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LAGG-3 (ICM) - imodeller.store

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MD048215 Microdesign 1/48 Photo-etch Set for LaGG-3 (ICM) Sale price$25.05 USD Regular price$28.80 USD

Enhance your 1/48 LaGG-3 model with precision Photo-Etch details for a more realistic finish.

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Ka-27 (Hobby Boss) exterior - imodeller.store

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MD048041 Microdesign 1/48 Photo-etch Exterior Set for Ka-27 (Hobby Boss) Sale price$43.11 USD Regular price$49.58 USD

Precisely etched details for the Ka-27 exterior, enhancing realism on your Hobby Boss kit.

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IL-2 (Tamiya) - imodeller.store

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MD048023 Microdesign 1/48 Photo-etch set for Ilyushin Il-2 (Tamiya) Sale price$23.71 USD Regular price$27.26 USD

Add intricate cockpit and exterior details to your Tamiya Il-2, including a pre-colored instrument panel and seat belts.

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I-153 "Seagull" Kapota (ICM) - imodeller.store

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MD048240 Microdesign 1/48 Photo-Etched Cowling Set for Polikarpov I-153 Chaika (ICM) Sale price$14.99 USD Regular price$17.24 USD

Upgrade your Polikarpov I-153 Chaika's engine cowlings with finer, sharper details for improved scale accuracy.

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I-153 "Seagull" (ICM) - imodeller.store

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MD048019 Microdesign 1/48 Photo-etch Set for Polikarpov I-153 “Chaika” (ICM) Sale price$36.30 USD Regular price$41.75 USD

Detail your 1/48 Polikarpov I-153 Chaika with 116 Photo-Etch parts, including a pre-colored instrument panel for enhanced realism.

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Binded Aviation Straps USN WWII (early type) - imodeller.store

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MD048231 Microdesign 1:48 Photo-etch Seatbelts for USN Aircraft (Early Type) Sale price$12.65 USD Regular price$14.55 USD

Finely detailed early-type photo-etch seatbelts for 1:48 USN aircraft from WWII, enhancing cockpit authenticity over kit parts.

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Binded Aviation RAF Best Type (WWII) - imodeller.store

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MD048228 Microdesign 1/48 Photo-etch Seatbelts for RAF Aircraft (Late Type, WWII) Sale price$8.86 USD Regular price$14.55 USD

Add authentic WWII RAF pilot and crew harness detail to 1/48 scale aircraft models, replacing simplified kit parts with superb Photo-Etch accuracy.

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BF-109G6 (star) - imodeller.store

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MD048005 Microdesign 1:48 Photo-etch set for Bf 109 G-6 (Zvezda) Sale price$29.13 USD Regular price$33.50 USD

Enhance your Zvezda Bf 109 G-6 with refined Photo-Etch parts for the cockpit and airframe, plus realistic 3D Decals for instruments and belts.

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An-2 (Hobby Boss) exterior - imodeller.store

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MD048044 Microdesign 1/48 Photo-etch Exterior Set for Antonov An-2 (Hobby Boss) Sale price$25.41 USD Regular price$41.75 USD

Enhance your Antonov An-2's exterior with finely etched details for superior realism.

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APA - 5D and Ural - 4320 details set for Kittyhawk/Zimi model 1/48 (3D decal + 3D printed parts) - imodeller.store

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EM48032 Embase 1/48 Details Set APA-5D & Ural-4320 Sale price$35.99 USD Regular price$41.39 USD

Enhance your 1/48 APA-5D & Ural-4320 military truck builds with 3D decals for superior surface detail and depth.

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Paint mask for Yak-130 (KittyHawk)

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KAVM48029 KAV Models 1:48 Paint Mask Yak-130 (KittyHawk) Sale price$15.47 USD Regular price$17.79 USD

Achieve crisp canopy frames and landing gear details on your 1:48 Yak-130 with these precision paint masks.

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Paint mask for the Mi-4 'Hound' (Trumpeter)

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KAVM48075 KAV Models 1:48 Paint Mask Mi-4 Hound (Trumpeter) Sale price$17.16 USD Regular price$19.73 USD

Achieve perfect canopy frames and crisp landing gear details on your Mi-4 with these precision paint masks, saving time and improving realism.

