Aftermarket Exterior Details for Aircraft and Helicopter Model Kits

Aftermarket exterior details are upgrade parts designed to refine the external surfaces of aircraft and helicopter model kits. These components improve structural accuracy, surface definition, and fine details that are often simplified in standard kits.

Folland Gnat T,1 Detailing set for model kit aircraft Interior and Exterior, Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Airfix) Metallic Details MD4808

Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, Detailing set for model kit aircraft Interior and Exterior, Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: ICM) Metallic Details MD4815

Polikarpov Po-2/U2 Detailing set for model kit aircraft Interior and Exterior Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: ICM) Metallic Details MD4803

Polikarpov I-185, Detailing set for aircraft model Interior and Exterior Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Ark Models) Metallic Details MD4801

Sukhoi Su-2, Detailing set for aircraft model Interior and Exterior Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Zvezda) Metallic Details MD4802

BAe Harrier GR Mk7/9 Detailing set for aircraft model Exterior and Interrior, Scale 1:48 Resin, Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Hasegawa, Revell) Metallic Details MD4837

Polikarpov I-153, Detailing set for aircraft model Interior and Exterior, Scale 1:48 Photo etched (Recommended for kit: ICM) Metallic Details MD4817

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, Exterior and Interrior Detailing set (Resin, Photoetch) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Hasegawa) Metallic Details MDR4882 - For Aircraft Model Kits

Petlyakov Pe-2, Detailing set for aircraft model Interior and Exterior, Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Zvezda) Metallic Details MD4812

Helicopter AH-64 Apache, TADS/PNV System Exterior Details set (Resin) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Hasegawa) Metallic Details MDR4889 - For Model Kits Helicopter

Kamov Ka-50 Hokum, Detailing set Exterior (Photoetch, 3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Italeri) Metallic Details MDR48139 - For Model Kits Helicopter

Mil Mi-24, Exterior Detailing set (Resin, Photoetch) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Zvezda) Metallic Details MDR4878 - For Helicopter Kit Model

TR-1A/B, Exterior Details (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Italeri) Metallic Details MDR48176 - For Aircraft Model Kits

Boeing B-29 Superfortress, Exterior Details - Photoetch, 3D-Printed Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Revel, Monogram) Metallic Details MDM4807 - For Aircraft Model Kits

Consolidated B-24 Liberator, Exterior Details set (Resin, Photoetch) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Revell, Monogram) Metallic Details MDR4884 - For Model Kit Aircraft

Boeing F/A-18F, Nose Landing Gear Door for aircraft model kit, Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Revell) Metallic Details MD4830

Douglas A-1 Skyraider, Exterior Details set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Tamiya) Metallic Details MDR48230 - For Aircraft Kit Model

Junkers W,34, Details Exterior set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: MikroMir) Metallic Details MDR48126 - For Aircraft Model Kit

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Exterior Details set (Resin, Photoetch, 3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: HK Models, Monogram) Metallic Details MDR4893 - For Models Aircraft Kits

ALQ-144 Infrared Countermeasures Device (2 pcs) 3D-Printed Scale 1:48 Metallic Details MDR48184 - For Aircraft Model Kit

Two-arm Support Bracket for Pilons type 1 (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 Metallic Details MDR48148 - For Aircraft Model Kit

F9F-2 Panther, Exterior Details (Photoetch) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Trumpeter) Metallic Details MDR4873 - For Model Kits Aircraft

Boeing F/A-18F, Nose Landing Gear Door for aircraft model kit, Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Hasegawa) Metallic Details MD4829

Lockheed U-2 A Dragon Lady, Exterior Detailing set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: AFV Club) Metallic Details MDR48179 - For Models Aircraft Kits

Polikarpov I-15, I-153, Detailing Bracing, Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: ICM, AMG) Metallic Details MD4853 - For model kit Aircraft

Mikoyan MiG-25, Exterior detailing set for aircraft model kit, Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: ICM) Metallic Details MD4823

Lockheed-Martin F-35B Lightning II, Exterior Details, Scale 1:48 Resin, Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Kitty Hawk) Metallic Details MD4836 - For model kit Aircraft

Sukhoi Su-35, Detailing Exterior for aircraft models, Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Kitty Hawk) Metallic Details MD4826

McDonnell F3H-2M Demon, Exterior Details set (Photoetch, 3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: HobbyBoss) Metallic Details MDR4898 - For Aircraft Model Kits

