Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8

[troska]

Hi!


As i said end of my last build this was going to be my next try on modeling.



I started of with the most important stuff



Thinking about making some support for the fins on the bomb like so.. Probably from PE but i dont have enough same length parts.

As seen on this video on 2:00 min.



Lets get some paint on those wheels. First time using akah paints and it not going to be last.
Paints really good with airbrush even when not thinned and the paint doesnt smell.



Masking and painting






I have to do something on that gap though.


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[Rob]

Great start. This is a new plane to me so I look forward to seeing it done

[ludicrusmaximus]

A very interesting subject. This is the plane used for the Russian bomber miniature in the boardgame Axis and Allies, lol. The build is looking good so far. And a pretty well detailed kit too, it seems.

[UKscalemodeller]

I SO SO SO want this kit!

[troska]

Update


I glued engine halfs together and sanded gaps. I think it will turnout good on painting.





Building up gunners positions. Weird fact that this plane had turrets behind inner engines.





2X



Starting to build insides of the wing.


Dry fit


After dry fitting i decided to increase support on some of the parts.



To be continued........

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[MakingModelsAgain]

Gob well and truly smacked. This is gonna be goooood....

[Merlin]

That's looking real good so far, there's plenty of detail.

[RobertA]

I second the UKscalemuddler... I SO WANT THIS KIT also...

Great job so far... brilliant!

[troska]

Back again for another update.

Engines fitted in.


Primed and ready for shading



Landing gear finished, i think ill assemble those after painting the wings.


Another turrets in making.. Added those supports end of the fins of the bomb.


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[Paul]

Superb work, love the gunners lol

Nice to see someone else using Akan paints, love them i think they are the best acrylic paint you can get.

[troska]

More gunners ;D





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[UKscalemodeller]

Excellent work. The gunners look great.

[RobertA]

Great figure painting!!

[ludicrusmaximus]

Just great work so far!

[DC87]

Really great work, the figures look excellent and the map is a great touch.

[troska]

Update

Started building rest of the interior.


Had trouble with all of the decals. For some reason decals are too big and need some cutting.






Lots of ejector pin marks to remove.


Part was broken didnt notice it until fitting.



Test fitting




For some reason one of parts was broken and i had to fix it. Black console panel.




MAP






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[troska]

Update

Building insides




Joining sides together


I forgot to add some little clear part to upper turret. Managed to get it in place...





Tip!!
I used feeler gauge to help scribing.


Aft turret


Before and after



Some work still to be done...




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[UKscalemodeller]

Excellent update. Coming together really well.

[ChrisSteadman]

I'm getting all excited now that the primer is going on. Fantastic project.

[troska]

Finally its done!!!!











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[peppie]

Wow, that's a really crowded airplane
Nice build and paintjob, I like it

[UKguyInUSA]

Awesome work mate! Fabulous job on those figures too...makes me want to do a Russki plane

[ThomasBrown]

Fantastic work buddy.

[Willem]

Nice build mate. Great tip regarding the feeler gauge.

[shortCummins]

great paint scheme, I must get some of those Akan paints

[Nige201980]

Great finished mate are those guns in the wheel wells

[Opapapa]

Really nice job mate!

[panzerman]

Nice progress on your Pe-8. Love the 2 gunner positions behind the engines.
Glad to see this kit has an aircrew. ....and you are using them. .....cool.
Keep having fun.
Bill.

[CJSomerset]

Excellent job! can't wait to see what's next.

[panzerman]

Great job on the Russian bomber. Really nice interior details too. The kit comes with a crew compliment...rare thing these days....cool.
Fine work building, painting, and markings.
Bill.