1/48 Scale Aircraft Menu

Browse our 1/48 scale aircraft category, organized by type. Use the buttons below to explore product categories and brands across Jet Aircraft, Prop Aircraft, Helo Aircraft, and Aftermarket Parts. Each button represents a product category or brand grouping within the 1/48 scale aircraft range.

1/48 Aftermarket Parts
1/48 Aftermarket Parts
1/48 Helo Aircraft
1/48 Helo Aircraft
1/48 Jet Aircraft
1/48 Jet Aircraft
1/48 Prop Aircraft
1/48 Prop Aircraft

1/48 Scale Aircraft Model Kits & Accessories

The 1/48 scale is one of the most popular and widely supported scales in aircraft modeling, offering a strong balance of detail, size, and subject variety. From World War II classics to modern military aviation, this scale covers the full spectrum of fixed-wing and rotary-wing subjects, supported by a broad range of aftermarket detail parts.

Why 1/48 Scale?

The 1/48 scale strikes a practical balance between display size and build complexity, making it a favorite among intermediate and advanced modelers. Kits at this scale offer enough surface area for fine detail work — panel lines, rivet detail, cockpit interiors — while remaining manageable on a standard workbench. The scale is widely supported by major manufacturers, ensuring a deep and varied subject catalog.

Helicopter & Rotary-Wing Aircraft

The 1/48 Scale Helo Aircraft category covers rotary-wing subjects from military utility helicopters to combat and rescue variants. This is a specialized segment of the 1/48 range, with subjects spanning multiple eras and operators from around the world.

Jet Aircraft

Browse the 1/48 Jet Aircraft category for a wide range of modern and Cold War-era jet subjects. This section is organized by brand, making it easy to explore the offerings from leading manufacturers in the scale. Subjects range from carrier-based naval jets to land-based fighters, bombers, and trainers.

Propeller Aircraft

The 1/48 Prop Aircraft category covers WWII and classic propeller-driven subjects across Allied and Axis types. This is one of the most historically rich segments of 1/48 scale modeling, with subjects spanning fighters, bombers, torpedo planes, and reconnaissance aircraft from multiple theaters of operation.

Aftermarket Detail Parts

Aftermarket parts are essential for modelers looking to push their builds beyond the box. The 1/48 Aftermarket Parts category includes weapons sets, photo-etched detail parts, ordnance, ground support equipment, and more — all designed to enhance accuracy and realism in 1/48 scale aircraft builds.

Explore the Full Scale Aircraft Range

Looking beyond 1/48? Browse our full Aircraft Scale Models range to explore kits and accessories across all scales, or visit our Scale Model Kits collection for the complete MPM Hobbies catalog.