Aftermarket Cowlings for Aircraft Model Kits

Aftermarket cowlings are upgrade components designed to improve the shape, thickness, and surface accuracy of engine cowlings on aircraft model kits. These parts replace simplified or incorrectly proportioned kit cowls with more accurate and scale-correct components.

F6F Hellcat, Cowling type 1 Detailing set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:72 (Recommended for kit: Eduard) Metallic Details MDR7266 - For Model Kits Aircraft

Fiat CR,42 Falco, Cowling, Propeller and Engine Detailing set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:72 Metallic Details MDR7298 - For Model Kits Aircraft

Arado Ar 196, Cowling, Propeller and Engine Detailing set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:72 Metallic Details MDR7295 - For Aircraft Kit Model

Bristol Beaufort, Cowlings, Propeller and Engines Detailing set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:72 Metallic Details MDR72107 - For Model Kits Aircraft

Gloster Gladiator, Exterior (Cowling, Engine, Radiator, Guns, Wheels, Propeller) Detailing set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:72 Metallic Details MDR7292 - For Aircraft Model Kit

Consolidated B-24 D Liberator, Detailing set Cowlings with PW R-1830 Engines (3D-Printed) Scale 1:72 (Recommended for kit: Italeri) Metallic Details MDR7264 - For Model Aircraft Kits

F6F Hellcat, Cowling type 1 Exterior Details (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Eduard) Metallic Details MDR4880 - For Aircraft Models Kits

Gotha Go 244B, Cowlings, Propeller and Engines Detailing set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: ICM) Metallic Details MDR48273 - For Model Kit Aircraft

Fiat CR,42 Falco, Cowling, Propeller and Engine Detailing set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Italeri) Metallic Details MDR48256 - For Aircraft Model Kits

Hydroplane Arado Ar 196, Cowling, Propeller and Engine Detailing set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Italeri) Metallic Details MDR48254 - For Aircraft Models Kits

PV-1 Ventura, Cowlings, Propeller and Engines Detailing set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Revell, Academy) Metallic Details MDR48252 - For Aircraft Kit Model

Gloster Gladiator, Exterior - Cowling, Engine, Radiator, Guns, Wheels, Propeller (Resin, 3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Roden, Merit International, I Love Kit) Metallic Details MDR48241 - For Aircraft Model Kits

Gloster Gladiator, Cowling and Engines (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Roden, Merit International, I Love Kit) Metallic Details MDR48239 - For Model Aircraft Kits

Junkers W,34, Detailing set Engine (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: MikroMir) Metallic Details MDR48115 - For Model Aircraft Kits

Boeing B-29 Superfortress, Detailing set Engines with Cowlings (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Revell, Monogram) Metallic Details MDR48111 - For Aircraft Model Kit

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Engines Detailing set (Resin, Photoetch) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Revell, Monogram) Metallic Details MDR4854 - For Aircraft Kit Model

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Detailing Engine Turbochargers (Resin, Photoetch) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Revell, Monogram) Metallic Details MDR4857 - For Model Kits Aircraft

Arado Ar 196, Detailing sets Cowling, Propeller and Engines (3D-Printed) Scale 1:32 Metallic Details MDR3241 - For Model Kit Aircraft

Fiat CR,42 Falco, Detailing sets Cowling, Engines and Propeller (3D-Printed) Scale 1:32 (Recommended for kit: ICM) Metallic Details MDR3237 - For Aircraft Models Kits

Gloster Gladiator, Cowling and Engine (3D-Printed) Scale 1:32 (Recommended for kit: ICM) Metallic Details MDR3235 - For Aircraft Kit Model

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Engine Cowling Aftermarket Upgrades for Scale Aircraft Models

Engine cowlings play a crucial role in defining the silhouette and character of an aircraft. Their contours, panel lines, and openings directly affect the realism of the finished model. Aftermarket cowling upgrades allow modelers to correct shape inaccuracies and improve surface detail around the engine area.

This category includes complete engine cowlings, cowling panels, and specialized cowling sections for piston-powered and early jet aircraft. These upgrades are especially valuable on models with exposed engines or open maintenance configurations.

Why Upgrade Cowlings

Improves overall aircraft silhouette
Corrects thickness and shape inaccuracies
Enhances panel line and surface detail
Allows accurate open or closed engine configurations

Aircraft Applications

Aftermarket cowlings in this section are intended for aircraft model kits, particularly piston-powered and early jet aircraft. These upgrades are suitable for military, civilian, and historical aviation subjects.

Related Engine and Exterior Components

Cowling upgrades are commonly combined with aftermarket engines, exhaust systems, air intakes, and exterior details to create a complete and accurate engine area.

Scales, Materials, and Installation

Aftermarket cowlings are available in multiple scales and are typically produced in resin or 3D-printed materials. Test fitting and careful alignment are recommended to ensure proper integration with fuselage panels.

Why Buy Cowlings at plastic-models-kits.com

At plastic-models-kits.com, aftermarket cowling upgrades are organized by aircraft type and application to simplify selection. Choose detailed engine cowlings to improve shape accuracy, surface realism, and the overall quality of your aircraft model builds.

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