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1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:39 pm
by 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.
Re: 1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:54 pm
by wappynutter
Re: 1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 2:13 pm
by UKscalemodeller
Re: 1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:42 pm
by Nige201980
Looks great mate especially as it your 1st since being back.
Re: 1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:43 pm
by T3hGuppy
Funky little plane their dude.
What's with the landing gear covers look a funny shape in the first pic?
Re: 1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:16 pm
by UKscalemodeller
T3hGuppy wrote: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.
Re: 1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:22 pm
by T3hGuppy
Ahhh I see!!
Great stuff.
Re: 1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 12:00 am
by 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
Re: 1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:24 am
by UKscalemodeller
Lee wrote: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?
Re: 1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:46 am
by Lee
Excellent kit mate - Total recommend
Re: 1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2013 10:26 am
by UKscalemodeller
Just added the type 17 to my wish list
Re: 1/72 60's Revell Ploikarpov i-16
Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 2:55 pm
by Emilliano
Theres always something about the first model.nice one mate..i should post mine as well..
