SBR_RV

wont find many of those around.

Darren40

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If you're going to keep them to .40-.60 sized, make them as large as possible for a .60 sized 2-stroke. That's the size that interests me. I'd love to see a Sturmovik, Mig-3, and Yak-3.

mihaj

Thanks,
Every voice counts. You are second who voted for Shturmovik. That would be a great .60-.90 project.



Anybody else?

Falcon Jet

Actually, the Comemerative (Confederate) Air Force has a flyable I-16 also, saw it a couple of years ago at the CAF airshow in Midland, Texas.
Cool looking plane!

Chris.

mihaj

Hi Chris,

This I-16 is the one you saw in Texas. It is stationed in Virginia.


OK gentlemen, what do you think about "Russian Tiger moth" Po-2?
It was a real workhorse. You may not know about "Night Witches" squadron. But this all wood and fabric bype was a successful night bomber piloted by women during WW ll.

BTW I'm half way done with design.

Katchmarek

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Hi Mihaj, Okay, I love Russian aircraft too. so here is my list...in no particular order.
But my 3 favorites are designated by ***
Best of luck,
Rob Bailey / Pickupsticks

PS. Be sure to make some BIG...90" WS or larger...Please!

Березн�к, И�аев БИ
Лавочкин,Гудков,Горбунов ЛаГГ-3
Лавочкин Ла-5
Лавочкин Ла-7 ***
Лавочкин Ла-11
Мико�н, Гуревич МиГ-3 (1)
Мико�н, Гуревич МиГ-3 (2)
Петл�ков Пе-3
Поликарпов И-15
Поликарпов И-15би�
Поликарпов И-16
Поликарпов И-17 (1)
Поликарпов И-17 (2)
Поликарпов И-153 "Чайка"
Поликарпов И-180
Поликарпов И-185
Поликарпов И-190
Поликарпов ИТП
Поликарпов ТИС
Сухой Су-1
Сухой Су-5
Сухой Су-7(Первый)
Таиров Т�-3
Туполев ДИ-8
Яковлев И-30
Яковлев Як-1
Яковлев Як-1М
Яковлев Як-3 ***
Яковлев Як-7
Яковлев Як-7Б
Яковлев Як-9
Яценко И-28

�рхангель�кий �р-2
Ермолаев Ер-2
Ильюшин ДБ-3
Ильющин ДБ-3Т
Ильюшин Ил-2
Ильюшин Ил-4
Ильюшин Ил-10
Ильюшин Ил-10M
М��ищев ДВБ-102
Петл�ков Пе-2 (1) ***
Петл�ков Пе-2 (2)
Петл�ков Пе-8 (1)
Петл�ков Пе-8 (2)
Томашевич Пега�
Туполев ��Т-42
Туполев СБ-2 (1)
Туполев СБ-2 (2)
Туполев ТБ-3
Туполев Ту-2
Сухой Су-2
Сухой Су-6
Сухой Су-8
Яковлев Як-2
Яковлев Як-4

mihaj

Hi,
This is one big list. I bet you've got it from airwar.ru.
I promise to design some big ones but i need to raise some founds for giant scale prototypes.
The first giant scale project that is on my list is 1/4 scale I-16 95"WS.
There is nothing better than big gasoline powered warbird.

Mike

mihaj

OK guys,

Since I'm not getting more votes the list for the neer future is set as following:

1. MiG-3
2. I-16
3. LaGG-3
and some time in between we will squeeze a Pe-2 twin.

Now I need to decide what size they should be.
Let's choose between .40 and.60. Having them all in giant scale is a MUST, but later.

Thanks
Mike

P-51B

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60

mihaj

Hey guys,
Anybody else?

I was wondering, have I chosen the wrong subject for modeling?
It looks like there is no interest for Russian airplanes. Is it because "Cold War" or just lack of exposure?
May be I should drop everything and build Mustangs, Corsairs, Spitfires, Cubs?...

flying2bill

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Don't do that, there is enough of that crap out there already. I do realize there is a smaller market for Russian planes but the same goes for Japanese and German planes as well. Somebody might as well get famous for doing the Russian stuff so why not you, your doing an excellent job on the Yak. Stay with what you know (love?), I would bet if you did a mustang or corsair it would not come out as nice because the desire and drive would not be the same.

mihaj

Thanks man.
I guess I have to take responsibility of becoming the ULTIMATE RUSSIAN WAR-BIRD SOURCE. Screw the money and popularity!
I'll do it for my own pride!

Thanks everyone for participation in this thread.

Mike

Hellcat

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Count me in on a 1/4 scale I-16!!!! let me know some more info.


Lee

mihaj

Hay Lee
Is it your voice or you interested in kit/plans?

Mike

flying2bill

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when you become the ultimate source, the fame and money will follow!!!!

Hellcat

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I would be interested in plans. This is one neat looking airplane.
Thanks
Lee

dhillfolk

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Re Prioritize

The beautifull gullwing Polikarpov I 153 or 152 bi-plane fighter is an esthetic jewel---------I've been looking for plans or a kit, preferably 70 to 90" size

Bob

mihaj

Hey, thanks for attention.
I'll definitely design I-16 and I-153 but later. Please keep checking on my forums and you 'll be the first one to know when they are ready.

Mike.

prototrip

So where can I find a detailed 3 view or any plans for polikarpov I-16 ..
since it is the most fantastic design I ever seen ..
I am planing a foam one for electric ...

MishaParem

Truly I'm not really fond of the I-16, sure it looks original but not my styl, I like slim and deadly more. So here's my list in no particular order:

Pe-2: Historically the first production was built faster than the Bf-109 (later the Bf was upgraded for better speeds) And it had a good range I believe. If Stalin had commissioned 1000 Pe-2's early on then Germany would have been reciving about 1/2 a nuke every night of the war... no way they would have lasted as long.

Yak-3(or -9): Whats not to love... a big cannon sticking out of the spinner -- initially the cannon was there to have the Yak act as a part time tank hunter so you can imagine that thing hitting a German fighter -- Plenty of speed and agility... matched the Bf-109 quite well.

Il-2(or -10): How many planes have you seen rigged up with enough armour to stop heavy machine gun bullets? Whats not to love about this rather slow moving but hard to destroy airplane?

I agree the Mig-3 looks good but it is similar to the Yak3-9 in design but the Yak had more success.