping three RAF squadrons. A flight remained in service in the Middle East when Italy declared war in 1940, being used briefly used for ground attack operations against the Italians.

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