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jgeratic

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April 2006
From: ON, Canada

Polikarpov I-5, 1941 - completed photos

Posted by jgeratic on Sunday, July 3, 2016 10:08 AM

This is ICM's 1/72 scale Polikarpov I-5. Mostly out of the box, a Quickboost control stick was added, along with various size brass rods for detailing, and bombs from another kit. Had to replace insignia decals, as those from the kit shattered.

This early 1930's design Soviet fighter was pressed back into service to shore up losses sustained during the opening stages of Barbarossa. The I-5 was mainly deployed in the ground strike role, until factories could replace them with more modern equipment.

regards,

Jack

Tags: 1/72 , ICM

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Don Stauffer

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November 2009
From: Twin Cities of Minnesota

Posted by Don Stauffer on Sunday, July 3, 2016 10:58 AM

Very nice. Love that plane.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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gregers

Member since
February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Sunday, July 3, 2016 11:22 AM

That's a thing of beauty. Very nice work. Now I want one.

All the best

Greg

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Revenant

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May 2016

Posted by Revenant on Sunday, July 3, 2016 11:50 AM

Nicely done in 72nd...thing is tiny!!!

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Toshi

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March 2015
From: Streetsboro, Ohio

Posted by Toshi on Sunday, July 3, 2016 11:59 AM

What great detail especially in 1/72!

Toshi

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Jay Jay

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August 2013

Posted by Jay Jay on Sunday, July 3, 2016 1:46 PM

Very nice paint job, well done. Yes

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patrick206

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March 2013

Posted by patrick206 on Sunday, July 3, 2016 2:37 PM

It's a beaut, exceptional all around. Thanks for the post and photos.

Patrick

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Sunday, July 3, 2016 5:47 PM

Wow Jack, love the paint shading you got in that little devil!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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templar1099

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December 2015
From: providence ,r.i.

Posted by templar1099 on Sunday, July 3, 2016 6:03 PM

Ditto all the above.

"le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile"

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Hodakamax

Member since
April 2016
From: Parsons Kansas

Posted by Hodakamax on Sunday, July 3, 2016 6:28 PM

Hey Jack, pretty cool for sure. Like your wire bracing. I think my hands are too old and big to pull that off! (at least in that scale). Keep up the good work!

Max

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Reasoned

Member since
February 2011
From: Bent River, IA

Posted by Reasoned on Sunday, July 3, 2016 8:15 PM

Jack, that is an exceptional build and in braille scale makes it all the more impressive given the rigging.

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jgeratic

Member since
April 2006
From: ON, Canada

Posted by jgeratic on Sunday, July 3, 2016 11:49 PM

Thank you Don, Greg, Revenant, Toshi, Jay, Patrick, Cliff, templer1099, Max, and Reasoned.

Yes, the rigging was a bit difficult to do on this one. Black thread against the dark olive finish made seeing properly trying at times. Tweezers also were too big in some spots - had to rip the top wing off to get the wiring started in the fuselage area.

regards,

Jack

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allan

Member since
June 2003
From: Cavite, Philippines

Posted by allan on Monday, July 4, 2016 3:18 AM

Beautiful work!

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tempestjohnny

Member since
November 2003
From: Naples, FL

Posted by tempestjohnny on Monday, July 4, 2016 6:03 AM

Great build Jack.

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jeaton01

Member since
December 2002
From: Northern California

Posted by jeaton01 on Monday, July 4, 2016 8:07 PM

Nice work, Jack. Need a picture of it in the palm of your hand.

John

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1943Mike

Member since
December 2010
From: Salem, Oregon

Posted by 1943Mike on Monday, July 4, 2016 8:44 PM

Very nice work.

The rigging looks taut and straight, the paint work is commendable, and you've done a good job overall. Thanks for posting.

Mike

"Le temps est un grand maître, mais malheureusement, il tue tous ses élèves."

Hector Berlioz

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jgeratic

Member since
April 2006
From: ON, Canada

Posted by jgeratic on Monday, July 4, 2016 9:19 PM

Thank you Allan, tempestjohnny, John, and Mike.
Actually I did take a photo of it sitting on my had, but nevered included it in the above gallery. So here it is:

regards,
Jack