Nikitin- Shevchenko IS 1 and IS 2 Prototype folding fighter. Kit Amodel 1/72

[MACALAIN]

[Armorrich]

Very interesting machines. I like the consistency in paint jobs for prototype designs. It sets them apart from the operational ones. Well done. 

 

Cheers...Rich 

[HPoirot]

An excellent idea to build two models to show the wings folded and extended. 👍

Now we know where the design of the Star Wars X-Wings originated from… 😀

Edited July 9, 2024 by HPoirot

[TEXANTOMCAT]

I agree - never heard of this beastie before - nice work!

[bennyboi]

wow, unique as all get out. Love it!

[georgeusa]

Just a very novel idea to portray this unique airplane to show both modes it can fly in.  Interesting concept, but you know the wing folding mechanism would deteriorate the performance versus a similar aircraft without the wing apparatus.  Like comparing Wildcats with non-folding wings and those with folding wings.  Thanks for sharing.

[MACALAIN]

17 hours ago, Armorrich said:

Very interesting machines. I like the consistency in paint jobs for prototype designs. It sets them apart from the operational ones. Well done. 

 

Cheers...Rich 

Thank you very much and welcome my friend.

 

Alain

[Whofan]

This certainly demonstrates how innovative the Russians were in that  late  ‘30’s period.

 

Such an unusual subject really nicely modelled. 
 

As it’s an A model kit, is it an injection mould, not a resin kit?

Edited July 10, 2024 by Whofan

[MACALAIN]

22 hours ago, HPoirot said:

An excellent idea to build two models to show the wings folded and extended. 👍

Now we know where the design of the Star Wars X-Wings originated from… 😀

Maybe George Lucas is a modeler😀

 

Alain

[MACALAIN]

On 09/07/2024 at 17:26, TEXANTOMCAT said:

I agree - never heard of this beastie before - nice work!

Thank you very much. This one is from a serie of not ordinary Soviet plane of the 30/40.

Some are already on this site.

 

Alain

[bigbadbadge]

Great work Alain  the models depicting folded and extended wings is a cracking idea.  Both look fantastic. 

Chris

[invidia]

Fantastic looking models, great to show the flying/folded version.

And a great use of an old matchbox stand.

[MACALAIN]

On 09/07/2024 at 20:31, bennyboi said:

wow, unique as all get out. Love it!

Thank you very much.

 

Alain

[MACALAIN]

On 09/07/2024 at 22:58, georgeusa said:

Just a very novel idea to portray this unique airplane to show both modes it can fly in.  Interesting concept, but you know the wing folding mechanism would deteriorate the performance versus a similar aircraft without the wing apparatus.  Like comparing Wildcats with non-folding wings and those with folding wings.  Thanks for sharing.

Thank you mate and welcome for your comments.

 

Alain

[112 Squadron]

It is always interesting to see more of your unique collection of Soviet prototypes. Thanks for sharing them with us Alain.

[MACALAIN]

On 10/07/2024 at 08:23, Whofan said:

This certainly demonstrates how innovative the Russians were in that  late  ‘30’s period.

 

Such an unusual subject really nicely modelled. 
 

As it’s an A model kit, is it an injection mould, not a resin kit?

Thank you mate. Yes indeed, this one is a plastic one.

More to come.

 

Alain

[MACALAIN]

On 11/07/2024 at 08:25, bigbadbadge said:

Great work Alain  the models depicting folded and extended wings is a cracking idea.  Both look fantastic. 

Chris

Thank's a lot Chris.

 

Alain

[Donald]

Great idea to build a duo of this unusual type. Very interesting subject.

[MACALAIN]

On 11/07/2024 at 09:58, invidia said:

Fantastic looking models, great to show the flying/folded version.

And a great use of an old matchbox stand.

Thank you very much.

 

Alain

[François Escudé]

Hi Alain !, to stay in line with some comments .. let the force be with you !! Again a new bunch of nice and so original models !! 

Congrats my friend  !!!👏😉

[MACALAIN]

On 11/07/2024 at 17:34, 112 Squadron said:

It is always interesting to see more of your unique collection of Soviet prototypes. Thanks for sharing them with us Alain.

Thank you mate and welcome. More next week.

 

Alain

[MACALAIN]

On 12/07/2024 at 17:01, Donald said:

Great idea to build a duo of this unusual type. Very interesting subject.

Thank you very much.

 

Alain

[MACALAIN]

On 12/07/2024 at 19:55, François Escudé said:

Hi Alain !, to stay in line with some comments .. let the force be with you !! Again a new bunch of nice and so original models !! 

Congrats my friend  !!!👏😉

Bien merci François.

Plus mardi prochain.

 

Alain

[MACALAIN]

Thank you for your comments and your likes.

 

Alain