Eduard 73782 I-16 Type 5 CLEAR PROP 1/72

Eduard 73782 I-16 Type 5 CLEAR PROP 1/72 – detailing set for assembly

We present a high-quality photo-etched accessory set by Eduard, dedicated to the I-16 Type 5 model in 1/72 scale by Clear Prop. This is a selected set of details designed to enhance the realism of a plastic miniature of the Soviet fighter aircraft from the interwar period and the early years of World War II.

Historical information about the I-16 Type 5

The Polikarpov I-16 Type 5 is one of the most important fighters in the history of Soviet aviation. First flown in 1933, it quickly became a symbol of modernity and the technological superiority of the USSR. The I-16 Type 5 aircraft was widely used in the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939), during the Second Sino-Japanese War, and later on the Eastern Front of World War II from 1939 to 1943. Its distinctive shape with retractable landing gear and a radial engine cowling revolutionized fighter design.

Features of the Eduard 73782 set

• Category: photo-etched accessory set for plastic model
• Scale: 1/72
• Dedicated model: Clear Prop I-16 Type 5
• Original user's country: Soviet Union
• Historical period: interwar period, World War II
• Material: photo-etched metal sheet (thin metal parts for model detailing)
• Included in the set: photo-etched frets, cockpit components, pilot seatbelts, engine details, landing gear details
• Difficulty level: 3/5 (for intermediate and advanced modelers)

Why choose Eduard 73782?

Eduard sets are synonymous with the highest quality and fidelity to the original. Precision photo-etched details provide a much higher level of replication than standard plastic parts. Perfect for highlighting the cockpit, engine accessories, or armament. We recommend this set to modelers aiming for the highest possible realism and to collectors of WWII aircraft models. A great choice for intermediate and advanced modelers looking for top-level detailing!