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Paint mask for Super Etendard (Kitty Hawk) - imodeller.store

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KAVM48018 KAV Models 1/48 Paint Mask Set Super Etendard (Kitty Hawk) Sale price$12.94 USD Regular price$14.89 USD

Ensure crisp canopy frames for your aircraft model with these pre-cut paint masks, making detailing effortless.

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1/48 Paint mask for Rafale C/M (Revell)

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KAVM48069 KAV Models 1:48 Paint Mask Rafale C/M (Revell) Sale price$15.47 USD Regular price$17.79 USD

Achieve sharp canopy frames and clean landing gear on your 1/48 Revell Rafale with these precision paint masks, including bonus reflective elements.

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Paint mask for Panavia Tornado (Italeri)

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KAVM48060 KAV Models 1:48 Paint Mask Set Panavia Tornado (Italeri) Sale price$15.47 USD Regular price$17.79 USD

Precisely define paint schemes and protect surfaces on your 1:48 Panavia Tornado model for a flawless finish.

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Paint mask for glazing MIG-31 (AMK)

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KAVM48053 KAV Models 1/48 Paint Mask MiG-31 Glazing (AMK) Sale price$18.00 USD Regular price$20.70 USD

Achieve sharp, clean canopy frames and perfectly masked landing lights on your 1:48 MiG-31.

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Paint mask for Dornier Do-217 (ICM)

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KAVM48035 KAV Models 1/48 Paint Mask Dornier Do 217 (ICM) Sale price$18.00 USD Regular price$20.70 USD

Achieve perfectly masked canopies and landing gear with pre-cut masks for crisp, professional results on your 1:48 Dornier Do 217.

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Paint mask for CH-34 (Trumpeter)

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KAVM48051 KAV Models 1/48 Paint mask set CH-34 (Trumpeter) Sale price$16.74 USD Regular price$19.25 USD

Precisely mask your 1:48 CH-34 helicopter canopy and landing gear for impeccably sharp paint separation.

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Paint mask for Cessna O - 2 Skymaster (ICM) - imodeller.store

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KAVM48042 KAV Models 1:48 Paint Mask Cessna O-2 Skymaster (ICM) Sale price$15.47 USD Regular price$17.79 USD

Precision paint masks for your 1:48 Cessna O-2 Skymaster provide crisp canopy frames, landing gear, and even headlight reflectors.

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Henschel HS 129 B2/B3 cockpit details for Takom 1/48 (3D decal) - imodeller.store

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EM48069 Embase 1/48 3D Decal Cockpit Details Henschel Hs 129 for Takom Sale price$25.89 USD Regular price$29.77 USD

Achieve stunning cockpit detail for your Takom Hs 129 with 3D Decals that provide depth and clarity effortlessly.

1/48 Scale

1/48 scale is the most popular scale for aircraft modeling and one of the most well-served scales in the photo-etch aftermarket. The combination of manageable model size and high detail visibility makes 1/48 the sweet spot where PE upgrades deliver maximum visual impact for reasonable effort. Beyond aircraft, 1/48 scale also supports a growing range of armor, helicopter, and vehicle kits, all of which benefit from the precision and thinness of photo-etched brass components.

The range of 1/48 PE upgrades is vast. For aircraft, sets include cockpit instrument panels with individual gauge bezels, ejection seat harnesses with detailed buckles, landing gear bay structural members, flap and slat actuators, engine exhaust nozzle petals, wing fences, and external antenna arrays. For armor at 1/48, PE provides fender replacements, mesh grilles, and tool mounting details. Manufacturers such as Eduard, Microdesign, and KAV Models offer thousands of kit-specific PE sets at 1/48, covering releases from Tamiya, Hasegawa, GWH, HobbyBoss, Kinetic, and many other brands.

1/48 scale PE offers the best balance between part size and detail impact in the hobby. Parts are large enough to handle without extreme magnification, yet small enough that the thinness of etched brass creates a dramatic improvement over plastic. A 1/48 cockpit visible through a clear canopy goes from adequate to impressive with a PE instrument panel, and a row of PE exhaust nozzles with individual petals transforms the rear aspect of any jet model.

Explore specific subjects like 1/48 Aircraft Photo-Etch or 1/48 Armor Photo-Etch, or browse our Aircraft Photo-Etch collection for all scales.