Bristol Taurus Engines Detailing set (3D-Printed) Scale 1:48 Metallic Details MDR48280 - For Model Kit Aircraft

Metallic Details MDR48280 is a 3D Printed Set to build one Bristol Taurus engine in 1/48. It’s intended for aircraft models where the engine face, cooling detail, or open-cowling presentation benefits from sharper cylinder definition than simplified kit parts.

The practical angle is depth and symmetry: a radial engine is full of repeated shapes, and 3D printing helps keep cylinder spacing and front detail consistent, which shows through weathering and dry-brushing.

The Bristol Taurus is a 14-cylinder, two-row radial aircraft engine produced by the Bristol Engine Company. This set provides a Taurus engine representation for 1/48 projects, and final fit depends on your chosen kit and cowling arrangement.

For modelers: test-fit the engine inside the cowling before painting to confirm diameter and setback. Prime lightly to preserve fin detail, then paint in stages—base coat, wash to deepen recesses, and a controlled dry-brush on cylinder edges. If you plan to show the cowling open, check clearances with exhausts and mounts before final glue.

• Subject: Bristol Taurus aircraft engine (build 1)
• Variant / Family: Taurus radial engine
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: Engines
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: universal (1/48 aircraft kits, fit check required)
• Service / Subject country: application-dependent
• Manufacturer: Metallic Details
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: 3D-printed resin
• SKU: MDR48280

Applications

• Bristol Type 148
• Bristol Beaufort
• Fairey Albacore
• Fairey Battle
• Gloster F.9/37

FAQ

How many engines are included?

The set is specified to build one Bristol Taurus engine.

Will it fit any 1/48 kit that used the Taurus engine?

It is listed as universal, but cowling inner diameter and engine setback vary by kit. Dry-fit the engine to your cowling and mounting points before painting and final assembly.

What paint approach helps the details read in 1/48?

Use a light primer coat, then a darker wash to separate cylinder rows, and finish with restrained dry-brushing on the cooling fin edges.

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