1/48 Polikarpov I-16 Type 18

This is a 1/48 Scale Polikarpov I-16 Type 18 Plastic Model Kit from Academy Hobby Models.

When the tiny I-16 flew for the first time in 1933, it was far ahead of any other fighter design in the world, featuring retractable landing gear, a cantilever wing and variable pitch propeller. The Soviet 20mm cannon was the most powerful aircraft weapon in frontline service with any nation on the eve of WWII; it had a very high rate of fire and was extremely reliable.

Medium grey plastic pieces molded to sprue trees.
Clear pieces for windscreen included.
Single seat cockpit.
Recessed panel lines give authentic look.
Detailed cockpit and landing gear.
Realistic propeller.
Full armament package.
Detailed pictorial instructions.

One 1/48 Scale Polikarpov I-16 Type 18 Plastic Model Kit.

Manufacturer:	Academy Plastics
Product #:	acy2170
Your Price:	$15.89
List Price:	$22.00
Availability:	In Stock

Scale: 1/48

One decal sheet with markings for two aircraft
1: 72AP VVS SF, flown by S.G. Surzhenko, Murmansk 1941.
2: 72AP VVS SF, flown by Boris F. Safonov, Murmansk 1941.
Aircraft Colors -Flat Black, Silver, Metallic Gray, Gunmetal, Red, Red Brown, Dark Green, Clear Red, Clear Blue, Light Gray, Light Blue.

Assembly
Cement
Hobby Knife or Sprue Cutter
Tweezers
Water for Waterslide Decals
Paint: (See MARKING OPTIONS)
Paint Brushes
Pin Vise or Drill
Glue Tips or Toothpicks

A completed size for this model is not supplied by the manufacturer