ICM 72051 Plastic model kit aircraft Scale 1:72 I-1 (IL-400b) Soviet fighter

Polikarpov I-1 (IL-400b) is a 1/72 scale plastic aircraft model kit from ICM representing one of the early Soviet fighter aircraft developed in the 1920s. The aircraft was designed by Nikolai Polikarpov and Dmitry Grigorovich as one of the first indigenous Soviet fighter designs produced after the formation of the Soviet aviation industry. The kit is supplied as an unpainted and unassembled plastic model.

The I-1 fighter, also known as the IL-400 during development, was designed as a single-seat monoplane interceptor. Although only produced in limited numbers, it represented an important step in early Soviet aircraft engineering and the development of future fighter designs.

Polikarpov I-1 (IL-400b) – Early Soviet Fighter Aircraft

The aircraft featured a streamlined monoplane layout with a single engine and enclosed cockpit structure typical of experimental fighter designs of the period. Despite operational limitations, the project contributed valuable experience to Soviet aviation development during the interwar years.

For modelers: Small-scale aircraft models often benefit from careful preparation of cockpit parts and clear canopy components before closing the fuselage. Subtle panel line washes can help highlight details on compact 1/72 scale aircraft kits.

Kit Contents

• 35 plastic parts
• Clear canopy parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting and marking guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: ICM
• Scale: 1/72
• Model (SKU): ICM72051
• Type: Aircraft Model Kit
• Subject: Polikarpov I-1 (IL-400b)
• Role: Fighter aircraft
• Subject country: Soviet Union
• Period: Interwar period
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.

This aircraft model kit by ICM belongs to the Aircraft Model Kits category and fits within the 1/72 scale aircraft models collection.