Yahu YMA3232 I-16 late ICM / Special Hobby (1/32)

Yahu YMA3232 I-16 late ICM / Special Hobby (1/32) is a precisely crafted instrument panel set for the Polikarpov I-16 fighter aircraft model in 1:32 scale. The product is dedicated to plastic kits from renowned manufacturers ICM and Special Hobby, ensuring the highest level of detail and fidelity to the original.

• Scale: 1/32
• Country of use: Soviet Union (USSR)
• Service period: World War II (1939–1945)
• Material: color photo-etched metal
• Category: modeling accessories, photo-etched instrument panels

Historical Information

The Polikarpov I-16 was a breakthrough Soviet fighter that made history as the first monoplane fighter with retractable landing gear. Widely used from 1933 to 1945, it participated in key battles such as the Spanish Civil War, the Second Sino-Japanese War, and was intensively employed at the beginning of World War II by the Soviet Air Forces. It was famous for its maneuverability and innovative technical solutions.

Product Features

Yahu YMA3232 is a ready-to-use, multi-layered, colored instrument panel printed on precisely photo-etched metal sheet. The product does not require painting—all instruments, inscriptions, and markings are reproduced with the utmost attention to detail. An additional advantage is the possibility of instant assembly, which greatly improves the final look of the model and saves time during construction. The instrument panel fits perfectly to ICM and Special Hobby I-16 kits in 1/32 scale, raising the realism of the replica to a museum level.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The product is especially recommended for intermediate and experienced modelers interested in faithfully recreating the cockpit of their 1/32 scale model. Easy application and no need for painting mean that even less experienced modelers will be able to handle the assembly. We rate the difficulty level as 2/5—only basic knowledge of working with photo-etched parts is required.

Yahu YMA3232 is an essential addition for every enthusiast of Soviet aviation from World War II who values realism and detail in the model's interior.