Polikarpov I-3 1:33 Orel (151)
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Orel 151 I-3 Soviet Fighter 1:33 Card Model Kit
Scale - 1:33
Model Sheets - A4
Assembly Instruction Language - English, Polish, Russian, German
Product Description
Build a detailed scale replica of the Polikarpov I-3, one of the Soviet Union's important early fighter aircraft, with this Orel 151 card model kit in 1:33 scale.
Developed under the leadership of renowned Soviet aircraft designer Nikolai N. Polikarpov, the I-3 was designed from 1926 as a new high-speed fighter for the Soviet Air Force. Powered by the BMW VI engine, it was a single-seat biplane of predominantly wooden construction, distinguished by its clean aerodynamic lines.
The first prototype was tested in the spring of 1928, reaching approximately 290 km/h, an impressive performance for a Soviet fighter of the period. Following further trials, the I-3 was accepted for service and entered operational units. Approximately 389 aircraft were produced between 1928 and 1931.
Published by Orel, this 1:33 scale paper model features a well-designed construction, detailed parts and quality printing. With 12 A4 sheets, it offers aviation modellers the opportunity to recreate an unusual interwar Soviet fighter in impressive detail.
Key Features
- Manufacturer: Orel
- Product Number: 151
- Aircraft: Polikarpov I-3
- Type: Fighter aircraft
- Series: Military Aviation
- Country: USSR
- Historical Period: 1928
- Scale: 1:33
- Format: 12 x A4 sheets
- Detailed card model construction
- High-quality printed parts
- Authentic representation of an early Soviet biplane fighter
- Ideal for military aviation and historical aircraft enthusiasts
- Supplied as a card model kit for assembly, not a finished model
Summary
The Orel 151 Polikarpov I-3 1:33 Card Model Kit is an excellent choice for modellers interested in Soviet aviation, interwar fighter aircraft and detailed paper modelling. Its distinctive biplane design, large 1:33 scale and detailed printed construction make it an unusual addition to any military aircraft model collection.