Clear Prop! CP72025 I-16 Type 5 (1938-1941) STARTER KIT 1/72 is a unique plastic model kit of the Soviet World War II fighter aircraft. Made in the popular 1/72 scale, this model is ideal both for beginners and more advanced modellers looking for a faithfully recreated classic aircraft from the early phase of the Eastern Front conflict.

The model represents the I-16 Type 5—a Soviet fighter aircraft used in the USSR between 1938 and 1941. The I-16 Type 5 was renowned for its outstanding maneuverability, which contributed to its success in aerial combat during the initial stages of World War II and earlier conflicts such as the Soviet-Finnish War (Winter War) and the battles over Spain. The aircraft was powered by an M-63 radial engine delivering 930 hp, offering a top speed of up to 470 km/h and effective fighter capabilities until 1941, when it was eventually replaced by more modern Luftwaffe designs.

• Model scale: 1/72
• Historical period: World War II (1938-1941)
• Country of use: USSR (Red Army)
• Material: plastic (seven sprues, one clear sprue for cockpit/canopy elements)
• Contents: parts to build one model, decals for four different painting schemes, and a color, easy-to-follow assembly manual
• Category: plastic model kit

The kit offers extremely detailed reproduction of structural elements and a choice of four different paint schemes, including aircraft from various Red Army divisions that fought on the Eastern Fronts and in local conflicts. The inclusion of a clear sprue allows for a realistic canopy effect, while the precise instructions make assembly easier—making this kit an ideal choice for a first 1/72 scale aircraft project.

Assembly difficulty rating: 2/5 – the STARTER KIT is specially designed for those beginning their adventure with aircraft modelling, but it will also meet the expectations of intermediate modellers who value historical authenticity and an abundance of details.

We recommend this product to all aviation modelling enthusiasts, World War II history buffs, and collectors of Soviet aircraft models. Excellent build quality, a wealth of marking options, and the accessibility of the kit guarantee satisfaction from both the building process and the final result.