KL,
as mentioned in my other posting of my I-16 thanks for clearing that out.
So the instructions on Eduard plans aren't also right.
I've discovered it afterwards when I checked this indeed on Mig-3 Sovietwarplanes.
But on the otherhand don't underestimate weathering of aircraft and how it fades.
I've seen clear pictures upclose in black/white and in color of WWII birds and it's amazong how they weather fast and have lighter colors.
And ho greasy they where.
It's a question of personal preferences.
I don't like models which have a certain battle history and are all clean and shiny.
That's one of the reason why I like those russian aircraft with all that color differencies and patches.
Michel