Soviet I-153 (Winter Version)

[creading]

I don't venture a bunch into aircraft any longer but occasionally over the years I get the bug to built something that defies gravity   It was airplanes that sparked my interest in building models so many years ago. So with that I give you photos of the last a/c I built from several years back (beginning of COVID isolation)
ICM Model #4896 “WW2 Soviet I-153 Biplane w/skis”
I added the wire rigging and exhaust pipes, other than that it's an out of the box build.

[Tobi]

Looks used, but air worthy. Very convincing result.

[reserve]

All the things an AC model should be

[martslay]

Very good!

[mustang1989]

This is very nice indeed. Paint and weathering work are near perfect. ICM sure packs alot of details into their kits. I've got an He-111 in 1/48 scale from them and that thing is INSANELY detailed.

Hats off to you for such a snazzy job on this plane creading!!

[creading]

Thank you all for commenting on the I-153. As stated earlier, a/c are not in my comfort zone to build so your compliments really encourage me.

Cheers,
C.

[chromdome35]

Beautiful build! It certainly doesn’t look like you don’t build planes often.

How did you do the metallic finish?

[creading]

Thank you for the compliment. 
As to answer your question, since I don't really build/paint many a/c it was kind of experimental ......
The metal sections of the a/c (cowling etc.) were painted with a rattle can "chrome"  When it was thoroughly dry I lightly wet sanded it with 1500 grit. 
The fabric areas were airbrushed with Tamiya silver with about 40/60 white to silver to tone down the silver somewhat.
I was pretty pleased with the way it all turned out. Now I just have to get some 1:48 figures and figure out a diorama base.

Cheers,
C.

[mustang1989]

Feb 19, 2023 13:26:23 GMT -5 creading said:

Thank you for the compliment. 
As to answer your question, since I don't really build/paint many a/c it was kind of experimental ......
The metal sections of the a/c (cowling etc.) were painted with a rattle can "chrome"  When it was thoroughly dry I lightly wet sanded it with 1500 grit. 
The fabric areas were airbrushed with Tamiya silver with about 40/60 white to silver to tone down the silver somewhat.
I was pretty pleased with the way it all turned out. Now I just have to get some 1:48 figures and figure out a diorama base.

Cheers,
C.

I'll be watchin' for that. If it's even half as good as this bird here turned out, it's gonna be a real treat.

[chromdome35]

Feb 19, 2023 13:26:23 GMT -5 creading said:

Thank you for the compliment. 
As to answer your question, since I don't really build/paint many a/c it was kind of experimental ......
The metal sections of the a/c (cowling etc.) were painted with a rattle can "chrome"  When it was thoroughly dry I lightly wet sanded it with 1500 grit. 
The fabric areas were airbrushed with Tamiya silver with about 40/60 white to silver to tone down the silver somewhat.
I was pretty pleased with the way it all turned out. Now I just have to get some 1:48 figures and figure out a diorama base.

Cheers,
C.

Looks great, you should be pleased!!!

[jeaton01]

Lovely build, the finish is really nice. Your confidence issue must be some form of undeserved defeatism, it doesn't show in this model.

[creading]

Thanks again for all the nice comments.

Cheers,
C.

[`Boots`]

Lovely looking wingy indeed fella