1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16

[UKscalemodeller]

This was my first model after rediscovering the hobby. Hand painted, with whatever paints I had (hence not looking very 'real'). I scratch built the cockpit interior and added the antenna wire, apart from that it is OOB.







I was pleased and disappointed with it at the same time. It was a learning experience for sure and hopefully will be the worst looking thing I have ever done.

[wappynutter]

Well I like it......

[UKscalemodeller]

Well I like it......

thanks.

[Nige201980]

Looks great mate especially as it your 1st since being back.

[T3hGuppy]

Funky little plane their dude.

What's with the landing gear covers look a funny shape in the first pic?

[UKscalemodeller]

Funky little plane their dude.

What's with the landing gear covers look a funny shape in the first pic?

It'd an oddity of the I-16, the lower half of the gear doors was pulled upwards automatiacaly when the gear was lowered so that it wouldn't dig into the ground. this meant the tyres were 100% covered, unlike the Bf109 where the lower part of the wheel was still visible.

Here's a shot from the front. Oh I also added the retraction cables.

[T3hGuppy]

Ahhh I see!!

Great stuff.

[Lee]

I've built the Eduard 1/48 of this exact plane and that was small. Shudder to think how big the 1/72 version is! Nice way back to the hobby Ian

[UKscalemodeller]

I've built the Eduard 1/48 of this exact plane and that was small. Shudder to think how big the 1/72 version is! Nice way back to the hobby Ian

Thank, I like the i-16 so was thinking of doing another at some point when my skills have improved and I can do it justice. I was thinking of tje eduard one. How good is the kit?

[Lee]

Excellent kit mate - Total recommend

[UKscalemodeller]

Just added the type 17 to my wish list

[Emilliano]

Theres always something about the first model.nice one mate..i should post mine as well..