Boeing F/A-18C Hornet, Exterior detailing, Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: HobbyBoss) Metallic Details MD4844 - For model kit Aircraft

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, Exterior Details set (Photoetch, 3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: HobbyBoss) Metallic Details MDR48177 - For Aircraft Model Kit

Static Discharger (type 1) Exterior Details (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 Metallic Details MDR4891 - For Aircraft Model Kit

Refueling Probe, Exterior Details (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 Metallic Details MDR48146 - For Model Kits Aircraft

OV-10A Bronco, Detailing set Exterior (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: ICM) Metallic Details MDR48147 - For Aircraft Model Kits

McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II, FOD Cover (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: Tamiya) Metallic Details MDR48174 - For Aircraft Models Kits

Mikoyan MiG-17PF, Exterior Details (Painting Masks, 3D-Printed, Photoetch) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: HobbyBoss) Metallic Details MDM4805 - For Aircraft Models Kits

Junkers Ju-88, Detailing set for aircraft model Exterior, Scale 1:48 Photo etched (Recommended for kit: ICM) Metallic Details MD4818

Heinkel He-219 A-7 UHU Detailing set for aircraft model Exterior, Scale 1:48 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Tamiya) Metallic Details MD4806

Bell MV-22 Osprey, Exterior Details (Resin, 3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: HobbyBoss) Metallic Details MDR48218 - For Aircraft Models Kits

OV-10A Bronco, Exterior Details sets Part 2 (Resin, 3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 (Recommended for kit: ICM) Metallic Details MDR48178 - For Model Kit Aircraft

Bell AH-1G Cobra, Exterior Detailing sets (Photoetch & 3D-Printed) Scale 1:32 (Recommended for kit: ICM) Metallic Details MDR3220 - For Helicopter Model Kits

Static Discharger (type 1) Exterior (3D-Printed) Scale 1:32 Metallic Details MDR3210 - For Aircraft Models Kits

Consolidated B-24 Liberator, Detailing sets Exterior (Resin & Photoetch) Scale 1:32 (Recommended for kit: HobbyBoss) Metallic Details MDR3203 - For Model Kits Aircraft

Lockheed C-141 B Starlifter, Detailing set for aircraft model kits Exterior, Scale 1:144 Resin, Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Roden) Metallic Details MD14423

Boeing 737, Detailing set for model kits aircraft Exterior Scale 1:144 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Zvezda) Metallic Details MD14413

Boeing 720, Exterior Detailing set, Scale 1:144 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Roden) Metallic Details MD14433 - For aircraft model kit

Tupolev Tu-144, Exterior Detailing set for aircraft model kits (Photoetch) Scale 1:144 (Recommended for kit: ICM) Metallic Details MD14403

ATR 42-500, Exterior Detailing set for model kit aircraft (Photoetching and Painting Masks) Scale 1:144 (Recommended for kit: Italeri) Metallic Details MD14408

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Exterior Detail Aftermarket Upgrades for Scale Models

The exterior surface of an aircraft or helicopter defines its overall appearance and realism. Aftermarket exterior detail upgrades are used to enhance panel areas, access hatches, vents, structural elements, and other external features that contribute to an accurate scale representation.

This category includes a wide range of exterior components that do not belong to a single specialized system but are essential for improving surface realism and structural definition. These upgrades are commonly used on both modern and historical aircraft models.

Why Upgrade Exterior Details

Enhances surface realism and structural definition
Adds fine external detail without major modifications
Corrects simplified or missing exterior elements
Improves overall visual accuracy of the airframe

Aircraft and Helicopter Applications

Aftermarket exterior details in this section are designed for aircraft model kits and helicopter model kits. These upgrades are suitable for a wide range of aircraft types and eras, from early aviation to modern military platforms.

Related Exterior and Structural Categories

Exterior detail upgrades are often combined with antennas and sensors, air brakes, cowlings, and landing gear to achieve a cohesive and accurate external appearance.

Scales, Materials, and Installation

Aftermarket exterior detail parts are available in multiple scales and may be produced in resin, photo-etched metal, or 3D-printed materials. These upgrades are typically installed during mid to late assembly stages to preserve fine surface detail.

Why Buy Exterior Details at plastic-models-kits.com

At plastic-models-kits.com, exterior detail upgrades are organized by application and scale to simplify selection. Choose exterior detail parts to refine surface accuracy, enhance realism, and elevate the overall finish of your aircraft or helicopter model.

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