I-16 type 5 in 1/72 and 1/48 - Clear Prop! Models

[Massimo Tessitori]

Hi John,
will you buy it from the site?
Regards
Massimo

[John Thompson]

Hi John,
will you buy it from the site?
Regards
Massimo

Hi Massimo! Yes, I have already placed an order for one of each version. I expect that other boxings will follow, at least one with skis.

John

[John Thompson]

Go here for links to two build articles; for some reason, I can't post the links directly on this forum:
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/72nd_aircraft/viewtopic.php?p=122579#p122579

John

[learstang]

Thank you for the link(s), John! That does look like a very nice little kit. Definitely one to go on the 'will buy' list.

Best Regards,

Jason

[John Thompson]

I'm informed that these kits are being shipped this week, both from CP and from at least one vendor (Plastic Models Store) in Ukraine. Yes, it's great that we can buy these kits, but the courage and endurance of the citizens of Ukraine is remarkable!

John

[Massimo Tessitori]

I'm happy that these firms weren't stopped by the war. Do you know where are the facilities of Clearprop?
Massimo

[John Thompson]

Hi Massimo! Their contact page just gives their address as Kyiv, but I don't know if that is where the kits are manufactured, or just their office. Some of their staff are working remotely for safety, but continuing to keep CP producing regardless - I got a message telling me that the kits I ordered have been shipped!

John

[Massimo Tessitori]

Well, I hope that it'll arrive safe. What Ukrainan firms are still active? ICM, Modelart I think...
Massimo

[John Thompson]

Foxbot (decals) and REXx (metal exhausts) both seem to be active; I'm sure there's more I haven't thought of. The online hobby shops are also doing business - Models.ua, Hobby.dn.ua, and Plastic Models Store have all shipped orders to me since Putin's invasion.

John