Official polikarpov I-16 Painting Thread

[Whiskysierra]

I didn't see this thread started before so here it is.

http://imageshack.us/a/img841/6018/epcs.jpg

Now I can get onto my Boomerangs. :)

[Carl_Brisgamer]

I can't believe this thread hasn't been started previously. Here are my VVS and Spanish Republican I-16's.

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[Flying Officer Kyte]

Great new thread with great new aircraft.
Thanks chaps.
Rob.

[Blackronin]

For the Kindness of Strangers opening chapters - The I-16 dressed with Republican colors.
These are AIM planes. Lovely and full of spirit.

The Red nosed is Joaquim's plane.
And the other two?

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=122323&d=1391866758

The little "Mosca's" were wonderful to fly. It means fly.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=122324&d=1391866763

The international squadron wanted them. The Spanish Nationalists called them "Rata", a rat.
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=122325&d=1391866767

The Russian called him Ishak (the same sound in Russian as I-16) and it means donkey.
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=122327&d=1391866778

And the Finish called him Siipiorava (Flying Squirrel).
http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=122328&d=1391866786

[fast.git]

Great looking models, Joaquim. And thanks for the etymological lesson... had no idea they were referred to in such a diverse and colorful fashion. :)

[Blackronin]

I had I-16 for the Spanish Civil War, but I also wanted the Russian "Little Donkeys" for the third phase of "The Kindness of Strangers" campaign. These are the excellent Shapeways I-16. So here we are:

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=140548&d=1408116693


The photos don't do them justice.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=140549&d=1408116695


They have smoke dirt over the white.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=140550&d=1408116696


Soon they will see the battlefield of invaded URSS and the reunion of lovers.

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=140551&d=1408116698

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Great birds Quim.
I am going to have to go back and re read the story to get back up to speed on this one.
Rob.

[pbhawkin]

Here are two of my I-16s.
They are 1/144 and cast by myself.
7Sqn Spanish republican airforce
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[Blackronin]

Excellent. Cast by yourself? Can you give us more information on that?

[pbhawkin]

Joaquim,
I make these planes and they are available for sale.
See their page on my website: http://www.petersplanes.com/avions/i16/i16.htm

[Blackronin]

Thanks, Peter. Excellent site you have there.
But on WW2, I'm on to 1/200.
Keep it up!

[Naharaht]

Those are great looking paint jobs. Well done everyone! :thumbsup:

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Very nippy looking beasties.:clap:
Rob.

[Nightbomber]

It is really hard to match the quality of the paintjobs here in this thread, but - anyway - those of mine are just gaming pieces prepared to please Prague Con 2015 participants:D So let me present my last soviet Ratas in summer and winter camo. Please note the excellent decals sent me by user prymus, who deserves a :medal: and a :pint: for his generosity. The schemes are generic, but close to original ones;)

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155394&d=1421857875

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155393&d=1421857857

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155395&d=1421857890

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155392&d=1421857838

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155391&d=1421857822

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155397&d=1421857920

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155396&d=1421857905

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=155404&d=1421858114

They can be seen in action here;)

http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?21235-Eastern-Front-Teaser-)-Action-pics!&p=331074#post331074

[Blackronin]

These Ratas are beautiful, Andy!
They deserve REP!

[Пилот]

Brilliant job! I specially like "Victory" one :)

[FatalFlaw]

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I decided to add some pics of one of my favorites!

Frank "Glasgow" Tinker's I-16 and a famous wingman...Plus a possible Combat Scenario at bottom...Enjoy!

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Cheers,

FF

[Flying Officer Kyte]

Even more nifty looking aircraft Scott.
Although not my period, I can appreciate the paint jobs.
Rob.

[FatalFlaw]

Hello All!

:salute:

Just thought that I would add a couple of pics from my conversion projects.

Here we have a captured I-16 type 10 in Nationalist Service during the Spanish Civil War. This is a Re-paint of a Chinese I-16 from Axis & Allies Angels 20...Sorry! :embarrass:

Top Hat, Dice and all insignia were hand-painted by me...hehe...I need to make better decals...time for a laser printer...Yikes!

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Cheers,

FF

[Nightbomber]

A very nice repaint there, :). I like A20/BH system very much as well :D

[pbhawkin]

very nice

[ptownhiker]

That is great freehand painting.

[FatalFlaw]

That is great freehand painting.

Thanks ptownhiker and all!

I am especially proud of the Dice adding to "Seven" on the tail...They mean I can still paint 1/200 and 1/100 scale, even at my age with no magnification. I am starting to wonder how long that is going to be the case, however. :D

Thanks for looking and for the words of encouragement.

