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.
troska
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Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:53 pm
by Rob
Great start. This is a new plane to me so I look forward to seeing it done
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:31 am
by 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.
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 12:50 am
by UKscalemodeller
I SO SO SO want this kit!
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 6:53 pm
by 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........
troska
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Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2014 10:41 pm
by MakingModelsAgain
Gob well and truly smacked. This is gonna be goooood....
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 2:06 pm
by Merlin
That's looking real good so far, there's plenty of detail.
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Sat Feb 15, 2014 2:24 pm
by RobertA
I second the UKscalemuddler... I SO WANT THIS KIT also...
Great job so far... brilliant!
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 4:37 pm
by 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.
troska
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Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:39 pm
by 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.
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:37 pm
by troska
More gunners ;D
troska
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Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:31 pm
by UKscalemodeller
Excellent work. The gunners look great.
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:37 pm
by RobertA
Great figure painting!!
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 5:20 am
by ludicrusmaximus
Just great work so far!
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 5:35 pm
by DC87
Really great work, the figures look excellent and the map is a great touch.
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2014 8:20 pm
by 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
troska
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Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:22 pm
by 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...
troska
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Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 8:33 pm
by UKscalemodeller
Excellent update. Coming together really well.
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 9:26 pm
by ChrisSteadman
I'm getting all excited now that the primer is going on. Fantastic project.
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 5:17 pm
by troska
Finally its done!!!!
troska
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Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:13 pm
by peppie
Wow, that's a really crowded airplane
Nice build and paintjob, I like it
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:14 pm
by UKguyInUSA
Awesome work mate! Fabulous job on those figures too...makes me want to do a Russki plane
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 1:45 pm
by ThomasBrown
Fantastic work buddy.
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 5:05 pm
by Willem
Nice build mate. Great tip regarding the feeler gauge.
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:39 pm
by shortCummins
great paint scheme, I must get some of those Akan paints
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:58 pm
by Nige201980
Great finished mate are those guns in the wheel wells
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:57 pm
by Opapapa
Really nice job mate!
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 4:02 am
by 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.
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:12 pm
by CJSomerset
Excellent job! can't wait to see what's next.
Re: Zvezda 1/72 Petlyakov Pe-8
Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 1:59 am
by 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.
I SO WANT THIS KIT also... 
Excellent job! can't wait to see what's next.