This is a Polikarpov I-16 Type 5 with the early closed cockpit from the 3rd Esquadrilla de Moscas. It was one of the first units of I-16 formed, with newly arrived Soviet Union's pilots, and was activated October 1936, to see action for the first time on November 16th. They used "boom and zoom" tactics against the slower but more manouvrable enemy biplanes.
I largely modified the skin made by Muas alias Joao Martins (if I'm not wrong!).
I used an old 3dz files due for the closed canopy,(made by Charles Gunst).
This was correct for the very early period of the Spanish Civil War, until the new Type 6 with open canopy arrived, in spring 1937.
3dz for the open canopy version, done by Captain Kurt, are provided in a separate folder, so you can choose.

Enjoy!

Col. Damir P. Fillen


Here is the original text file of the skin i used as a base.
Thanks to all the people envolved. This skin is not only mine, but of them all.

Original text file by Muas:

This is my first Skin and represent a republican "mosca/rata"
in the Spanish civil war, this is only the first release maybe the next 
be the plane of captain Antonio Arias of the 4 Escuadrilla.
I make this skin using the 3dz and base skin of Captain Kurt and all of you are free to modify my work
I will dedicate my work to my girlfriend who helps me in all the hards moments of my life
Also is dedicated to all who fights in spain without distintion of nationality or behaviour specially to all
the republican pilots of the "Gloriosa" AIR Force
Please send your comments at gvicenta@hotmail.com
Thank's