Mi-8MT Zvezda 1/48

[bob_gs]

Hello colleagues! I decided to move away from the topic of tanks and lean against something high)). So…started assembling the helicopter. I use 3D decals Quinta studio, etching Microdesign and own additions.

[Karl187]

Wow- incredibly authentic looking cockpit!

[Klaus-Adler]

I’m liking the look of this, i hope you post more updates soon.

[heliman]

Excellent details

[Maximus8425]

Those Quinta decals really lift the build quality. Are they self adhesive?

[Tank_1812]

@Maximus8425

Are they self adhesive?

No but a little pva glue will do the job. They also have their own adhesive.

Details look great.

Look forward to seeing more.

[Black_sheep]

great job so far! You awakened my appettite for russian helicopters

[bob_gs]

Thank you, guys! I continue. Made the crew commander’s PKV sight and sun visors

[bob_gs]

made 2 forgotten pens

[Dan]

I’m watching!

[StephaneHERVE]

Excellent begining!

[bob_gs]

I made a mount for installing the seat in the “working” position. Started production of an additional fuel tank

[bob_gs]

Additional fuel tank - ready!

[HeavyArty]

Looks great. I love the aux tank and its connections.

[bob_gs]

Started working on the exterior. I did a little work with putty and a scalpel to improve the appearance.
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After:

[Vstobinskii]

I am currently building an MI-24, did you use a metal pipe for the APU exhaust?

[bob_gs]

this wire crimping lug

[bob_gs]

Made a mesh and replaced the “gills” - this is typical for helicopters of earlier production

[bob_gs]

cut holes in the cabin air ducts

[bob_gs]

Slightly modified the propeller swashplate: made “dimples” on the frame, added a couple of brass axles and made a control rod, which was not in the kit