Alley Cat | 1/32 Gloster Gamecock - 17 and 23 Sqn.
Reviewed by Iain Ogilvie
Alley Cat resin Gloster Gamecock in 1:32
Available for some time now - and a re-issue of the Montex kit - I was delighted to be able to acquire a copy from Ali at A2Zee at Scale Modelworld, Telford, last year. Like many - I have a bit of a 'thing' for RAF inter-war types and I'd never have dreamed we'd have seen a Gamecock in 1:32!
Stoutly packaged in Alley Cat's usual sturdy box this kit is up there with the best in terms of quality, accuracy and completeness - but may take me a while to get started - nothing to do with the quality of the kit - more a morbid fear of rigging!
They say a picture speaks a thousand words - I'm sure the following images will illustrate what's in the box far better than my ramblings could:
Alley Cat released two boxings - this with markings for 17 and 23 Sqns, and a second with markings for 3 and 43 Sqns.
Excellent colour three-views are provided, along with two superb decal sheets - great colour, register and overall quality.
Instructions are superb - very clear and detailed.
The kit is currently available directly from Alley Cat in two boxings: 3 and 43 Sqn and 17 and 23 Sqn markings.
Very highly recommended to all with an interest in inter-war aviation.
Review sample courtesy of my wallet.
Iain
© Iain Ogilvie 2014
This review was published on Sunday, December 29 2013; Last modified on Tuesday, October 13 2020