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Premium photo-etched mesh, skidproof plates, and detail parts from KA Models, Eduard, and Art Scale enhance scale model realism. This collection features circle, diamond, hexagon, and square pattern mesh, metal stickers, turnbuckles, landing lights, and wooden deck sheets for aircraft, ships, and vehicles. Add authentic surface textures and fine details to your builds. Complement with 1/350 KA Models Ship Accessories. Visit KA Models and Eduard.
Premium model accessories transform basic scale model kits into highly detailed, authentic replicas by adding realistic surface textures, fine details, and accurate components that injection-molded plastic cannot replicate. This comprehensive collection features photo-etched metal mesh patterns, skidproof plates, metal stickers, turnbuckles, lighting components, and wooden deck sheets from respected manufacturers including KA Models, Eduard, and Art Scale. These precision-crafted detail parts enable modelers to achieve museum-quality realism on aircraft, ships, armor, and vehicle models across multiple scales.
Photo-etched metal mesh provides ultra-realistic representation of perforated metal surfaces, ventilation grilles, radiator screens, and anti-slip surfaces found on real vehicles and equipment. The collection includes multiple pattern types and sizes to match various applications and scales. Circle Pattern Mesh features round perforations in 0.3mm diameter for fine-scale ventilation grilles and speaker covers. Diamond Pattern Mesh offers two variations with 0.4mm x 0.7mm and 0.25mm x 0.4mm openings for radiator screens and engine bay details.
Hexagon Pattern Mesh comes in multiple sizes including 0.43mm x 0.37mm, 0.45mm x 0.3mm, and 1.1mm x 0.6mm variations, providing options for different scales and applications from aircraft engine intakes to ship ventilation systems. Square Pattern Mesh in 0.5mm x 0.5mm and 0.3mm x 0.3mm sizes replicates industrial mesh, protective screens, and equipment covers. Quadrangle Pattern Mesh at 0.5mm offers another geometric option for varied surface textures.
KA Models skidproof plates replicate the anti-slip surfaces found on aircraft wings, ship decks, vehicle access panels, and walkways. Three variations (Skidproof Plate A, B, and C) provide different pattern styles and textures, all recommended for 1/24 scale but adaptable to other scales. These photo-etched brass plates feature raised textures that create convincing three-dimensional anti-slip surfaces, dramatically enhancing realism on areas where crew members walk or stand.
Metal Sticker - Hair Mark Aluminum replicates the distinctive brushed aluminum finish found on aircraft panels, instrument bezels, and equipment housings. This self-adhesive metal foil applies easily to model surfaces, providing authentic metallic appearance and texture that paint alone cannot achieve. The hair mark pattern creates realistic directional grain characteristic of brushed aluminum components.
Eduard mesh products deliver exceptional detail and precision. Mesh 2x4 and Mesh 4x4 Rhomb Type Steel provide different pattern configurations for various applications. Eduard's photo-etched brass construction ensures crisp detail retention and easy workability. These mesh sheets cut cleanly with sharp scissors or photo-etch scissors, bend accurately, and accept super glue, white glue, and CA adhesive for secure attachment.
Eduard Landing Lights in 1mm, 1.5mm, and 2mm sizes provide realistic navigation and landing light lenses for aircraft models. These clear plastic components replicate the appearance of actual aircraft lighting systems with authentic scale dimensions and optical clarity. Eduard Position Lights offer red and green navigation light lenses essential for accurate aircraft representation. These lighting components add critical detail that distinguishes professional builds from basic assemblies.
Art Scale turnbuckles provide essential rigging hardware for biplane models, ship rigging, and any application requiring authentic cable tensioning hardware. The 1/32 scale set includes 50 pieces in two sizes (7.5mm/1.1mm and 7.0mm/1.0mm) for larger aircraft models. The 1/48 scale set offers 50 pieces at 5.5mm/0.9mm for smaller aircraft. These precision metal turnbuckles feature realistic threading detail and proper proportions for convincing rigging installations.
Wooden Deck Sheet B with 0.7mm planks replicates wooden deck planking found on warships, sailing vessels, and maritime structures. This photo-etched brass sheet features precisely scribed plank lines with authentic spacing and proportions. The material accepts wood stains, washes, and weathering products, allowing modelers to create realistic aged wood appearances. This detail part dramatically enhances ship model realism by replacing molded plastic deck textures with convincing three-dimensional planking.
These detail parts work across multiple modeling scales from 1/72 through 1/24, with many products suitable for even larger scales. Aircraft modelers use mesh for engine intakes, cockpit ventilation, and wheel well details. Ship modelers employ mesh for ventilation systems, deck gratings, and superstructure details. Armor and vehicle modelers add mesh to engine grilles, exhaust covers, and hull ventilation. The variety of patterns and sizes ensures appropriate detail parts for virtually any scale modeling application.
Photo-etched brass and metal parts require specific handling techniques for best results. Cut parts from frets using sharp photo-etch scissors or a sharp hobby knife against a cutting mat. Fold parts using a straight edge and smooth burnishing tool for crisp, accurate bends. Attach parts using thin CA adhesive applied sparingly with a fine applicator. These techniques ensure clean installation without excess adhesive visible around delicate details.
Photo-etched brass accepts paint readily after light cleaning with soap and water. Prime brass parts with metal primer or directly apply acrylic paints for good adhesion. The natural brass color works well for unpainted details or can be left visible for authentic metal appearance. Weathering techniques including washes, dry brushing, and pigments enhance photo-etched details by emphasizing their three-dimensional texture and realistic surface variation.
Expand your detailing capabilities with additional accessories from our 1/350 KA Models Ship Accessories collection for naval modeling projects. These precision detail parts work excellently alongside other aftermarket accessories including resin details, turned metal barrels, and replacement parts to create comprehensive detail upgrades that transform basic kits into showcase-quality models.
KA Models specializes in precision photo-etched detail parts for ship and vehicle models, delivering exceptional quality and accurate scale dimensions. Eduard represents the gold standard in photo-etched accessories, with decades of experience producing detail sets for aircraft, armor, and ships. Art Scale focuses on specialized rigging components and detail parts for biplane and early aircraft models. These manufacturers' reputations ensure reliable quality and accurate scale fidelity.
Visit KA Models and Eduard to explore their complete ranges of photo-etched detail parts, accessories, and upgrade sets designed to help scale modelers achieve professional-quality detailing on aircraft, ships, armor, and vehicle models across all popular modeling scales.