Aftermarket Model Parts for Collector-Level Detail

Aftermarket parts are where a standard kit becomes a personal build. They allow modelers to sharpen weak areas, replace simplified details and add the kind of refinement that separates a good assembly from a serious display piece. This category focuses on aftermarket model parts for builders who care about accuracy, texture and scale fidelity.

TORNADO Exhaust Nozzles for Revell / Eduard kit Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0062 for Aircraft Model Kit
TORNADO Exhaust Nozzles for Revell / Eduard kit Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0062 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RSU48-0062
$31.56
$31.56
Tornado Exhaust Nozzles for Italeri kit Scale 1:32 ResKit RSU32-0059 for Aircraft Model Kit
Tornado Exhaust Nozzles for Italeri kit Scale 1:32 ResKit RSU32-0059 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RSU32-0059
$28.12
$28.12
TORNADO Exhaust Nozzles for Hasegawa kit Scale 1:72 ResKit RSU72-0051 for Aircraft Model Kit
TORNADO Exhaust Nozzles for Hasegawa kit Scale 1:72 ResKit RSU72-0051 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RSU72-0051
$18.52
$18.52
TER-9/A MOD Triple Ejector Rack for General Dynamics F-16 (2 pcs) (3D Printing) Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0387 for Aircraft Model Kit
TER-9/A MOD Triple Ejector Rack for General Dynamics F-16 (2 pcs) (3D Printing) Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0387 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0387
$8.86
$8.86
TER-9/A MOD Triple Ejector Rack for General Dynamics F-16 (2 pcs) (3D Printing) Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0387 for Aircraft Model Kit
TER-9/A MOD Triple Ejector Rack for General Dynamics F-16 (2 pcs) (3D Printing) Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0387 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0387
$10.92
$10.92
TER-9/A MOD Triple Ejector Rack for General Dynamics F-16 (2 pcs) (3D Printing) Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0387 for Aircraft Model Kit
TER-9/A MOD Triple Ejector Rack for General Dynamics F-16 (2 pcs) (3D Printing) Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0387 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS32-0387
$12.58
$12.58
Tail Rotor Mil Mi-24 for Zvezda kit Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0126 for Helicopters Model Kit
Tail Rotor Mil Mi-24 for Zvezda kit Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0126 for Helicopters Model Kit
ResKit Art: RSU48-0126
$19.32
$19.32
Tail Rotor for Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, MH-53E Sea Dragon for Academy kit (3D printed) Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0402 for Helicopters Model Kit
Tail Rotor for Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, MH-53E Sea Dragon for Academy kit (3D printed) Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0402 for Helicopters Model Kit
ResKit Art: RSU48-0402
$19.18
$19.18
TA-7C, TA-7H, TA-7P, A-7K Corsair II Exhaust Nozzle for HobbyBoss kit (3D Printed) Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0339 for Aircraft Model Kit
TA-7C, TA-7H, TA-7P, A-7K Corsair II Exhaust Nozzle for HobbyBoss kit (3D Printed) Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0339 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RSU48-0339
$24.81
$24.81
Super Tucano Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0313 for Aircraft Model Kit
Super Tucano Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0313 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0313
$11.39
$11.39
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Sukhoi Su-9 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0245 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-9 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0245 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0245
$10.73
$10.73
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Sukhoi Su-9 Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0245 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-9 Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0245 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0245
$12.58
$12.58
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Sukhoi Su-7 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0181 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-7 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0181 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0181
$10.92
$10.92
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Sukhoi Su-7 Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0181 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-7 Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0181 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0181
$12.49
$12.49
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Sukhoi Su-33 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0257 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-33 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0257 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0257
$13.05
$13.05
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Sukhoi Su-33 Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0257 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-33 Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0257 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0257
$14.23
$14.23
Sukhoi Su-27UB Pre-cut Painting Masks for GWH kit Scale 1:48 ResKit RSM48-0008 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-27UB Pre-cut Painting Masks for GWH kit Scale 1:48 ResKit RSM48-0008 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RSM48-0008
$11.01
$11.01
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Sukhoi Su-27 Wheels set Late version set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0256 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-27 Wheels set Late version set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0256 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0256
$12.38
$12.38
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Sukhoi Su-27 Wheels set Late version set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0256 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-27 Wheels set Late version set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0256 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0256
$14.23
$14.23
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Sukhoi Su-27 Wheels set (late version) Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0256 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-27 Wheels set (late version) Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0256 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS32-0256
$20.48
$20.48
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Sukhoi Su-27 Wheels set (early version) Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0255 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-27 Wheels set (early version) Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0255 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS32-0255
$20.48
$20.48
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Sukhoi Su-27 Wheels early version set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0255 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-27 Wheels early version set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0255 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0255
$12.38
$12.38
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Sukhoi Su-27 Wheels early version set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0255 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-27 Wheels early version set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0255 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0255
$14.23
$14.23
Sukhoi Su-27 Pre-cut Painting Masks for GWH L4824 kit Scale 1:48 ResKit RSM48-0020 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-27 Pre-cut Painting Masks for GWH L4824 kit Scale 1:48 ResKit RSM48-0020 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RSM48-0020
$11.01
$11.01
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Sukhoi Su-25 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0037 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-25 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0037 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0037
$11.01
$11.01
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Sukhoi Su-25 Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0037 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-25 Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0037 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0037
