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| Polikarpov I-16 Rata; 1:32 Scale (03914) | |
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| Johni044 | May 27 2018, 08:56 PM Post #21 |
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The world’s first Cantilever single engined monoplane fighter with retractable undercarriage, quite a pugnacious little beast by all accounts Andy. After the decals settled down I bedded them in by giving the complete airframe a coat of matt varnish, followed by a dark wash, as I wanted a painted aluminium finish rather than a NMF one. A distinctive item of the plane, which is not mentioned in the instructions, is the polished metal ring at the front of the engine cowls. After masking I tried a Molotow chrome pen on the ring and apart from a little seepage under the tape I am very impressed with the product, I also used it on the U/C oleo. ![]() I then moved onto the U/C themselves and again I deviated from the instructions which tell you to attach the U/C bay doors to the legs prior to assembly, I didn’t like that idea so fitted the U/C legs in place before then attaching the doors, this seemed to work fine and is the process I would recommend. Another thing not mentioned in the instructions is the U/C retract mechanism. The wheels on this plane were hand cranked shut (37 turns on a handle in the cockpit) and this was accomplished by a line which ran from the U/C bay to the U/C wheel axle, I will be looking to replicate this somehow on the model. A few little bits and pieces to add then it will be complete. |
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| DH764 | May 28 2018, 12:07 PM Post #22 |
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The Mighty Fin
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| Johni044 | Jun 1 2018, 08:49 AM Post #23 |
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Make: Revell (Re-Box of ICM Kit 32001) Scale: 1:32 Kit Number: 03914 Model: Polikarpov I-16 Type 24 Markings: “Red 41” 4th FAR USSR Navy, Baltic Fleet Aviation, Winter 1941 Paint Method: Paint Brush Paints Used: Revell Aquacolor, Molotow Chrome Pen. Decals Fixing: Humbrol Decalfix Weathering: Flory Dark and Brown washes, very thinned Aquacolor Varnishes: Revell matt Aquacolor Aftermarket: Eduard seatbelt set 33185 Scratch Build: Ezline U/C retract cables This is a really good fitting kit of the first cantilever low set monoplane fighter with retracting undercarriage in service anywhere in the world. I thoroughly enjoyed making it and can recommend it to any modeller with a little experience. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Thanks once again to Revell for the review sample. |
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| jacksdad64 | Jun 1 2018, 09:55 AM Post #24 |
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I think I may have to get one of them. |
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| peebeep | Jun 1 2018, 01:52 PM Post #25 |
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Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious
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Definitely alchemy. Great finishing skills (as ever). |
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| DH764 | Jun 1 2018, 03:40 PM Post #26 |
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The Mighty Fin
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Enjoyed following this build.....super result at the end Andy |
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| CPNGROATS | Jun 1 2018, 03:43 PM Post #27 |
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RATA Cheers, ggc |
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| Jamesv9820 | Jun 1 2018, 06:25 PM Post #28 |
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Liking this one. Looks a tidy little model kit. Nice job on the construction too |
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I think I may have to get one of them.
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