Gavia 1/48 Polikarpov Po-2
Hello! Another model of the box – at that time it Po-2, owned by Aviation border troops of the USSR, the 50s of the last century. Built with little or no modifications, only slightly fiddled with wing-racks. Online not so many models of this aircraft, so it will not be unnecessary)).
Enjoy all the view!
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AL HOFFMAN said on December 29, 2013
Another of your outstanding builds. The engine. Really stands out.
Nikola Pentić said on December 29, 2013
Very nice. The finish is great.
George Williams said on December 29, 2013
A very nice, clean build, Maxim, which you’ve managed to do while at the same time making the aircraft look ‘old’, good job.
Alan Rush said on December 29, 2013
Looks great Maxim. Nicely painted and weathered to show use but not over the top. Interesting subject too. I have always been drawn to biplanes but don’t know where to start. Any suggestions for models or manufacturers that are gentle on beginners? It is the rigging that puzzles me most.
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on June 14, 2015
Alan, I’d try Eduards 48th Fokker DVII series, and DRI (sorry, triplane) both types have minimal rigging.
If you can find them, Accurate Miniatures F3F series have photoetch rigging enclosed. Line ’em up, glue, and you’re done.
My .02 cents worth.
Frank Cronin said on December 29, 2013
Maxim,
Outstanding as usual. You are an incredible builder.
Korolev Vlad said on December 30, 2013
Maxim, as always great job!
My congratulations!
Best regards, Vlad.
Maxim Bylkin said on December 30, 2013
Thank you for your kind words, colleagues!
Alan – must begin with airplanes, with a minimum of bracing wires on. For example, the Fokker EV. Then move on to the Nieuport, or monoplane. And only then can fight monsters like Fe-2b.)))
Alan Rush said on January 1, 2014
Thanks for your advice Maxim. If I work up the courage, I will start there. Once again, looks great.
Simon Whitney said on December 30, 2013
You astound me every time Maxim, yet another top quality build of very high standards.
A very well done sir.
Look forward to more of your work in the new year.
Mike Maynard said on December 30, 2013
Nice clean build of a not so common model aircraft.
bob mack said on January 1, 2014
another heroic effort
Christian WERY said on June 14, 2015
A plane i’ve tried to build in 1/72 scale but failed (MPM). This one is well achieved.
Maxim Bylkin said on June 14, 2015
Now, there are already two models of Po-2 in a decent quality – it Gavia and IСM. You can try again)))) if you want.
Paul van Acker said on October 23, 2016
I know this an old post, but I jut bought one of these kits and wanted to see some built. Looks great. Nice job. 🙂