$13.05
$13.05
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Sukhoi Su-25 Wheels set Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0037 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-25 Wheels set Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0037 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS32-0037
$18.97
$18.97
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Sukhoi Su-24 (M,MR) late version Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0097 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-24 (M,MR) late version Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0097 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0097
$13.74
$13.74
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Sukhoi Su-24 (M,MR) late version Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0097 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-24 (M,MR) late version Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0097 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0097
$17.39
$17.39
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Sukhoi Su-17 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0061 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-17 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0061 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0061
$10.82
$10.82
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Sukhoi Su-17 Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0061 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-17 Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0061 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0061
$12.58
$12.58
Sukhoi Su-17 (Su-22) Exhaust Nozzle for KittyHawk kit Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0129 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-17 (Su-22) Exhaust Nozzle for KittyHawk kit Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0129 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RSU48-0129
$16.95
$16.95
Sukhoi Su-17 (Su-22) Exhaust Nozzle for HobbyBoss kit Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0130 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-17 (Su-22) Exhaust Nozzle for HobbyBoss kit Scale 1:48 ResKit RSU48-0130 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RSU48-0130
$16.95
$16.95
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Sukhoi Su-11 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0246 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-11 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0246 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0246
$10.73
$10.73
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Sukhoi Su-11 Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0246 for Aircraft Model Kit
Sukhoi Su-11 Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0246 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0246
$12.58
$12.58
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Spitfire (5 spoke) Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0104 for Aircraft Model Kit
Spitfire (5 spoke) Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0104 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0104
$9.18
$9.18
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Spitfire (5 spoke) Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0104 for Aircraft Model Kit
Spitfire (5 spoke) Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0104 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0104
$9.66
$9.66
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Spitfire (5 spoke) Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0104 for Aircraft Model Kit
Spitfire (5 spoke) Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0104 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS32-0104
$12.49
$12.49
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Spitfire (4 spoke) Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0103 for Aircraft Model Kit
Spitfire (4 spoke) Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0103 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0103
$9.18
$9.18
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Spitfire (4 spoke) Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0103 for Aircraft Model Kit
Spitfire (4 spoke) Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0103 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0103
$9.66
$9.66
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Spitfire (4 spoke) Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0103 for Aircraft Model Kit
Spitfire (4 spoke) Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0103 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS32-0103
$12.49
$12.49
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Spitfire (3 spoke) Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0298 for Aircraft Model Kit
Spitfire (3 spoke) Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0298 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0298
$9.06
$9.06
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Spitfire (3 spoke) Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0298 for Aircraft Model Kit
Spitfire (3 spoke) Wheels set Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0298 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0298
$9.74
$9.74
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Spitfire (3 spoke) Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0298 for Aircraft Model Kit
Spitfire (3 spoke) Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:32 ResKit RS32-0298 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS32-0298
$13.56
$13.56
SMB-2 Dassault Super Mystère Exhaust Nozzle for Azur / Special Hobby kit Scale 1:72 ResKit RSU72-0190 for Aircraft Model Kit
SMB-2 Dassault Super Mystère Exhaust Nozzle for Azur / Special Hobby kit Scale 1:72 ResKit RSU72-0190 for Aircraft Model Kit
ResKit Art: RSU72-0190
$12.49
$12.49
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Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk/MH-60 (G,L)/HH-60 (G,M,P)/UH-60 (A,L,P)/S-70A-27(55) Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:35 ResKit RS35-0007 for Helicopters Model Kit
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk/MH-60 (G,L)/HH-60 (G,M,P)/UH-60 (A,L,P)/S-70A-27(55) Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:35 ResKit RS35-0007 for Helicopters Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS35-0007
$18.52
$18.52
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Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk/MH-60 (G,L)/HH-60 (G,M,P)/UH-60 (A,L,P)/S-70A-27 (55) Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0044 for Helicopters Model Kit
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk/MH-60 (G,L)/HH-60 (G,M,P)/UH-60 (A,L,P)/S-70A-27 (55) Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0044 for Helicopters Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS72-0044
$10.82
$10.82
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Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, MH-60 (G,L), HH-60 (G,M,P), UH-60 (A,L,P) S-70A-27 (55) Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0044 for Helicopters Model Kit
Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, MH-60 (G,L), HH-60 (G,M,P), UH-60 (A,L,P) S-70A-27 (55) Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:48 ResKit RS48-0044 for Helicopters Model Kit
ResKit Art: RS48-0044
$12.58
$12.58

Resin upgrade kits are ideal for cockpit tubs, wheels, exhausts, seats, stowage and conversion details. They often provide sharper shapes and more realistic surfaces than kit parts. Photo etched model parts solve another problem: thin metal detail. Grilles, straps, railings, buckles and interior panels often look far better in PE than in thick plastic.

For aircraft builders, a model cockpit upgrade set can transform the whole project because the cockpit is one of the first areas viewers notice. Modern 3d printed model parts also open new possibilities for fine surface detail, precise geometry and difficult-to-mold components. Use model kit upgrades strategically: improve the focal points first, then add supporting details where they matter.

When aftermarket parts are worth it

  • upgrade visible areas first: cockpit, wheels, exhausts, tracks and weapons
  • check scale and kit compatibility before ordering
  • use the right glue: resin and PE usually need CA or epoxy
  • test fit aftermarket parts before painting

FAQ

They require patience and the right tools, but they can dramatically improve thin details.

They require patience and the right tools, but they can dramatically improve thin details.