Author Topic: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I  (Read 8097 times)

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1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« on: May 16, 2018, 01:34:43 AM »
Today marks the anniversary of the first flight of Britain's first jet aircraft, the Gloster-Whittle E.28/39. See the aircraft (without engine) on display in our Flight gallery.



So today is a good day to take the wraps off my Gloster Peregrine PR.I. 

It is Eastern Express/Frog mold. All flying surfaces are from an Airfix P-80C. Recce pod is a modified drop tank.


Peregrine-01
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Peregrine-02
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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2018, 01:45:12 AM »
 :smiley: :D

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2018, 02:10:41 AM »
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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2018, 05:04:41 AM »
That's truly inspired, Mr Gimper and I especially like that wicked cool recee pod you made!

Will watch with interest!

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2018, 09:39:07 AM »
 :smiley:
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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2018, 05:37:43 PM »
Very interesting Carl  -----   :icon_meditation:

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2018, 01:27:41 AM »
 Way cool. PRU blue for the finish?

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2018, 01:43:08 AM »
Beautiful work and concept.  Looking forward to seeing the final product.

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2018, 02:10:47 AM »
A very convincing combination of parts that do go together very well. 
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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2018, 04:59:07 AM »
Thats a great combination of components, looking really cool. A PRU blue finish would look great.

Nice one!

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #10 on: May 17, 2018, 06:30:12 AM »
Thats a great combination of components, looking really cool. A PRU blue finish would look great.

Nice one!

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2018, 10:11:25 AM »
Wow - what a great idea! The P-80C flying surfaces are a perfect match! The required surgery looks far less extensive than I would have expected.

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2018, 04:03:02 PM »
Thats a great combination of components, looking really cool. A PRU blue finish would look great.

Nice one!

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Perfect !  :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #13 on: July 23, 2018, 12:52:28 AM »
Frank3k beat me to the finish line. Must the extra drag from the drop tanks.

This flying bathtub is done. I used the postwar PRU paint scheme as I already have too many all PRU blue builds.

The canopy supports are thicker as the Peregrine was pressurized (and I could not get my hand steady enough to get a thin line).


Peregrine-PR1-04
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Peregrine-PR1-02
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Peregrine-PR1-05
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Peregrine-PR1-03
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Peregrine-PR1-02
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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #14 on: July 23, 2018, 01:13:57 AM »
Fantastic! I still like your combination of flying surfaces and overall color and markings better than mine.

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #15 on: July 23, 2018, 03:27:56 AM »
A most excellent creation Carl.  Wing tip tanks are a bonus feature!
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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #17 on: July 23, 2018, 06:15:11 AM »
very nice

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2018, 05:00:52 PM »
Beautiful idea, beautiful result!

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #19 on: July 25, 2018, 06:44:24 AM »
That's one very crisp, clean magnificent model, Mr Gimper!

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #20 on: July 25, 2018, 05:26:54 PM »
What a nice vehicle for one's peregrinations.  First class Sir.
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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #21 on: July 25, 2018, 05:48:49 PM »
That looks really good Carl (as does Frank's one).

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #22 on: July 28, 2018, 07:13:22 AM »
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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #23 on: August 03, 2018, 04:18:39 PM »
Shades of Allies 46.  Tip tanks color adds to effect.

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #24 on: August 11, 2018, 10:54:28 PM »
Thats a really Good looker, as I said before nice combination of parts now beautifully finished.

Like it !

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #25 on: August 11, 2018, 11:21:33 PM »
From what I've read, the E28/39 was spec'd to be able to have four .303's. That could be changed to .5's or a pair of 20mm's, maybe in pods under the wings.

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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #26 on: February 19, 2020, 03:26:01 AM »
Beauty build!

A most excellent creation Carl.  Wing tip tanks are a bonus feature!

Not only that, but on the P-80 it was found that when fitted with those style tanks the airflow off the wingtips was improved and there was an significant increase in speed.
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Re: 1/72 Gloster Peregrine PR.I
« Reply #27 on: February 20, 2020, 06:59:42 AM »
As I said above......... Perfect ! :smiley: :smiley:

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