Jon Bryon Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Hello everyone, This is Eduard's 1/48 Polikarpov I-16 Type 10 that I finished in mid-September. The kit is inaccurate for a Spanish aircraft, so I've replaced the windscreen with a vac-formed example from Falcon and rebuilt the fuselage spine with plastic card and CA. The ailerons have been extended as well. Paint is mainly Mr Color applied freehand with an airbrush. The national markings are airbrushed and the only decals are the serials on the tail (which are the wrong font). The plan was to build this in 48 hours, but rather than two days, it took two weeks. I've written an article on this which I believe will appear in the November issue of SAM, so grab that if you want the full story Comments welcome, Cheers Jon 23 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 We're getting spoiled with hot I-16 builds, nice Rata! Love the closeups of the weathering, very impressive 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 I love it!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom.boom Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Beautiful, STUNNING!!! Probably, the best I-16 I saw! Please, could you tell us something about wearing processes you used? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Impressive work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 Thanks everyone 👍 1 hour ago, boom.boom said: Please, could you tell us something about wearing processes you used? It's a mismash of techniques: 1. Airbrushing different shades of the base colours through mottle masks. 2. A layer of tan-coloured Liquitex ink heavily thinned with X-20A. 3. Pin wash of AK Interactive Streaking Grime. 4. A more liberal wash using the same product then removed in a streaking fashion with brushes dampened in thinner. 5. Some AK Interactive Weathering Pencils in places of high relief, blended with brush and water. 6. Fuselage chips added with Vallejo paint and a sponge. 7. Prop weathered using the hairspray technique. 8. Various shades of oil paint were used for discolouring different areas. HTH Jon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autle Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Superb model on all levels and great photography, well done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Very nice! Splendid Mosca Could you elaborate a bit on the canopy issues? I was not aware of any! But your canopy looks very pointy! Type 5 maybe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingo Ritz Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Really well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Bryon Posted October 9, 2021 Author Share Posted October 9, 2021 1 hour ago, exdraken said: Very nice! Splendid Mosca Could you elaborate a bit on the canopy issues? I was not aware of any! But your canopy looks very pointy! Sure. Spanish I-16s like this one had a locally manufactured canopy. You can see it clearly in photos on this website: http://modelismomilitarehistoria.blogspot.com/2019/05/el-polikarpov-i-16-en-espana-en-octubre.html There are at least 2 (maybe 4) photos of this particular airframe. Cheers Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Jon Bryon said: Sure. Spanish I-16s like this one had a locally manufactured canopy. You can see it clearly in photos on this website: http://modelismomilitarehistoria.blogspot.com/2019/05/el-polikarpov-i-16-en-espana-en-octubre.html There are at least 2 (maybe 4) photos of this particular airframe. thanks a lot for this docuement! newer new those differences!, also did not know that some were re-engined with Wright motors! seems that canopy was the only one Spanish engineers could build in Spain after the war! flat panels is way easier than the round ones I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Wow! Well, this is saved for later for inspiration! 👏👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 In a word...spectacular! Wow Jon, this is exceptional model building! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 What a great subject complimented with a unique color scheme makes it even better. Excellent photography quality too. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Really nice I-16 there Jon, cool scheme. Great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Now that's very nice indeed! Your airbrushing skills are amazing....how do you get to be THAT GOOD?! 😁 A lovely finished build indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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