Polikarov I-15 Pro 30-ies Racer

[63cpe]

I like to convert unlikely aircraft to racers now and then. This one started as an answer to: What if there was a special class for aircraft from "the golden age of air history"; The thirties? Maybe this series is called the pro 30-ies and was only qualified for racers with origins dating back to the 1930-ies. All mechanics had to be from the 30-ies, aerodynamics are allowed to be changed to contemporary and experimental standard.

I used parts of an 1/144 Henschel Hs 123 wing slimmed down, Arado 196 engine and a slimmed down Polikarpov I-15 fuselage.

IMG_4900 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_4901 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_4902 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_4903 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_4906 (2) by Buddy Holly, on Flickr
IMG_4912 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

More pictures here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jetsonsspecial/albums/72157691529858890/with/28492518158/

Cheers,
David

[Tophe]

I clap my hands loudly...
I built an I-15 (or I-153), Heller 1/72, when I was a child, but I was so sad it had no canopy, like a face with no eye. You provided the cure: inventing a canopy! Great!

[zenrat]

Fantastic.  Great inspiration for the Racing GB when it comes.

[PR19_Kit]

Very sleek and meaningful, and a super colour scheme too. 

[NARSES2]

Does look good, very art-deco. Looks like it should be in some 1930's made movie that's set in the future

[Dizzyfugu]

Fantastic.  Great inspiration for the Racing GB when it comes.

Second that, I like it a lot, too. Bad timing, though! 

[63cpe]

Thanks gentlemen,

Yeah timing is a bit off.. but plan to join in on the Racer GB anyway...with another entry offcourse.

David