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

Metallic Details MD14408 is an exterior upgrade set for the ATR 42-500 in 1/144, recommended for the Italeri kit. It combines photo-etched parts with painting masks to help keep exterior edges and small fittings visually consistent at this scale.

This set is aimed at the “tiny boundary” areas that stand out on civil aircraft builds in 1/144: mask-assisted glazing lines and crisp exterior details that benefit from controlled paint edges and thin metal parts (placement is kit-dependent).

The ATR 42-500 is a twin-turboprop regional airliner type, and this set is intended to refine the model’s exterior presentation without adding a narrative or changing the base kit layout.

For modelers: test-fit around fuselage seams and glazing parts before committing to photo-etched pieces—minor seam adjustments can shift where masks should land. Apply photo-etched parts first, then use masks during painting; remove masks soon after paint is touch-dry to reduce edge lift and residue.

• Subject: ATR 42-500
• Variant / Family: ATR 42 family (kit-dependent)
• Scale: 1/144 (also written as 1:144)
• Product type: Detail Set (Photo-Etched Set + Painting Masks)
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for Italeri
• Manufacturer: Metallic Details
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Photo-etched metal
• SKU: MD14408

This item is part of Metallic Details and belongs to Aftermarket. For related items, browse Exterior Details and Painting Masks. For matching projects, see 1/144 aircraft model kits and Aircraft Model Kits.

FAQ

Is this set intended only for the Italeri ATR 42-500 kit?

It is recommended for Italeri. If you plan to use it with another 1/144 ATR 42-500 kit, compare the kit’s surface layout and glazing parts before installation.

Should I apply masks before or after adding photo-etched parts?

Usually it is easier to install the photo-etched exterior parts first, then apply masks once the surface is stable and fully cleaned from sanding or polishing.

What’s a safe way to handle masks on small glazing areas?

Use minimal pressure to position the mask, then burnish only the edges. If you paint multiple thin coats, you’ll reduce the chance of paint ridges along mask boundaries.