Andy T's 1/48 ICM I-153

[Andy T]

I've cracked the box open on this and made a tentative start:



It doesn't consist of many parts, looking more like a scaled up 1/72:





I'm still toying between the silver colour of the box art or this much more funky looking scheme:



I made a start on the cockpit which is extremely basic as supplied, just a seat and IP to add to this, so I may have a go at scratching some extra detail:

[Tworrs]

Looking forward to seeing this fella come together Andy.

[Tim Marlow]

Nice start Andy. It’s quite a simple aircraft so you might find the cockpit already has most of the detail……but what do I know LOL. The Finnish colours (I think that’s what they are) look fun, and is a scheme we don't often see.

[Tim Marlow]

Wow, lots of photos here if you’re interested Andy……looks like there are still three flying examples out there….amazing what you learn on here…..

https://www.net-maquettes.com/pictures/polikarpov-i-153/

[Andy T]

Thanks Tim. I did find a few pictures of that spotty one (no I'm not doing that scheme :tongue-out: ) but those are clearer.

As you say, not masses of detail inside but I'll try and add something to represent what bits there are.

[JR]

Andy I'm in , always reminds me of one of those stunt planes.

[papa 695]

Cracking start Andy, I quite like the Finnish colour scheme. Like Tim says not seen much.

[Andy T]

Thanks John & Ian.

I think I'm sold on the Finnish scheme, its just the markings that may be a hassle as they come in multiple parts due to their resemblance....

It surprised me just how small it is too!

[Jim R]

I'm in Andy. Glad you're leaning towards the colourful scheme. It is tiny.

[Miko]

Polikarpov's finest!

I have a few ICM kits in the stash so wondering how these go together

Miko (shouldn't those Finnish marking be blue swastikas?)

[Lee Drennen]

stunt planes

Exactly what I thought

[Lee Drennen]

Nice updates Andy

[Steve-the-Duck]

Y'know, I often think Rupert the Berar should be flying one of these. In red

[The Smythe Meister]

Thanks John & Ian.

I think I'm sold on the Finnish scheme, its just the markings that may be a hassle as they come in multiple parts due to their resemblance....

It surprised me just how small it is too!

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Yep,tiny....
It looks almost identical to the I-16 that I'm part way through Andy,which reminds me..... I'll get the camo on it soon and send you back the MRPs that you kindly leant me mate :thumb2: .

[Andy T]

No rush mate.

Looking back through your I-16 build I don't think there's much point in me doing a lot inside the cockpit on this!

If I could find a figure to shoehorn in that would block the view completely :tears-of-joy: