**** DONE: Polikarpov I-16 type 24, pilot Boris F. Safonov, 72.SAP

[rochie]

thanks Glenn/Andy, interesting that the exhaust doesent seem to stain the fuselage only the upperwings and that in flight shot confirms my guess at where the landing gear covers would be dirtied !!!!

 

[Wurger]

I wouldn't believe these modern shots. These I-16s are powered by a different engine with a little bit different exchaust system.

 

[rochie]

I wouldn't believe these modern shots. These I-16s are powered by a different engine with a little bit different exchaust system.

ok my friend i'll look into this a bit further then

 

[Wayne Little]

look forward to more Karl....

 

[Vic Balshaw]

No updates yet Karl, what you doing making Hot Cross Buns!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[rochie]

Cheeky Buggers !

here you go pics of the decals on

hope to get a wash on later to darken up the panel details later

 

[Crimea_River]

Looks great Karl!

 

[Wurger]

Great. I'm not sure but the top of fine and rudder should be red.

 

[rochie]

thanks Gent's

 

[Wurger]

I have checked that red top, Karl. There is either red top or not in a few books that show the I-16 profile.

 

[Night Fighter Nut]

great job there Karl.

 

[rochie]

I have checked that red top, Karl. There is either red top or not in a few books that show the I-16 profile.

i have just been looking as well and found no red fin in the stuff i have on this laptop but will look at my other stuff on my other P.C as it will look good with a bit of red on it !!!!

Thanks Bill

 

[Wurger]

True Karl... however I have found a profile in a Russian book about I-16 , without the red top. But looking at the pic below I've got an impression it was there.

 

[Night Fighter Nut]

Hello Karl, I tried to find those photos I took but couldn't at the moment. Lots to go through, but I did find some photos of it on line. Hope these might help.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Love the way they have hung that sign, good pics Bill.

 

[Crimea_River]

Interesting how glossy the plane is in Wojtek's pic.

 

[dirkpitt289]

Looking good. Any idea what the translation to the side writing is?

 

[Wayne Little]

looking good Karl.... that pic of Wojteks....does look like the top of the tail is Red.

 

[Crimea_River]

There's a patch under the "11" on the rudder that looks lighter too.