#25 • Roden Gloster Gladiator Mk.I/Mk. II/J8 Model 438

Part of Purple Gallery - Lego, Diecast Vehicles, Model Kits & More (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $5.00

Status: Sold

Open box, loose parts, appears complete. The Roden 438 is a 1:48 scale plastic model kit of the Gloster Gladiator Mk.I/Mk.II/J-8 released in 2004, focusing on meteorological reconnaissance and foreign service roles. Kit Overview Scale: 1:48 Manufacturer: Roden (Kit #438) Release Year: 2004 Skill Level: 3 (Intermediate) Material: Unpainted plastic parts with new decals for meteo and international variants Subject HistoryAircraft Type: British last-of-the-line biplane fighter used at the start of World War II. Special Roles: Later in the war, many surviving Gladiators transitioned from frontline combat to training and meteorological (Meteo) reconnaissance duties, or served with foreign operators like the Swedish Air Force (designated J-8). Box has wear from storage. jrb.