The I-16 is actually the predecessor of the I-180. Because the I-180 got a bigger engine the fuselage was lengthened to restore the centre of gravity. So the I-16 is even smaller!BlackSheep214 wrote:Eduard and ICM has it in 1/48 scale, ICM typically got it in 1/32 scale. Mostly I-16 Type 24 variants.
A model 1/72 Polikarpov I-180 (third prototype)
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Re: A model 1/72 Polikarpov I-180 (third prototype)
Beautiful build Borg, that is simply stunning work!
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Re: A model 1/72 Polikarpov I-180 (third prototype)
Ah...BorgR3mc0 wrote:The I-16 is actually the predecessor of the I-180. Because the I-180 got a bigger engine the fuselage was lengthened to restore the centre of gravity. So the I-16 is even smaller!BlackSheep214 wrote:Eduard and ICM has it in 1/48 scale, ICM typically got it in 1/32 scale. Mostly I-16 Type 24 variants.
Funny they look the same shape-wise but I’m glad for the history lesson. My understanding they were maneuverable against German Luftwaffe. I wonder if there any surviving ones still around - at least that are still flyable left.
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Re: A model 1/72 Polikarpov I-180 (third prototype)
Ah...
Funny they look the same shape-wise but I’m glad for the history lesson. My understanding they were maneuverable against German Luftwaffe. I wonder if there any surviving ones still around - at least that are still flyable left.
I think Kermit Weeks has one
Funny they look the same shape-wise but I’m glad for the history lesson. My understanding they were maneuverable against German Luftwaffe. I wonder if there any surviving ones still around - at least that are still flyable left.
I think Kermit Weeks has one
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Re: A model 1/72 Polikarpov I-180 (third prototype)
Wait... the real one?
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Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
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Author unknown- 352nd Fighter Group, Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney
“Send one plane it’s a sortie; send two planes it’s a flight; send four planes it’s a test of airpower. - Richard Kohn
Re: A model 1/72 Polikarpov I-180 (third prototype)
And there are a couple of Polikarpov’s flying in New Sealand Wanaka.
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Re: A model 1/72 Polikarpov I-180 (third prototype)
Just looked it up. He bought it from CAF a month agoBlackSheep214 wrote: Wait... the real one?
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Re: A model 1/72 Polikarpov I-180 (third prototype)
Awesome build!
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