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Scott Lyle
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1/48 Eduard Polikarpov I-16

November 9, 2024 · in Aviation · · 21 · 198

Here is Eduard's 1/48 Polikarpov I-16 Type 24, popularly associated with Boris Safonov. I added some rivets using a rivet tool and rocket rails under the wings. I also added Moskit exhausts. More photos are available at my website http://www.lylesmodels.com. Thanks for looking, happy modeling!

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21 responses

  1. Sharp build, Scott

  2. Really nice finish— I like the subtle variations in the green paint. Eduard’s I-16 is a really fun kit to build.

  3. Really beautiful result, Scott!

  4. WOW beautiful. Paint job really pops. The marbling technique has revitalized aircraft modeling

  5. An excellent result, Scott @slyle
    Very nice paintwork.

  6. Great scale modeling here! 🤩 Excellent result, Scott @slyle! 👏

  7. I just received an I-16 type 10 and I’m trying to figure out what colors to use. What brand paint and colors did you use on your model?

    • Hi Mike, I used AK Real Colors paints. For the under sides I used their AMT-7 Light Blue, and for the upper sides I used their AMT-4 Green, but varied it a little by mixing in some white or black. These different shades were applied randomly to vary the green color of the upper sides. I think the Type 10 was used in the Spanish Civil War and there were some pretty colorful schemes!

  8. Hi Mike, I used AK Real Colors paints. For the under sides I used their AMT-7 Light Blue, and for the upper sides I used their AMT-4 Green, but varied it a little by mixing in some white or black. These different shades were applied randomly to vary the green color of the upper sides. I think the Type 10 was used in the Spanish Civil War and there were some pretty colorful schemes!

  9. Fabulous work on a great kit. Excellent, Scott @slyle

  10. Lovely paint and weathering!

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