A set of metal bracing wires for a Polikarpov I-153 Chaika model in 1:72 scale. The version without resin parts; it contains only the rigging elements.
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The Polikarpov I-153 was a Soviet fighter biplane with a cranked upper wing, and it was precisely that shape that earned it the nickname Chaika, meaning gull. Unlike most biplanes of its day it also had retractable landing gear. Against modern monoplanes it was already outclassed when the fighting began, yet it was built in large numbers and stayed in service for a long time.
The set holds only the rigging elements for a model in 1:72 scale; there are no resin parts in this version, as the name itself points out. The metal elements have the same thickness along their whole length, do not slacken and stay straight, which helps a great deal with the cranked interplane gap of the Chaika. They are released from the fret with a sharp blade laid a little away from the part, and the remaining stub is sanded down.
Fit the wires only on a finished, varnished model with the paint dry. Drill the anchor points with the finest drill you have while the wings are still separate and accessible from every side. Try the elements dry and shorten them in small steps, because you cannot lengthen them again. Dose the cyanoacrylate with the tip of a toothpick: a drop that runs over stays glossy once dry and no clear coat will cover it.
It will be appreciated by modelers who want thin, straight bracing on the Chaika without a struggle with monofilament. The set takes no special skill, only tweezers, a sharp blade and patience. The kit, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
Naši poradci a znalci sortimentu jsou připraveni odpovídat na Vaše dotazy (Po–Pá, 8–18 hod).
Zeptejte se na co potřebujete, odpovíme co nejdříve.
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