Sino-Japanese War...1/48 Polikarpov I-16 Type 10, Chinese Nationalist Airforce

3/2024

The second of three I-16 my dad finished since the new year started.
Eduard kit, decals are a mix of Begemot and Blue Rider, painted with AK RC AII Green and Blue.
Used 0,4mm plastic rods for the landing gear retraction cables.

Build thread here
https://imodeler.com/groups/serving-under-another-flag/forum/topic/white-sun-blue-sky-1-48-polikarpov-i-16-type-10-chinese-nationalist-airforce/

After the signing of the Sino-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact on 21 August 1937, 216 I-16 fighter of various types were supplied to the Chinese Air Force. The most numerous among them was the Type 10.

Aircraft of 24th Chungtai, IV Tatui, Chinese Airforce.
On Sept. 13th 1940, I-16s of this unit were the first to engage the new Japanese A6M Zero in combat.

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