Polikarpov I-152 "with Ski's"

The Polikarpov I-152 was developed from the I-15 fighter. The wing was redesigned and repositioned, now straight instead of gull-winged and supported clear of the fuselage by struts to improve the view of the pilot. Also the engine was given a new cowling. The performance remained the same as the I-15 but the pilot’s view was greatly enhanced. The I-152 aircraft fought in the Spanish Civil War, the Sino-Japanese Conflict, over Chalkin Gol and during conflicts with Finland. The final chapter was their participation during the Second World War. As they were obsolescent, they were used as close air support aircraft. The kit contains three sprues of grey plastic. The complemented parts are from resin, photo-etch and white metal. The photo-etched set contains interior details, engine front and weapons’ details. The resin set contains interior parts and ski's. The landing gear struts made from white metal are intended for aircraft without the wheel spats. Decals offer a selection of three aircraft, two Soviet machines an one captured in Finnish markings.