MMP Books 78692 Scale Plans No. 15 Polikarpov I-16 EN

MMP Books 78692 Scale Plans No. 15 Polikarpov I-16 EN is an essential tool for aircraft modelers who want to recreate the historic Soviet fighter Polikarpov I-16 with maximum precision. The product includes high-quality drawing plans in three popular modeling scales: 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32. The materials are published in a convenient A3 format folded to A4, making them easy to store and use while working on your model.

The Polikarpov I-16 was a key fighter aircraft of the Soviet Air Force in the pre-World War II era and during the early years of the conflict. Developed in the 1930s, it was renowned for its modern design for its time – it was the world’s first fighter to feature retractable landing gear and was one of the most significant Soviet fighters during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939) and the early phase of operations on the Eastern Front in World War II.

The plans cover Type 10 and Type 24 variants, which differed in equipment and armament. With precise technical drawings, it is possible to faithfully reproduce even the smallest details of both aircraft versions. This documentation is an excellent source of knowledge for both beginner and advanced modelers. The item belongs to the category of modeling literature – aircraft model plans.

• Contents: 10 pages of high-quality technical drawings in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32 scale, accurate side, top, and bottom views, detailed construction drawings of the fuselage, wings, and empennage.
• Material: printed on high-quality paper, A3 format folded to A4.
• Usage: indispensable reference for building plastic, resin, and scratch-built models.
• Difficulty level for using the plans (scale 1-5): 2 – documentation is understandable and clear even for less advanced modelers.
• Highly recommended for enthusiasts of Soviet aviation, modelers building WWII-era dioramas, and collectors of historical documentation.

We recommend this product to all modelers who value historical accuracy, as well as those who wish to enrich their collection with authentic Polikarpov I-16 aircraft plans. With these, every model will gain a realistic appearance and historical fidelity.