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  • Dave Ward
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 10549

    #1

    ICM 1/48 Polikarpov I-153 in Chinese Service - Inbox review.

    ICM produce multiple Polikarpov fighters, in 1/32, 1/48 & 1/72.......................
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    The usual ICM box-in-a-box, designed to defeat postal service attack.

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    The sprues must be common to several boxings, so there will be several parts for the spares box.
    Instructions
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    Glossy, colour A4 - full instructions can be downloaded here https://icm.com.ua/aviation/i-153-4/ direct from the ICM website:thumb2:
    Not many marking options! Some of the decals on the sheet aren't called out ( including the one on the box front! )
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    All parts are very crisp & clean, no flash or shrink marks. Ingate are reasonably positioned
    This looks like a nicely presented model from ICM, of a pretty simple aircraft. Even though it's a biplane, I think it would be suitable for a beginner. No seat harness supplied, a common ICM trait! No PE provided - Eduard do a couple of specific sets, ( nice but not essential )
    Available, but shop around, as prices vary around the £17 mark
    Dave
  • Mickc1440
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 4775

    #2
    Nice looking little aircraft.

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    • Tim Marlow
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2018
      • 18892
      • Tim
      • Somerset UK

      #3
      That looks a great kit as well David. I’m going to have to try an ICM kit in the future….

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