ICM Models 32013 1/32 Polikarpov I-153 with Soviet Pilots (1939-1942)

Model Kit

The last of the N. N. Polikarpov design bureau biplane fighter family was the I-153. It had a gull-shape dupper wing, a retractable chassis and a more powerful armament with four ShKAS machine guns. Serial planes had M-62 radial engines; the late series had a more powerful M-63.

The maiden flight was in August 1938. In the summer 1941, I-153 “Chaika” (the “Gull”) was the basis of Soviet Fighter Aviation with I-16 fighters. I-153s were used in combat until mid-1943.

The set includes 176 parts for the assembly of the I-153 fighter model kit and 29 parts for the assembly of 3 figures of Soviet pilots (1939–1942).

FEATURES:

• Scale: 1/32
• Size: 195 x 312 mm
• Number of details: 170+
• Includes 3 figures
• Marking options:
  • I-153, 70th IAP Fighter Regiment, Khalhin-Gol, August 1939
  • I-153, 15th IAP Fighter Regiment, Lithuania, June 1941
  • I-153, 72nd SAP Mixed Regiment of Nord Fleet Air Force, Vaenga 1941
  • I-153 flown by Major P.I. Biskup, 71st IAP Fighter Regiment of the Baltic Fleet Air Force, Lavansaari, Summer 1942

All parts in ICM model kits are highly detailed to fit the reality of the original. They use only high-quality, non-toxic plastic in the production of model kits.