#699 Gloster Pioneer E.28-39
Building the Gloster Pioneer E.28-39 from Clear Prop models of Ukraine.
Notes
Gloster E.28/39 was the first British jet-engined aircraft.
The first E.28/39 prototype W4041/G flew in 1941. In 1946, the first prototype (W4041) was placed in the Science Museum in Central London
The Kit
The Gloster E28/39 Pioneer CP72007 1:72 kit in 1:72 scale is made by Clear Prop models of Ukraine.
Marking Schemes
Markings are provided for four different schemes:
- 1: W4041, RAF Cranwell, 1941
- 2: W4041, RAE Farnborough, 1944
- 3: W4041, Brockworth, 1941
- 4: W4046, RAE Farnborough, 1943
Paints used for the selected scheme (1) W4041, RAF Cranwell, 1941:
| Feature | Color | Recommended | Paint Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| A intakes | Aluminium | Humbrol 56 | 77.701 |
| B upper camo | Dark Earth | Humbrol 29 | H72 |
| C upper camo | Dark Green | Humbrol 116 | H36 |
| D n/a | Ocean Grey | Humbrol 106 | |
| E underbelly | Trainer Yellow | Humbrol 188 | H4 |
| F n/a | Dull Red | Humbrol 70 | |
| G jet exhaust | Gun Metal | Humbrol 27004 | H18 |
| H tyres, instruments | Black | Humbrol 33 | 70.950 Black |
| J cockpit | Cockpit Green | Humbrol 78 | H60 |
| K seat | Leather | Humbrol 62 | H37 |
| L struts, landing gear | Silver | Humbrol 11 | H8 |
Build Log
the instructions called for 10g in the nose but I’m short of depleted uranium! This squashed 1.8g lead weight was all I could fit and luckily just enough to not be a tail-sitter
Just a nice simple build, no weathering to speak of or special effects. I really enjoyed this kit.
Credits and References
- this project on scalemates
- Gloster E28/39 Pioneer Clear Prop! No. CP72007 1:72
- Gloster E.28/39 - wikipedia
- 1/72 GLOSTER E28/39 PIONEER STARTER KIT CP72007 - Clear Prop models