1/48 Aircraft Aftermarket Brands
The 1/48 scale is one of the most popular formats for aircraft modeling, offering an ideal balance of detail and buildability. Aftermarket manufacturers in this category produce a wide range of enhancement products — from photo-etched cockpit interiors to resin detail sets, waterslide decals, vacuum-formed canopies, and precision-turned metal accessories — all engineered specifically for 1/48 scale aircraft subjects.
Photo-Etched & Multi-Media Detail Sets
Eduard is a world-leading manufacturer of photo-etched brass, resin, and 3D-printed detail sets for 1/48 aircraft. Their product lines cover cockpits, seatbelts, and exterior details across a broad range of subjects. Visit Eduard's official website for the full catalog.
KA Models delivers precision resin and metal detail sets including exhaust nozzles, afterburner sets, and weapons systems for a wide range of 1/48 jet subjects.
Master Model specializes in turned brass and aluminum detail parts — pitot tubes, gun barrels, and antenna masts — providing unmatched precision for 1/48 aircraft builds.
Resin Detail Sets & Cockpit Upgrades
Reskit produces premium 3D-printed resin detail sets including missiles, ejection seats, exhaust nozzles, gun pods, and cockpit upgrades compatible with major kit manufacturers. Visit Reskit's official website.
CMK offers high-quality resin cockpit upgrades, ejection seats, wheels, and weapons for a broad range of 1/48 aircraft subjects from multiple kit manufacturers.
Flying Leathernecks provides precision-engineered resin weapons, rocket launchers, fuel tanks, and detail sets for modern jets and classic aircraft subjects.
Clear Prop offers resin detail sets, vacuum-formed canopies, painting masks, photo-etched parts, and wheel sets for a variety of 1/48 aircraft subjects.
Fine Molds produces turned metal cannon barrels, pitot tubes, and fabric seatbelt sets with photo-etched buckles for 1/48 scale aircraft subjects.
Mini Art and MikroMir round out the resin and multimedia detail offerings with specialized accessories for Eastern European and Soviet aircraft subjects.
Decals & Markings
Fundekals specializes in historically accurate waterslide decals for iconic aircraft subjects spanning WWII, Cold War, and modern eras, including national insignia sets.
Microscale offers precision waterslide markings for classic military aircraft with comprehensive stencil data, squadron badges, and carrier-specific markings.
Starfighter Decals, Lifelike Decals, Thundercals, Zotz Decals, and Yellow Wings Decals each offer specialized aviation marking sheets covering WWII, Cold War, and modern jet subjects with exceptional print quality and color accuracy.
Canopies & Masks
Falcon Canopies produces optically superior vacuum-formed canopy replacements for a wide range of 1/48 aircraft subjects, delivering distortion-free transparency and precise framing.
Art Scale provides precision-cut self-adhesive paint masks for a broad range of aircraft subjects, plus 3D-printed seat belts and ejection seats. Visit Art Scale's official website.
Weapons, Ordnance & Accessories
Hasegawa produces authentic weapons sets, precision-guided munitions, gun pods, and detailed figure accessories for a range of 1/48 aircraft subjects. Visit Hasegawa's official website.
AFV Club delivers authentic weapons loadouts and specialized canopy treatments for a range of 1/48 aircraft subjects.
ICM specializes in authentic airfield equipment, armament sets, and ground support accessories for a variety of 1/48 aircraft subjects.
3D Cockpit Decals & Innovative Detail
Kelik pioneers three-dimensional cockpit decal technology, producing raised, textured instrument panels, sidewall consoles, and cockpit details compatible with major kit manufacturers.
Skunk Models, Kinetic, Magic Factory, Special Hobby, Tena Controls, and Yahu Models complete the lineup with specialized cockpit placards, instrument panels, and detail accessories for a wide range of 1/48 aircraft subjects.
Explore All 1/48 Scale Aircraft Products
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