JWM Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) Hi, Polikarpov I-152 (I-15 bis) was Soviet fighter of end of thirties. It developed from I-15 by change of engine to more powerfull one and reconfiguration of middle part of upper wing. The latest appeard to be not good decission since next improved version - the I-153 returned to wing of I-15. Model is by ICM old tool (from ~1995: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/138166-icm-72013-i-15bis ). I Those days it was surprisingly nice detailed kit. It was for about 20 years in my stash until now... However now the new tool kit by ICM, even better is available. I replaced the windscreen by the spare vacu from Azur I-15. Model present I-152 in colours of VVS from short war between Japan and Soviet Union from summer of 1939, which is known as "Nomonhan incident" or "Khalkin-gol clashes". In fact it was much serious war, the number of involved tanks was bigger than in any battle of WWII until the Kursk. Soviet introduced mottled schemes in this war, which never appearde before or later on any other war theater (AFAIK). In French booklet on this war there are photos of three mottled I-152, but the tail is not visible. On colour profile no number is presented, but is is mentioned, that it was there likely. I decided to add some number in style (red outlined white) rather typical to VVS of those yeras. Sorry for this a bit what iff...but some number must be there anyway. Here she is: This is my number twelve of this year. Comments welcome Regards Jerzy-Wojtek Edited August 9, 2017 by JWM Switch to Flickr 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Always like the history behind your builds and a bit of 'whiifery' now and again is a good thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Looks good! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Gordon Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I do like that paint job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 That really is a top-class built 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Nice. That scheme looks like eye ache. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Superb piece of work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hi Jerzy! Nice to see another of your beautiful models. The camo scheme looks spectacular. Cheers, Mario 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Well done model, didn't know the Soviets ever used that kind of camouflage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Nice-looking Super Chato, J-W! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Gents, I appreciete deeply your comments. Thank you Regards Jerzy-Wojtek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Very nice model, you have done a particularly good job on the camouflage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 11 hours ago, old thumper said: Very nice model, you have done a particularly good job on the camouflage. Old thumper - many thanks I;ve just noticed that you are from Southampton. I never been there yet, but one day I think i will visit your town. From four months my daughter live there and no plans about returning home... Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 2 hours ago, JWM said: Old thumper - many thanks I;ve just noticed that you are from Southampton. I never been there yet, but one day I think i will visit your town. From four months my daughter live there and no plans about returning home... Regards J-W I wouldn't say that Southampton is a beautiful place but it is safe and convenient, basically it is one of those places where nothing very much happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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