Epimedium Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Another one off the production line.... Polikarpov I-16, Type 10, 1. Squadron, Lina Base, Spain, April 1938. The kit is somewhat daunting when you're first presented with the sprues and care will be needed throughout the build, there are no major problems it's just a bit of an old school build, meaning filler on every join and wing roots with a large gap etc. I used super glue as a filler which worked quite well, the few panel lines were then re-scribed and I added a few rivets around the engine cowling. The cockpit is sparse, as the real thing and you can't really see anything other than the chair. Seatbelts are supplied in etch metal and resin exhausts are included. For the silver ring on the cowling I used a thin strip of foil tape which works from stand off scale but would have been better painted. Painting was quite straightforward and done in a day with MRP standard soviet colours from WW2. There are decals for the fin but I chose to paint this instead, the rest of the decals are nice, maybe slightly thick for the scale. For finishing I used a different method by buffing the paint back with a cloth and sanding sticks, then I rubbed pigments lightly all over the airframe to give a dusty look. I'm trying to get a bit of realism from my larger models and I've started experimenting with techniques such as not having dead straight lines on paint finishes, building in imperfections in the finish and trying not to use the conversational gloss coat, matt coat etc. and instead buff the paint back with a cloth and fine sanding sticks. I would have preferred paint masks for the markings on this build so I may move to that for future builds over 1/48. Anyway hope you can see what I'm trying to achieve Kit: Azur Polikarpov I-16, Type 10, Super Mosca Scale: 1/32 Built: OOB Paints used: MRP RLM 62, MRP-024 A II G Light Blue, Xf 7, MRP White, MRP Black, Xf 58 Weathering: Mig pigments European Earth, Desert Sand, Flory Dark Dirt Wash 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangesherbert Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 She's a beaut ! Love these little ole planes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Nice result! In 1/32 it is likely a big model, anyway Regards J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Lovely little kit👍 It always made me wonder if the designer didnt see the GeeBee racer in a picture and tried to turn the thing into a fighter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Great looking I-16, I do like the finish you have achieved. Edited August 3, 2017 by Tbolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 18 hours ago, JWM said: Nice result! In 1/32 it is likely a big model, anyway Regards J-W Not really, in 1/32nd it's shorter than a 1/48th P-47! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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