1/144 Airbus A320/321 (Zvezda) Photo-Etched Detailing Kit (Microdesign MD144210)

What Is It?

Enhance the look and realism of your Airbus A320/321 scale model with this photo-etched detailing set, meticulously designed for Zvezda’s 1/144 scale kit. This comprehensive upgrade focuses on refining numerous external components, adding extra realism to the landing gear components, engine details like nacelles, nozzles, wing flaps, cockpit window frames, and many more critical elements. Transform your build from a basic model into a near-authentic representation of one of the world’s most popular single-aisle commercial aircraft, celebrated for its comfort, efficiency, and global presence. Crafted from 0.15 mm brass, this set includes a photo-etch board with color instructions and 64 unique parts. By installing these finely etched pieces, you bring your Airbus A320/321 model to life, impressing onlookers with the intricate details that replicate real airline operations and the mechanical sophistication of Airbus design. This kit ensures authenticity and precision. The components are lightweight yet sturdy, allowing for easy handling during assembly. By using this kit, you can transform your Airbus A320/321 model into a masterpiece with museum-quality detail. The brass material provides durability while maintaining a fine, realistic appearance, making it an essential addition for any model enthusiast.

Who Is It Intended For?

This detail set is perfect for:

• Beginner to intermediate modelers looking to add precise exterior touches to a commercial aircraft
• Diorama builders depicting airport ground operations or airline maintenance scenes
• Collectors wanting a show-stopping static display that represents a true-to-life Airbus airliner
• Civil aviation enthusiasts capturing important flight and ground system elements for a thorough A320-series model

Benefits

1. Enhanced Realism: Highlights landing gear details, engine parts, cockpit frames, and more, achieving a near-authentic A320/321 exterior
2. Durable Material: Brass 0.15 mm ensuring crisp, precise edges in each etched component
3. Comprehensive Kit: 64 photo-etched pieces refining exterior systems for a high-fidelity look
4. Medium Difficulty: A rewarding challenge for modelers who want to portray a modern passenger jet in exquisite detail

Product Details

Kit Composition

• One photo-etched brass plate covering landing gear details, engine nacelle enhancements, cockpit window frames, flaps, and more
• Color instructions for straightforward assembly and part placement
• 64 meticulously etched pieces focusing on major Airbus A320/321 exterior elements

Applications

Perfect for upgrading:

• Commercial aviation dioramas showcasing Airbus jets in airport or maintenance settings
• Ground operation or loading scenes highlighting landing gear refinements and engine detail
• Collector’s models striving for museum-grade authenticity in a modern passenger aircraft

Historical Background

The Airbus A320 family, introduced in the late 1980s, revolutionized single-aisle air travel with advanced fly-by-wire controls and efficient design. Built to challenge Boeing’s dominance, the A320/321 series quickly gained traction among major airlines worldwide, lauded for its lower operational costs, passenger comfort, and safety innovations. Over time, continued enhancements led to improved engine options, extended fuselage lengths (like the A321), and further modernizations. Today, the A320 family remains the backbone of many airline fleets, exemplifying European engineering success and transforming short-to-medium-haul travel standards. By employing these color photo-etched parts for your Zvezda A320/321 kit, you showcase the key design and engineering feats that propelled Airbus to global acclaim, ensuring your model captures the essence of modern commercial aviation.

How to Use

Follow these steps for a rewarding model-building experience:

1. Remove any molded plastic detail where photo-etch elements will attach (landing gear, engine cowls, cockpit frames, etc.).
2. Use fine nippers or a blade to carefully separate each brass part from the fret.
3. Bend or shape items in accordance with the color instructions, ensuring proper alignment and fit.
4. Secure parts with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or equivalent adhesives.
5. Prime and paint consistent with your chosen airline’s livery or standard Airbus paint scheme.

Why Choose Imodeller's MD144210? ?

• Authentic Detailing: Recreates A320/321 engine parts, cockpit frames, landing gear elements, and more, reflecting genuine Airbus manufacturing
• Premium Craftsmanship: Produced from 0.15 mm brass, delivering robust, precisely etched pieces
• All-Inclusive Enhancement: 64 unique parts upgrading multiple systems for a faithfully rendered passenger jet
• Medium Difficulty: A satisfying step for modelers perfecting a core player in worldwide commercial flight

Upgrade Your Airbus A320/321 Model with Color & Precision!

Enrich your commercial aviation build with these color photo-etched details. Order now and capture the heart of modern air travel in your next masterpiece!

Shipping Information

Item Location: USA

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