Print Scale 144-021 Decal Polikarpov I-16 Scale 1:144 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 144-021 Waterslide Decals are intended for 1:144 scale models of the Polikarpov I-16 fighter family. This decal set provides a wide selection of aircraft numbers, national insignia, and small markings to represent multiple I-16 variants used by different operators from the late 1930s through the WWII-era years.

The Polikarpov I-16 is a compact single-seat fighter with a short fuselage and distinctive tail surfaces, making aircraft numbers and fin markings especially prominent. In 1:144 scale, clean placement of numerals, stars, roundels, and small emblems helps define each subject and separates similar paint schemes into clearly identifiable builds.

For modelers, this sheet is useful if you want several I-16 projects from one set, including Soviet service subjects plus captured or foreign-operated aircraft recorded with period-appropriate national markings. The decals are designed for any compatible 1:144 Polikarpov I-16 plastic model kit. Due to the small scale and the amount of fine detail, careful alignment and a smooth gloss base coat are recommended.

• Aircraft: Polikarpov I-16
• Variant / Family: I-16 Types 5, 6, 10, 18 (noted as alternate), 24, 28, 29
• Scale: 1:144
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for any 1:144 Polikarpov I-16 kit
• Service / Subject country: Soviet Union, Finland, Romania, China (selected subjects recorded), Germany (captured aircraft), and other operators as listed
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 144-021

Included aircraft marking options

• I-16 Type 10, attributed to Major General Ivan Lakeyev, June 1941 (personal-style inscription as shown in the guide).
• I-16 Type 24, Leningrad area air defense markings, 1941 (camouflage and identifiers per the illustrated option).
• I-16 Type 29, 156 IAP, winter 1941–1942 (winter finish and tactical number as depicted).
• I-16 Type 10 (alternate note: Type 18), 1940–1941, aircraft recorded under a regional administration in Central Asia/China (national insignia and identifiers as shown).
• I-16 Type 10, unidentified unit associated with Kuomintang-era markings, late 1939 (roundels and code style per the instruction).
• I-16 Type 24, one of the early 22 June 1941 war-entry aircraft referenced in the guide (standard finish with red star markings as depicted).
• I-16 Type 6, Finnish Ilmavoimat markings of the period (national insignia and fuselage code per the option shown).
• I-16 Type 29, Romanian Air Force markings, 1941; aircraft recorded as captured early in the period (marking layout per the guide).
• I-16 Type 10, 5th A.Sq., 1938; standard finish with black engine cowling/jacket noted in the guide.
• I-16 Type 5, 4th A.Sq., 1938; associated with pilots Morales and Sarausa (name reference in the guide), with wing stripe markings as depicted.
• I-16 Type 10, 26th group, 1944–1945; overall green scheme with red spinner and wing identification marks as shown.
• I-16 Type 24, 13th UAE, Baltic Fleet aviation reference, 1940 (unit-style markings per the option shown).
• I-16 Type 24, Senior Sergeant Tsokolaeva, 4 GvIAP (Baltic Fleet reference), winter–spring 1942; overall white finish as depicted.
• I-16 Type 24 “White” (c/n 24600135), 282nd Fighter Regiment / 1st Squadron, Southwestern Front reference, February 1942; temporary washable white over standard green (AMT-4) with star placement noted in the guide.
• I-16 Type 5 “White 11”, 13 OIAE, 61 Aviation Brigade (Finland Front reference), early 1940; pilot unknown (as noted in the guide).
• I-16 Type 28, recorded as captured, Odessa district, June 1941 (captured-aircraft markings per the illustrated option).
• I-16 Type 29, Senior Lieutenant V. Golubev, 13th IAP KBF, 1942 (tactical number and badges per the guide).
• I-16 Type 5, delivered to repair shops (date note shown as 1936?), with “Do not touch” style onboard inscription; standard finish with black engine cowling/jacket as noted.
• I-16 Type 24, Leningrad area air defense markings, 1941 (additional subject option distinct from No. 2, as presented in the guide).

This decal set is part of the Print Scale lineup and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is designed for use with 1:144 scale aircraft model kits and supports projects within the aircraft model kits collection.

FAQ

How many marking subjects are included in Print Scale 144-021?

The set includes 19 marking options for the Polikarpov I-16, listed in the “Included aircraft marking options” section.

Which I-16 variants does this decal sheet support?

The options cover multiple I-16 types, including Types 5, 6, 10, 24, 28, and 29, with one subject noted as Type 10 (or Type 18) in the guide.

Are there non-Soviet or captured-aircraft subjects in this set?

Yes. The selection includes foreign-operated and captured-aircraft marking subjects recorded with period-appropriate national insignia, alongside Soviet service options.

Will these decals fit any 1:144 I-16 kit?

They are intended for any compatible 1:144 Polikarpov I-16 plastic model kit. As kit shapes can vary slightly, test-fitting larger numerals and fin markings before final placement is recommended.

Is this decal set suitable for beginners?

Because many elements are small (numbers, badges, and fine markings), this sheet is generally better suited to intermediate and advanced modelers who are comfortable with precise decal alignment in 1:144 scale.