Rossagraph Model Detail Photo Monograph No. 02 – Petlyakov Pe-2 PL

Rossagraph Model Detail Photo Monograph No. 02 – Petlyakov Pe-2 PL is a unique publication dedicated to all scale modelers and enthusiasts of historical aviation. The book, prepared by Tomasz Koch, is an excellent source of information for both beginner and advanced modeling fans who wish to broaden their knowledge and enhance the accuracy of World War II aircraft model reproductions.

• Title: Petlyakov Pe-2
• Volume: No. 02 in the Model Detail Photo Monograph series
• Publication language: Polish
• Number of pages: 48
• Format: Brochure
• Year of publication: 2000
• Publisher: Rossagraph
• ISBN-10: 83-916229-0-8

Unique advantages of this publication

The monograph contains extensive photographic documentation as well as detailed drawings and modeling diagrams of the Petlyakov Pe-2 bomber aircraft. This twin-engine dive bomber was one of the best-known Soviet aircraft of World War II, intensively used by the USSR on European fronts, including by units of the Polish Air Force in the USSR.

Historical aspects

The Petlyakov Pe-2, also known as "Peshka," mainly served in the years 1941–1945 with the Soviet Union and its allied forces. It participated in the most important battles on the Eastern Front, such as the Battle of Stalingrad and the fighting for Moscow. Polish pilots flew this type of bomber as part of the 1st Air Division.

Why is it worth reaching for this monograph?

The Rossagraph Model Detail Photo Monograph No. 02 is a professional guide for any modeler planning to build a Pe-2 model in any scale (e.g., 1/48, 1/72, or 1/32). The publication allows for faithful reproduction of structural details as well as historical markings. Thanks to the abundance of photographs and drawings, it is an invaluable aid for both diorama builders and collectors of plastic, resin, and 3D-printed models.

Product category

Modeling book – photographic and documentary monograph

Who do we recommend this to?

A position recommended for modelers at the advanced level (4/5) – ideal for those striving for maximum historical accuracy and perfect details in aircraft models.