Eduard 1/48th Scale Polikarpov I-16 Type 10

Loads of decal options

I made some good progress in the I-16. I forgot how quickly small prop kits go after a string of fast-mover builds packed with drop tanks, ejection seats, JDAMs, Sidewinders and 9000 rivets. I did have to make a small adjustment to get the fuselage to line up snug against the wing roots. These are natural panel lines where the wings and fuselage meet but there ended up being some small gaps and a step at the wing root. To fix this, I stuck a plastic rod shim in the nose to stretch out the fuselage to close the gap with the wings. I then added shims above the wheel bays to raise up the wings to remove the step at the wing root. Worked liked a charm and everything matched perfectly. Almost ready for primer. 

Great tips! And that is starting to look like one of your great planes again..

Thanks, guys!!!!! Great to hear from you, Marco!

Great tip Ian, thanks!
And this little bird starts to look policarpotastic btw, can't wait forvthe colours.

I made some progress on the I-16. First a coat of Tamiya Primer and then I sprayed on the Vallejo A11 Zashchitnyi Dark Green. There won't be much weathering on these and one photo in that I-16 blog I found showed an almost glossy finish on some birds on the flight line in Mongolia. However, I will shoot a slightly lightened green over the top-side fabric surfaces.
 

Great idea to shoot a lighter shade on the horizontal parts Ian, it will add more body to it.

Superb painting Ian !!

It's so small..it almost looks like an egg plane
Great work with the fuselage and cockpit

Thanks, guys! Bert, John--yes, these really are funny looking airplanes, It's built like a Brewster Buffalo. Then when the "widow's-peak" windscreen is added, it looks like it is frowning. 😂😂