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.

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De Havilland DH.115 Vampire Wheels set type 1 Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0249 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Airbus A320 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0244 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Airbus A319 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0243 for Aircraft Model Kit
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I-16 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0241 for Aircraft Model Kit
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De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0240 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Grumman TBM-3 Avenger NAVY Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0231 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Kawasaki T-4 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0226 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Mitsubishi F-2 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0222 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Lockheed P-38 Lightning type 2 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0221 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Lockheed P-38 Lightning type 1 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0220 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Messerschmitt Bf.110 (E,F,G) Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0216 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Lockheed S-3 Viking Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0215 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Douglas DC-3 (C-47) Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0214 for Aircraft Model Kit
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North American RA-5 Vigilante Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0213 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Harrier GR,7/GR,9/AV-8B Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0212 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Harrier GR,1/GR,3/AV-8A/FRS,1/Sea Harrier Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0211 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Aero L-39 Albatros Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0210 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Messerschmitt Me.262 type 2 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0205 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Messerschmitt Me.262 type 1 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0204 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Douglas F4D-1 Skyray type 2 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0199 for Aircraft Model Kit
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North American OV-10 Bronco Wheels set (weighted) Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0197 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Breguet Br,1150 Atlantic Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0196 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Dassault-Breguet Super Etendard type 1 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0194 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0193 for Helicopters Model Kit
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Boeing CH-47 Chinook Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0191 for Helicopters Model Kit
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Alpha Jet Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0190 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Petlyakov Pe-2 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0189 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Lockheed Martin F-35C Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0186 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Lockheed Martin F-35 (A,B) Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0185 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Douglas A-3 Skywarrior Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0170 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Douglas B-66 Destroyer Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0169 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Cessna A-37 Dragonfly Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0168 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Douglas A-1 Skyraider (early version) Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0166 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Douglas A-1 Skyraider (late version) Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0165 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Kamov Ka-27/Ka-29/Ka-32 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0157 for Helicopters Model Kit
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Focke-Wulf Fw-190/Ta-152 (Late version) type 2 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0152 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Focke-Wulf Fw-190/Ta-152 (Late version) type 1 Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0151 for Aircraft Model Kit
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Dassault Mirage IV Wheels set Scale 1:72 ResKit RS72-0150 for Aircraft Model Kit

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.