Polikarpov I-15 PDRV Navy: Finished Pics Page 3

NARSES2 · May 24, 2020, 07:26:13 AM

That's not what I was expecting it to look like at all. Great stuff sir

zenrat · May 25, 2020, 04:34:55 AM

Thanks Chris.

What were you expecting?

NARSES2 · May 25, 2020, 06:31:51 AM

Quote from: zenrat on May 25, 2020, 04:34:55 AM
Thanks Chris.

What were you expecting?

I wasn't expecting that colour scheme to start with, but the real game changer for me is the canopy. It just somehow makes it look so much more modern ? It could almost be an 80's design for a stunt/aerobatic aircraft, especially with a different cowling set up. It just doesn't look 30's with that canopy.

zenrat · May 26, 2020, 03:21:35 AM

Canopy does change the look. But as it's from a Mk1 Spit it is period. It was a late change as I dropped and lost the standard windscreen right at the end of the build.
Cowling is standard I-15bis. Straight out of the box. I just painted it with metaliser is all. There's a nicely detailed Shvetsov M25V under there. I even rusted the exhaust. And then glued the cowlings on, covering it all up.

Glad you like it Brad F.

NARSES2 · May 26, 2020, 06:33:54 AM

Quote from: zenrat on May 26, 2020, 03:21:35 AM
Canopy does change the look. But as it's from a Mk1 Spit it is period. It was a late change as I dropped and lost the standard windscreen right at the end of the build.
Cowling is standard I-15bis. Straight out of the box. I just painted it with metaliser is all. There's a nicely detailed Shvetsov M25V under there. I even rusted the exhaust. And then glued the cowlings on, covering it all up.

Ah interesting. I'd not realised it was a Spitfire canopy. I knew you'd kept the cowling. What I meant was a slightly more modern looking one, say similar to a Lavochkin one, and it would look like a modern aerobatic aircraft.

zenrat · May 27, 2020, 04:24:08 AM

Ah, yes. I see what you mean about the cowling now.

Weaver · May 27, 2020, 05:35:51 AM

That's a good one - the colour scheme is especially nice.

The whole Polikarpov range looks good for carrier use.

NARSES2 · May 27, 2020, 06:19:11 AM

Quote from: Weaver on May 27, 2020, 05:35:51 AM

The whole Polikarpov range looks good for carrier use.

They do don't they. I'd never thought about it before until I saw this build.

Time to have a rummage through those old A Model kits I have in the stash ? Better have a stiff drink first though

zenrat · May 28, 2020, 04:47:41 AM

ICM also do I-16's, gull wing I-15's, I-153's, and I-1's ( IL-400's) in 1/72.
I've built an ICM I-16 as well as this one and both are fiddly (particularly the interiors) but go together well with some perseverance.

NARSES2 · May 28, 2020, 06:10:03 AM

Cheers

Tophe · May 29, 2020, 11:40:56 AM

Belated congratulations!

(The notify tool did not warn me, but I saw the completed status in the "Finished Builds" page)
I love this I-15 with a canopy, so much better than without.

zenrat · May 30, 2020, 03:25:16 AM

Thanks Tophe.

Weaver · May 30, 2020, 08:41:52 AM

Quote from: zenrat on May 28, 2020, 04:47:41 AM
ICM also do I-16's, gull wing I-15's, I-153's, and I-1's ( IL-400's) in 1/72.
I've built an ICM I-16 as well as this one and both are fiddly (particularly the interiors) but go together well with some perseverance.

SMER do/did I-16s and I-153 (maybe others too).