"Mass Build Seven 1/72 Polikarpov I-15s" Topic

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Anton Ryzbak	09 Jan 2025 6:29 p.m. PST
Not content to sit on my laurels of the mass BF-109 build link I decided to up my game and build all seven of the Polikarpov I-15 fighters in one push. This will be in two waves; the Encore kits link and the Aviation USK models link Neither are particularly well made models so this might be a mistake…..we shall see
Silurian	09 Jan 2025 7:09 p.m. PST
Nice start on those! I'm all for building in mass. I have a bunch of T-26 and 7TP tanks on the go at the moment.
John the OFM	09 Jan 2025 7:12 p.m. PST
Best aeroplane of the War!
Anton Ryzbak	09 Jan 2025 7:27 p.m. PST
Silurian, I hope those are the Pegasus easy-build ones, way too many tiny roadwheels otherwise John the OFM, And it's got some of the sexiest spats too!
Bunkermeister	09 Jan 2025 8:46 p.m. PST
Mass builds are the way to go. I always built at least one single to find out the hard spots, or where the instructions are wrong or vague. Sometimes I change up the order so it is easier to make sub-assemblies and have them dry while I work on the next group. Good job. Bunkermeister
79thPA	10 Jan 2025 8:00 a.m. PST
Certainly a cool looking plane.
Inch High Guy	10 Jan 2025 11:04 a.m. PST
Will follow with interest. I prefer batch builds, most of mine are multiples. You did pick some old kits for this one and I will be curious to see how well they go together.
Silurian	10 Jan 2025 2:16 p.m. PST
Anton. No, they are the Mirage ones. They seem to be the most accurate and detailed. But I cheated! I ordered a load of 3D printed wheel and track assemblies. Looking forward to seeing more progress with your planes.