{"product_id":"sr-71a-blackbird-nose-cone-for-italeri-scale-1-48-metallic-details-mdr4852","title":"SR-71A Blackbird, Nose cone (for Italeri) Scale 1:48 Metallic Details MDR4852","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetallic Details MDR4852 Resin Set\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a replacement\/detail part for the \u003cstrong\u003eSR-71A Blackbird\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003enose cone\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eItaleri\u003c\/strong\u003e kit (design credited by the manufacturer). The unique focus is the aircraft’s nose profile: this area is a strong visual reference point, and small shape differences can stand out on a finished Blackbird build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR-71A’s forward fuselage lines are clean and uninterrupted, so a refined nose cone can help your model read “right” at a glance. This set is intended as an exterior upgrade for the Italeri kit, with final fit depending on your kit’s nose join and any internal support you add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry-fit the resin nose to the kit fuselage and check the seam line under a strong light before committing to glue. Use a rigid alignment aid (a simple internal tab or pin) so the nose stays centered while the adhesive cures. After blending the joint, restore any lost panel lines carefully, then leave the nose detail installation until sanding is complete to avoid damaging edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e SR-71A Blackbird nose cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant \/ Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e SR-71A (kit-dependent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48 (also written as 1:48)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType of equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e for Italeri\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic Details\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e MDR4852\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is part of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metallic-details\"\u003eMetallic Details\u003c\/a\u003e and belongs to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aftermarket\"\u003eAftermarket\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exterior-details\"\u003eExterior Details\u003c\/a\u003e. For matching projects, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits-scale-1-48\"\u003e1\/48 aircraft model kits\u003c\/a\u003e and all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits\"\u003eAircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this nose cone made specifically for the Italeri 1\/48 kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The set is listed for the Italeri 1\/48 SR-71A Blackbird kit. Dry-fit before gluing to confirm the seam line and centering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to add internal support for the resin part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can help. A small internal tab or pin can keep the nose centered while the adhesive cures and reduce the risk of a stepped seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I install the nose cone during the build?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall early enough to blend the join and restore surface lines, then keep fine exterior details for later stages after major sanding is finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Metallic Details","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44381151494326,"sku":"MDR4852","price":28.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/MDR4852_1.jpg?v=1762435868","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/sr-71a-blackbird-nose-cone-for-italeri-scale-1-48-metallic-details-mdr4852","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}