Cheers,

FF

[Lt. S.Kafloc]

Some reinforcements for the Nationalists in China.

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All 1/200 from AIM decals by Shed decals and numbers from Mehusela.

[Blackronin]

These are beautiful, Neil.
No REP ammunition for you...

[Kubajs]

Inspired by cards from WoW Revolution in the Sky Squadron Pack, I made these two I-16.
Models by AIM. Home made decals.
My early works three years ago. Since then I learned how to make white numbers better.

https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=235240&d=1508016617

https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=235237&d=1508016617https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=235236&d=1508016617

https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=235239&d=1508016617
https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=235238&d=1508016617

[atomzero]

I'm planning to paint up some of these myself. Where did all of you get your decals? I looked around, and I couldn't find 1/200 red stars anywhere.

[Carl_Brisgamer]

I'm planning to paint up some of these myself. Where did all of you get your decals? I looked around, and I couldn't find 1/200 red stars anywhere.

Thanks for the REP Adam. Armaments in Miniature have good quality VVS decals - www.angelfire.com/nj4/armamentsinminiature/aircraftmarkingsinmini/9mmscalemarkings.htm

[BobP]

Those are great paint jobs. I have 6 AIM I-16's but haven't taken any photos of them. Mine aren't as good as you guys but I will post them later.

[Dowters]

The I 16 is my second favourite plane after the Hurricane. I've recently been trying to research the Khalkhin Gol conflict where these went up against the Japanese KI 10 biplane and KI 47 fighters. Struggling to find a lot of detail but a source for the Japanese models would be great. I've just read a book on the development of the I16 but it doesn't mention Khalkhin Gol at all.
Fantastic pictures from everyone by the way, are they 1/200 or 1/144?

[Dowters]

These are my current offerings by the way, they have only seen action against the 109's
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[Teaticket]

The I 16 is my second favourite plane after the Hurricane. I've recently been trying to research the Khalkhin Gol conflict where these went up against the Japanese KI 10 biplane and KI 47 fighters. Struggling to find a lot of detail but a source for the Japanese models would be great. I've just read a book on the development of the I16 but it doesn't mention Khalkhin Gol at all.
Fantastic pictures from everyone by the way, are they 1/200 or 1/144?

A decent book on Khalkin Gol with some color plates is in the book reviews 'HERE' (https://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/showthread.php?25928-WGSC-Air-War-over-Khalkin-Gol&highlight=air+war+khalkin+gol).

I have a Ki-10 and I-153s from Shapeways, Ki-27s, Ki-21s and Ki-30s from AIM.

[Dowters]

Thanks for the info, I'm off to find that book.

[BobP]

Peter beat me to the punch. I was going to you about what he said. He didn't say however, that he is running a game based on that battle at COLD WARS next month. Between us we will have a substantial force. He has mentioned this book and did a review on it so now need to get it.
Also check out MISCMINI's thread (the Market section). He has a number of decals. I have been using his since he posted his site in here. Just did 4 planes (different ones) today and have to take pictures of them.

[Dowters]

Thanks again, always great help on here.

[BobP]

Fuzzy picture but here are 2 ZVEZDA 1/144 I-16's in Chinese markings. They are after a F-Toys CLAUDE in the other picture.

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[atomzero]

They don't belong here with these other lovely models, but maybe my ugly ducklings can give a laugh or a confidence boost. ;)
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[clipper1801]

Looking good! Keep up the good work!

[Teaticket]

Here are a few I-16s, 2 Shapeways donated by Bob, and the rest AIM.

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The AIM have superior detail, even the underside.
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[OldGuy59]

Far too many nice planes in this thread. I don't know if I can do all of these, but I have a start.

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Spanish Civil War, 1 Esc. However, this is a Type 10 drawing, and they were after the SCW?

[Nightbomber]

Great paintjob, Peter. The recess lines in black change their look superbly. :clap:

[Teaticket]

Thanks Andy. Sometimes I question myself about doing this for the underneath as they are almost never seen.

[fox]

Almost two years without a Rata :)
Here are mine 1/144 zvezda I think these are the only planes I 've got with pilotes ;)
https://i.servimg.com/u/f79/17/77/62/17/img_3944.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/17776217/4924)
https://i.servimg.com/u/f79/17/77/62/17/img_3942.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/17776217/4922)
https://i.servimg.com/u/f79/17/77/62/17/img_3945.jpg (https://servimg.com/view/17776217/4925)