1/48 ClearProp I-16 Type 5, 21st squadron No.5, flew by General Liu Chi-Sheng

[Tommy Liu]

I-16 Type 5 was the first variation of the I-16 series that the Chinese Nationalist Government received from the Soviet Union in October 1937. I-16 was a good supplement for the Curtiss Hawk III loss during the battle of Shanghai.

 

Furthermore, the I-16 performed better and was more reliable than other Chinese aircrafts during the dogfight with the Mitsubishi A5M.  Eventually, I-16 series planes helped the Chinese Air Force to obtain partial air supremacy. 

 

However, this luck ended with the service of the Mitsubishi A6M Zero.

 

Clear Prop manufactured this kit. The kit comes with good details such as rivets on the landing gears and wings. To upgrade the interior and exhaust pipes, I bought the Clear Porp Photo-etched interior set and Resin exhaust pipes. 

 

 

Cheers, 

Tommy 

 

 

 

 

Picture quoted from "“俄械东来”——伊-16战机在抗战中国", https://www.sohu.com/a/576805944_464121

 

 

 

 

Picture quoted from "“俄械东来”——伊-16战机在抗战中国", https://www.sohu.com/a/576805944_464121

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some cockpit pictures and WIP records; 

 

 

 

 

 

WIP on Decals/insignias 

 

 

 

Reference 

1. 萨莎历史讲堂 , “俄械东来”——伊-16战机在抗战中国" August, 2022, source https://www.sohu.com/a/576805944_464121 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 2 by Tommy Liu

[boom.boom]

Great looking model and such OUTSTANDING SUBJECT ...
I am also in the finishing process of Chinese I-16 Type-10 {Ark Models 1/48} .
On the other side, IMHO it could benefit from some weathering. I would like to give You kudos  for the good painting scheme {probably good considering the period}
Once again, for the model and the subject 🥇

Edited October 2 by boom.boom

[Tommy Liu]

2 hours ago, boom.boom said:

Great looking model and such OUTSTANDING SUBJECT ...
I am also in the finishing process of Chinese I-16 Type-10 {Ark Models 1/48} .
On the other side, IMHO it could benefit from some weathering. I would like to give You kudos  for the good painting scheme {probably good considering the period}
Once again, for the model and the subject 🥇

Thank you, I still need more study and practice on weathering. Will try it on my future project.