Polikarpov I-16 `Rata`

[russ c]

Hi Everyone, just managed to finish and photograph my latest build; Eduards weekend edition I-16

Which I finished in the kit markings to represent an aircraft of:

Sinkiang Aviation Unit, Dihua airfield, China, 1941-42

Only additions to what came in the box was some seat belts and

the undercarriage retraction cables

Don`t know a lot about these so probably a few boo-boos

but hopefully nothingserious.

Hope you enjoy, thanks for looking.

Cheers Russ

[Nick Millman]

Looks good to me! Although the cowling could be black. Some info and pics here:-

http://www.aviationofjapan.com/2009/09/xinjiang-and-kuomintang.html

Nick

[Learstang]

Lovely little Ishak (Russian for "donkey" - the Soviet nickname for the aircraft)! As always, nice to see Soviet aircraft gracing this august forum.

Regards,

Jason

[sean]

Cracking job Russ, I love these wee planes and your's is a fine looking rendition,

Sean

[stevej60]

Another cracking build Russ,and a rare sight on the forum,not an often seen type.

[Martian]

Looks fine to me, I particularly like the Chinese markings.

Martin

[VonkeyVong]

Nice little model.

[Dreamcatcher]

I like a lot this little Fighter and your model is very nicely done.

Congratulations !