xan Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Hello, This plane is the only original I-153 in the world, the last one...polikarpov I-153, he remains in le Bourget Museum in Paris The restauration of the plane put in evidence the moved past of this plane. They discoverd the green coat of the plane was not the original one, but under it there was an alu paint as it was used in the VVS of 1940. In fact the plane was a 238IAP plane here are some other examples: Meanwhile restauration went on, and it appears it was the N°7277 with 21 number. We have a pic of this plane: the IV number the german put on still remain under the green coat: This plane was captured by the germans in lithuania during Barbarossa operation in june of 41. Later it was carried to France to be shown as a war trophy, with a mig-3. But the plane was not complete so they added other planes parts such as a wing. the germans painted then the plane in RLM 62 After the war we know it has been in Meudon when the mig-3 get lost. in 1954 the air museum get the I-153. So the ideia was to represent the plane with her originel paint, and here is the result: hope you like it! Xan Edited February 7, 2017 by xan 45 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Great bit of history to go with a great model,well tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cduckworth Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Great topic and I appreciate the prototype photos - wonderfully built model! Edited February 7, 2017 by cduckworth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Nice looking plane and an excellent finish. Interesting history. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkippyNZ Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Amazing, I honestly thought your model was a real aircraft. Eventually, scrolling down, the pots of paints gave it away. Beautifully done, anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niles Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 This is a beautifully done airplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Beautiful work! I love learning about the original, too - I forgot about the restoration. The I.153 has been a favourite since I was a child and I always enjoyed seeing them at airshows (moreso than the I.16s). I need this kit. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Like it ? Love it ! Excellent build and presentation. The "rigging" is photoetched ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Beautiful model, Sir! Fantastic research and background. The whole thing is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Superb, really nice work there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Very nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 This represents what I'd call serious modelling. Impressive research and a superb end result! Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Very nice model,interesting research too, Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rwa66 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Very nicely painted, a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 sweet paint and weathering job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 WOW !! That build is way too cool !!! Thanks so much for posting. Bob H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xan Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 thanks you everybody for your nice comments ! and for BerndM, yes it's photoetched. I use the one AMG have iin its box, it's perfect! Xan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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