MD072270 Microdesign 1/72 Hull Plating Material for Ships (17th–19th Centuries)

SKU: MD072270

Scale: 1/72


Made specifically to enhance the scale model: 17th-19th century ships

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1/72 Photo-Etched Set by Microdesign. SKU: MD072270.

Overview

This Microdesign material set provides hull plating sheets intended for ship models from the 17th to 19th centuries at 1/72 scale. Designed as a raw material, it allows modelers to create or enhance realistic hull surfaces according to historical periods and personal build requirements.

What This Set Is For

  • Creating hull plating on scratch-built ship models
  • Upgrading kit hull surfaces with added material detail
  • Custom historical ship modeling projects from the 17th–19th centuries

Compatibility

Suitable for 1/72 scale ship models. No specific kit compatibility is provided.

Best Use & Build Tips

  • Test-fit material before final application.
  • Use appropriate adhesives suitable for the chosen base material.
  • Seal and prime the surface as needed before painting or finishing.

Specifications

Brand Microdesign
SKU MD072270
Scale 1:72
Product type Material
Category Raw materials

Why Modelers Choose It

  • Flexible raw material for custom ship modeling
  • Suitable for historical vessels across multiple centuries
  • Allows precise control over hull surface detailing

About the Brand: Microdesign

Microdesign (TPO “Mikrodizain”) is a premier Russian manufacturer of high‑quality photo‑etched detail sets for scale modeling, officially represented in the United States and North America by Imodeller LLC.

The company specializes in precision brass parts for aircraft, armor, ships, and vehicles. Offering a massive catalog of sets in scales from 1:35 to 1:72 and beyond, Microdesign parts are perfectly tailored for popular kit brands such as Zvezda, Trumpeter, Hobby Boss, ICM, Tamiya, Meng, and many more.

Uncompromising Precision & Quality

Many experienced modelers report that Microdesign photo‑etch matches or even exceeds similar sets from other well‑known international brands in terms of scale precision, fine detail quality, and overall ease of assembly.

With a dedicated warehouse in New York maintaining a nearly complete Microdesign product line, we ensure fast US shipping and reliable local support for modelers wanting to upgrade their builds with premium Russian‑made photo‑etched details.