Bristol Jupiter VIII Engine Scale 1:48 Metallic Details MDR48296

Metallic Details MDR48296 is a resin (3D-printed) detailing set for a Bristol Jupiter VIII radial engine in 1/48. This late Jupiter variant is well suited to open-front cowlings, where cylinder separation and the engine face are a key focal point on interwar-era aircraft builds.

The Bristol Jupiter VIII is a 9-cylinder air-cooled radial used across multiple aircraft types in the 1920s–1930s. This set is intended as a universal upgrade for compatible 1/48 kits that represent the Jupiter family; final fit depends on your kit’s firewall, cowling diameter, and prop shaft arrangement.

For modelers: check fit inside the cowling before painting, then prime lightly to preserve fine surface texture. Use a thin wash to pick out cooling-fin depth and a restrained dry-brush on leading edges. If your kit cowling is tight, sand the inside lip in small steps and re-test rather than forcing the engine in place.

• Subject: Bristol Jupiter VIII radial engine
• Variant / Family: Bristol Jupiter family (VIII, kit-dependent)
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: 3D Printed Set
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: universal (any compatible 1/48 kit representing the Bristol Jupiter)
• Manufacturer: Metallic Details
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Resin (3D-printed) parts
• SKU: MDR48296

This item is part of Metallic Details and belongs to Aftermarket and Engines. For matching projects, browse 1/48 aircraft model kits, all Aircraft Model Kits, and Air Model Kits.