Gloster IV racer by Smallworld
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Description
This is a Gloster Aircraft model IVa, which was a racing floatplane built for the 1927 Schnieder Trophy. Three of these, along with two Supermarine S5's and a Short Crusader formed the RAF "high speed flight" that year. This actual Iv competed in the race and ran quite well until forced out with engine problems. The inset panels in the wings and the floats are flush skin mounted radiators to cut down on drag. It had an 875hp Napier Lion engine and was good for about 295mph all up. Apart from all this history, for me there is just one important thing about this plane... Its gorgeous!
Thanks for looking!
Comments (8)
dragonfly2000
What a great bit of model making - excellent work here.
vkirchner
Beautiful job on the model and render. The detail is fantastic, and the design of the plane itself is very interesting.
wingnut55
another interesting and unusual model.
cryptojoe
Outstanding as usual. I love the swooping curves of your pontoons, very aerodynamic indeed.
timinator
Wow I just checked out your gallery....dude you're INSANE !!!!! LOL, stunning work.
MattMc_3
Another excellent model! Great modeling and subtle textures.
UVDan
Another excellent job. VOTE
tracker234
Great job! Very nice model of an old racing float plane. Thanks!