Airbus A380, Detailing set for airplane kit models Exterior, Scale 1:144 Photoetch (Recommended for kit: Revell) Metallic Details MD14418

Metallic Details MD14418 is a Photo-Etched Set for the Airbus A380 in 1/144, designed for exterior detailing on the Revell kit. The set includes 3 photo-etched frets with more than 90 parts for surface-level additions where injection plastic can look heavy at this size.

This is an exterior-focused set: it covers visible outer elements and fine openings to help keep exterior areas consistent across the large airframe without requiring a full scratch build.

The Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide-body, four-engine jet airliner manufactured by Airbus. Produced from 2005 to the present, it has been operated by airlines in multiple countries, depending on the operator and period.

For modelers: treat long, thin parts as alignment pieces—dry-fit them against the fuselage curvature first, then tack with small spots of thin CA and reinforce only where needed. Prime the metal before painting, and install exterior PE after main seam work is finished to reduce handling damage.

• Subject: Airbus A380
• Variant / Family: A380 family
• Scale: 1/144 (also written as 1:144)
• Product type: Photo-Etched Set
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Revell
• Service / Subject country: civil operators, option-dependent
• Manufacturer: Metallic Details
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Photo-etched metal
• SKU: MD14418

FAQ

Is this set only for the Revell 1/144 A380 kit?

MD14418 is designed around the Revell A380 tooling. It may be adaptable to other 1/144 A380 kits, but fit checks and small adjustments may be needed.

When should I install exterior photo-etched parts?

Complete major seam work and sanding first. Add exterior PE near the end of assembly to reduce the chance of bending parts during handling.

What glue works best for exterior PE on plastic?

Thin CA works well for small attachment points. For longer parts, use small tacks to hold alignment and add reinforcement only where required.

This item is part of Metallic Details and belongs to Aftermarket and Exterior Details. For matching builds, browse 1/144 aircraft model kits, Aircraft Model Kits, and Air Model Kits ALL.