Clear Prop! CP72048 I-16 type 5 In Finnish Service STARTER KIT 1/72 is a unique plastic model kit representing the legendary Soviet Polikarpov I-16 type 5 fighter aircraft in Finnish Air Force markings. This model is designed in the popular 1/72 scale, allowing for accurate detailing while maintaining a compact size once assembled, making it a great addition to any aviation collection.

The Polikarpov I-16 type 5 was one of the leading Soviet fighters of the late 1930s, widely used during the Spanish Civil War and the early stages of World War II. Interestingly, examples captured by Finland were used against the USSR during the Winter War (1939-1940) and the subsequent Continuation War (1941-1944), making this model particularly interesting for those exploring the European theatre of operations. The set offers the option to build the aircraft in one of two authentic Finnish paint schemes from the World War II era.

• Scale: 1/72
• Operating country: Finland (war trophy, World War II)
• Material: high-quality plastic (5 sprues, including a clear one for canopy details)
• Category: plastic model kit (STARTER KIT)
• Historical era: World War II (combat service from 1939–1944)
• Kit contents: color instruction manual, 2 sheets of high-quality decals, plastic parts to build one model in the chosen paint variant

This product is recommended for all modelers—both beginners and intermediate enthusiasts. It is an excellent choice as a first aircraft model, but also an interesting addition to the collection of more experienced hobbyists interested in frontline aviation and aircraft used by smaller and lesser-known air forces. The kit from Clear Prop! is known for its high level of detail, precision parts, and ease of assembly—we rate the difficulty level at 2/5.

By choosing the Clear Prop! CP72048 I-16 type 5 In Finnish Service STARTER KIT 1/72, you get not only an excellent model kit but also the opportunity to recreate a somewhat forgotten chapter of World War II and trace the actions of the Finnish Air Force using captured Soviet aircraft.