A model 1/72 Polikarpov I-180 (third prototype)

[BorgR3mc0]

The red Polikarpov is done!
After a oil wash I sealed everything in with a semi gloss coat. It came out a bit patchy in my opinion but I think that tinkering anymore with it wil make it worse instead of better.
I also added those typical wires that Polikarpov used for the landing gear.
All in all it was a difficult build due to the short shot fuselage and bad fit.

Build tread here:

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/viewtop ... Polikarpov















All comments are welcome.

[Stuart]

A superb looking build Borg - it looks great in that colour!

[Stikpusher]

That is a sharp looking red Red Bird! Great job on this!

[BlackSheep214]

Love it!! Well done,!!!!

[tempestjohnny]

Great looking build. That pic of you holding it up really shows how tiny it is

[BlackSheep214]

After reading an article about this aircraft in an issue of FlyPast, I’ve gotta add this to my wish list. I need to get it in 1/32 and 1/48 scale.

[BorgR3mc0]

Great looking build. That pic of you holding it up really shows how tiny it is

Yes, it is tiny when you compare it to a P-51 or P-47. The Soviet didn’t have very powerful engines (basically developments of French and British engines) so they worked around that by making small lightweight airframes and light armament.

[BorgR3mc0]

After reading an article about this aircraft in an issue of FlyPast, I’ve gotta add this to my wish list. I need to get it in 1/32 and 1/48 scale.

I am not sure if there is any kit of it in those scales. Ark makes a I-185 in1:48 so who know, maybe they will do the I-180 just as well.

[BlackSheep214]

Eduard and ICM has it in 1/48 scale, ICM typically got it in 1/32 scale. Mostly I-16 Type 24 variants.

[KSaarni]

Well done Borg!



- Kari