discussion 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.

 

[Guest]

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!

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:

 

[The Smythe Meister]

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:

Ha!... Yeah, you're spot on there mate,the a.m. stuff I bought for the cockpit was a COMPLETE waste of time!!

 

[Andy T]

It's perhaps a good thing that most of the cockpit will be hidden as I've had a go at recreating some features I've seen in pictures



To be fair to myself it looks okay when not super zoomed in, and should improve further with paint.

 

[Tim Marlow]

It's perhaps a good thing that most of the cockpit will be hidden as I've had a go at recreating some features I've seen in pictures



To be fair to myself it looks okay when not super zoomed in, and should improve further with paint.

Looks good to me Andy :thumb2:

 

[scottie3158]

It's a pity it won't be seen that's nice work Andy.

 

[papa 695]

Yes it will look totally different when painted Andy, nice additions by the way.