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Continue shoppingAftermarket Air Intakes for Aircraft and Helicopter Model Kits
Aftermarket air intakes are upgrade components designed to improve the shape, depth, and internal geometry of air intake ducts on aircraft and helicopter model kits. These upgrades enhance realism in highly visible engine inlet areas.
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Air Intake Aftermarket Upgrades for Scale Models
Air intakes are one of the most visually prominent features of many aircraft, especially jet-powered platforms. Their internal depth, smooth ducting, and correct inlet shape have a major impact on the realism of a finished model. Aftermarket air intake upgrades replace shallow or simplified kit intakes with properly contoured and detailed components.
This category includes intake ducts, inlet lips, splitter plates, and internal trunking components used on jet aircraft and selected helicopter designs. These upgrades are particularly effective on models where the intake interior is clearly visible.
Why Upgrade Air Intakes
- Adds realistic depth and smooth intake ducting
- Improves inlet shape and proportions
- Corrects shallow or blanked-off kit intakes
- Enhances overall engine-area realism
Aircraft and Helicopter Applications
Aftermarket air intakes in this section are intended for aircraft model kits and helicopter model kits. These upgrades are most commonly used on jet aircraft, but also apply to certain helicopter intake systems.
Related Engine and Powerplant Components
Air intake upgrades are often combined with aftermarket engines, exhaust systems, jet nozzles, and compressor exhaust to create a complete and accurate powerplant assembly.
Scales, Materials, and Installation
Aftermarket air intakes are available in multiple scales and are typically produced in resin or 3D-printed materials. Careful test fitting and alignment are recommended to ensure smooth transitions between intake and fuselage surfaces.
Why Buy Air Intakes at plastic-models-kits.com
At plastic-models-kits.com, aftermarket air intake upgrades are organized by aircraft type and application to simplify selection. Choose detailed air intake components to improve inlet realism, internal depth, and the overall quality of your aircraft or helicopter models.