Unknown Gloster Gladiator manufacturer

[PeterF]

I have a Gloster Gladiator from a club member who has passed away and I would like to identify the kit if anybody recognises it. I have tried searching on Google but have not unearthed anything. Some pertinent details are

 

Wingspan  167cm = 66in which puts it at about 1:6 scale

Power         2 stroke 90

Wings         built as 2 full span wings

Fuselage    Fully moulded fuselage, rear section has balsa stringers glued to the outside of the fibreglass with fabric type covering over.

U/C             Heavy duty piano wire soldered construction

 

A couple of other details are the wing retaining bolts have nylon bolts which sit inside machined inserts which sit in cups in the wings.

 

It needs some TLC, especially new cabane struts but it appears to be structurally sound.

 

Does anyone have any idea about the manufacturer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[David Ovenden]

It looks like the Phil Ramsey kit to my eyes. But I never had one so I may well be wrong!

Edited July 24, 2022 by David Ovenden

[stu knowles]

Definately a Phil Ramsey Gladiator although with a few non kit specified mods, like to stringers on the o/s of the fus.  Flew mine with a Zenoah 20 and no ballast.  Rigging / de rigging is a pain unless you have a car that takes it one piece

[stu knowles]

[Guest]

Nice one Stu,looks the bizz.

JIm

[PeterF]

Thanks everyone.