ICM 1/32 I-16 Type 24

[BarryW]

It is a nice kit Tony, I recommmed it. I will certainly be looking out for more ICM 1/32 releases.

[BarryW]

I have been working on some sub-assemblies:
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While also pulling together the main airframe. Beautiful fit overall, no problems at all with the engine panels though I did see a build where the panels had gaps, not this build.
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There is just a small step to sort out on the underside. I applied some Vallejo Plastic putty, sanded it down and then some Mr Dissolved Putty over the top to help smooth down the surface ready for sanding and feathering in.
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I will finish that tonight, give the model a wash and make sure there are no obvious flaws left before masking and applying a coat of primer.

[flyjoe180]

Looks A1 Barry

[papa 695]

Looking good Barry, and coming along a treat.

[dave]

Coming along nicely, just caught up on this thread.

[Jim R]

Hi Barry
Good progress. Your attention to detail is very worthwhile.
Jim

[yak face]

The more i see the more i want one !! Great progress barry

[yak face]

Btw barry , ICM have also just released a 1/32 polikarpov i-153 ‘chaika’ ,the gull winged biplane that was in production at the same time as the i -16 , looks like another one to get cheers tony

[BarryW]

I applied a black primer coat last night. I have found ust a couple of flaws to treat, one requires a swipe of a sanding stick and the other a little filler and sanding.

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This little ugly duckling of a plane is coming along nicely. I should be able to get on with some base coats within a couple of days.

[BarryW]

Last night I sorted the few flaws I found then I sprayed the underside colour.

As usual I went all over with an initial light coat and then sprayed areas I wanted lighter followed by a mist coat of the base colour mixed with 50% thinner. The latter helps control the contrast between the areas I want darker or lighter. You just apply the mist coats until you get the contrast you want. Very controllable and the best way to get that first stage towards the final weathered appearance. I find that on the underside the black basing is enough to get the effect while on the top, which is subject to more sun exposure, some white is needed in the base colour to get a proper faded look.

This is how the underside looks now and hopefully I will commence with the top colour tonight.

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[BarryW]

Painting is done except for a little bit of touching up. All markings are sprayed, the only decal on this kit is the instrument panel. Weathering next with a panel line wash before a matt varnish coat followed by pigments and streaking effects.
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[Dave Ward]

Barry,
the I-16 is looking good - I like the fading on the uppersurfaces. On my 1/48 ICM I-16. I used BareMetal foil for the line around the cowling, I found it easier than masking.
ICM also do the I-153 Chaika, and the Bucker Jungmann in 1/32. The Chaika looks like a similar build ( apart from the fact that it's a biplane! ) - a fair amount of internal detail, that will be invisible when finished!
Dave

[Jim R]

Hi Barry
The paintwork looks excellent. Your method for creating an initial faded/weathered look is certainly one I will remember.
Jim

[BarryW]

Barry,
the I-16 is looking good - I like the fading on the uppersurfaces. On my 1/48 ICM I-16. I used BareMetal foil for the line around the cowling, I found it easier than masking.
ICM also do the I-153 Chaika, and the Bucker Jungmann in 1/32. The Chaika looks like a similar build ( apart from the fact that it's a biplane! ) - a fair amount of internal detail, that will be invisible when finished!
Dave

Hi Dave. Yes I have seen those two but the subject matter does not attract me.

But what is exciting is a company not scared to produce less well known subjects in 1/32 as mainstream kits. I think we might look forward to some exciting releases in future.

French and Italian WW2 aircraft maybe and there are some interesting Russian subjects so far only kitted by short run companies.

[scottie3158]

Hi Barry,
A great finish so far on the build. It must have been a pig to land and take off the pilot can't have seen much.