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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.

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!

Beautiful build Borg, that is simply stunning work!

BorgR3mc0 wrote:

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.

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!

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.

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

Wait... the real one?

And there are a couple of Polikarpov’s flying in New Sealand Wanaka.

BlackSheep214 wrote: Wait... the real one?

Just looked it up. He bought it from CAF a month ago

Awesome build!