1/48 Reskit Aftermarket Parts

Reskit: 3D Printed Aftermarket Excellence

Reskit has revolutionized aircraft model detailing through advanced 3D printing technology that delivers unprecedented accuracy and surface detail in resin aftermarket components. Their approach to 1/48 scale aftermarket parts emphasizes precise dimensional accuracy, authentic surface textures, and comprehensive weapons and detail sets that transform kit models into museum-quality replicas. Unlike traditional resin casting which can suffer from air bubbles and soft detail, 3D printing produces components with crisp panel lines, sharp edges, and consistent quality across production runs. Each part is designed using CAD software with reference to technical drawings, photographs, and actual hardware measurements, ensuring scale accuracy that often surpasses kit manufacturer tooling. Reskit's catalog focuses on modern military aircraft weapons, fuel tanks, cockpit upgrades, and specialized components that enable modelers to build specific aircraft variants with authentic configurations.

Precision Weapons and External Stores

Reskit's weapons sets provide the foundation for accurate aircraft armament displays across multiple eras and aircraft types. The AIM-9 Sidewinder family includes variants from the early AIM-9D through the AIM-9M, each featuring distinctive seeker heads, fin configurations, and fuze details that evolved through decades of development. The AIM-9J introduced distinctive double-delta canard fins, the AIM-9L featured all-aspect engagement capability with revised seeker, and the AIM-9M incorporated smokeless motor and improved countermeasures resistance. AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles represent modern beyond-visual-range capability with the early AIM-120A/B variants and later AIM-120C versions featuring smaller control surfaces and improved guidance. Each missile includes separate fins for realistic assembly, authentic seeker detail, and proper scale dimensions. Fuel tanks span multiple capacities including 150-gallon AERO 1C tanks for OV-10 Bronco, 300-gallon AERO 1D centerline tanks, 330-gallon FPU-8/A tanks for F/A-18 Hornet, and 480-gallon FPU-11 tanks for Super Hornet operations. Gun pods include the GPU-2/A 20mm pod used on OV-10A, A-4 Skyhawk, and other light attack aircraft, the GPU-5/A 30mm GAU-13 pod, and the Mark 4 20mm pod with authentic barrel and fairing details.

Cockpit Upgrades and Ejection Seats

Cockpit detail sets transform basic kit interiors into convincing representations of actual aircraft crew stations. The A-7 Corsair II offerings include both early IC-2/IG-2 ejection seats for Hasegawa kits and late SJU-8/A seats for HobbyBoss releases, capturing the evolution of escape systems through the aircraft's service life. Complete cockpit sets like the A-7E late version provide comprehensive upgrades including instrument panels with raised bezels, side consoles with switch detail, throttle quadrants, and structural elements that replace simplified kit parts. Interior 3D decals for aircraft like the IL-2 Shturmovik, KI-21 bomber, and F/A-18F Super Hornet provide an alternative detailing approach using printed instruments and placards on thin decal film that conforms to curved surfaces while adding cockpit depth. These decals work in conjunction with kit parts or resin upgrades to create layered detail visible through canopies.

Exhaust Nozzles and Specialized Components

Engine exhaust nozzles represent critical visual elements where Reskit's 3D printing technology delivers exceptional results. The F-14A Tomcat nozzle sets include open, closed, and combination options that replicate the variable-geometry exhausts of Pratt & Whitney TF30 engines. Open nozzles show internal flame holder details and actuator mechanisms, closed nozzles capture the distinctive petal arrangement, and combination sets allow modelers to display asymmetric configurations. The F-105 Thunderchief nose cone with pitot tube corrects dimensional issues in HobbyBoss kits while providing the distinctive pointed profile and proper sensor placement. These specialized components address specific kit shortcomings while enabling accurate variant representation that would be impossible with unmodified kit parts.

Expanding Your Detailing Arsenal

Modelers should explore Reskit's offerings in 1/72 scale for smaller projects. Complementary aftermarket manufacturers include Hasegawa, Tamiya, and Kinetic detail sets. Visit the official Reskit website to explore their complete product range, view detailed component photos, access painting guides for resin parts, and discover the techniques that transform 3D printed aftermarket components into convincing details that elevate aircraft models to professional display standards.