Me 262, Wheel Bays (for HobbyBoss) Scale 1:48 Metallic Details MDR4886

Metallic Details MDR4886 is a resin and photo-etched upgrade set for the Me 262 wheel bay area in 1/48. The combination of resin structure and thin metal parts helps sharpen wheel-bay surfaces that are hard to reproduce with one-piece kit molding.

This set is designed for the HobbyBoss Me 262 kit and targets the wheel bay area, which stays highly visible on a gear-down build and benefits from cleaner edges and layered detail.

For modelers: test-fit the resin parts against the kit wing/bay openings before removing any plastic. Work in a simple order: adjust bay walls first, then add photo-etched pieces, and only after that commit to paint. A quick primer check helps spot seams and alignment issues before final color work.

Product specifications

• Subject: Me 262 wheel bays
• Variant / Family: Me 262 (kit-specific bay set)
• Scale: 1/48 (also written as 1:48)
• Product type: Detail set (resin, photo-etched)
• Type of equipment: Aircraft
• Recommended kit: for HobbyBoss
• Manufacturer: Metallic Details
• Country of manufacture: Ukraine
• Material: Photo-etched metal, resin
• SKU: MDR4886

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

FAQ

Is this set compatible with any 1/48 Me 262 kit?

No. MDR4886 is designed for the HobbyBoss kit, and wheel bay geometry can differ between manufacturers.

Do I need to modify the kit parts to install the resin bays?

Often some kit detail must be thinned or removed for resin parts to sit correctly. Test-fit first and remove plastic gradually to keep the wing/bay opening square.

What adhesive should I use for resin and photo-etched parts?

Use an adhesive suitable for resin-to-plastic and metal-to-resin joins (commonly CA). Apply small amounts to avoid flooding fine edges in the bay area.