Print Scale 72-101 Decal Polikarpov I-16 Scale 1:72 for Aircraft Plastic model kit

Print Scale 72-101 Waterslide Decals are designed for 1:72 scale aircraft plastic model kits representing the Polikarpov I-16, a compact single-engine fighter aircraft operated extensively during the late 1930s and the early years of the Second World War.

This decal set provides a wide selection of historically researched markings covering multiple I-16 variants used by different air forces, training units, and evaluation services. The options included reflect both pre-war and wartime service, as well as captured and foreign-operated aircraft, presented in a neutral and factual historical context.

The decals are printed on thin carrier film to allow precise application of national insignia, tactical numbers, unit markings, and identification symbols. This set is compatible with any 1:72 scale Polikarpov I-16 plastic model kit and is recommended for experienced modelers due to the variety of configurations and marking styles included.

• Aircraft: Polikarpov I-16
• Variant / Family: I-16 types 5, 6, 10, 18, 24, 28, 29
• Scale: 1:72
• Product type: Waterslide decals
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Any / Universal
• Service / Subject countries: Soviet Union, Finland, Romania, China, captured aircraft
• Manufacturer: Print Scale
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Paper
• SKU: Print Scale 72-101

Included aircraft marking options

• I-16 Type 10, operated by Major General Ivan Lakeyev, June 1941.
• I-16 Type 24, aircraft used during the defense of Leningrad, 1941.
• I-16 Type 29, 156th Fighter Aviation Regiment, winter 1941–1942.
• I-16 Type 10 or Type 18, aircraft used in internal security operations in Central Asia, 1940–1941.
• I-16 Type 10, unidentified Kuomintang Air Force unit, late 1939.
• I-16 Type 24, among the first I-16 aircraft entering combat service in June 1941.
• I-16 Type 6, operated by the Finnish Air Force.
• I-16 Type 29, Romanian Air Force, 1941, captured early in the war.
• I-16 Type 10, 5th Aviation Squadron, 1938, standard finish with black engine cowling.
• I-16 Type 5, 4th Aviation Squadron, 1938, standard finish with red wing identification stripes.
• I-16 Type 10, 26th Group, 1944–1945, overall green finish with red spinner.
• I-16 Type 24, Baltic Fleet Naval Aviation, 1940.
• I-16 Type 24, 4th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment, Baltic Fleet, winter–spring 1942.
• I-16 Type 24 “White”, 282nd Fighter Regiment, South-Western Front, February 1942, temporary winter finish.
• I-16 Type 5 “White 11”, 13th Independent Aviation Detachment, Finland Front, early 1940.
• I-16 Type 28, aircraft captured by German forces near Odessa, June 1941.
• I-16 Type 29, operated by Senior Lieutenant V. Golubev, 13th Fighter Aviation Regiment, Baltic Fleet, 1942.
• I-16 Type 5, aircraft undergoing overhaul in the late 1930s, with fuselage instruction marking.

This decal set is part of the Print Scale product range and belongs to the Decals and Waterslide Decals categories. It is intended for use with 1:72 scale aircraft model kits and supports pre-war and World War II aviation modeling projects.

FAQ

Which aircraft is this decal set intended for?

This set is designed for the Polikarpov I-16 aircraft in 1:72 scale.

Which I-16 variants are included?

The set covers multiple variants, including types 5, 6, 10, 18, 24, 28, and 29.

What historical period do the markings represent?

The markings span the late 1930s through World War II, including pre-war, wartime, and captured aircraft.

Are foreign and captured aircraft included?

Yes. The set includes marking options for aircraft operated by foreign air forces and captured examples.

Is this decal set suitable for beginner modelers?

This set is recommended for experienced modelers due to the number of variants and detailed marking options.