Now Available at GaelHobbies: Metallic Details Aftermarket Accessories
I’m excited to share that GaelHobbies is now carrying products from Metallic Details, a respected manufacturer known for high-quality photo-etched and metal detail parts for scale models. This is a brand I’ve had my eye on for some time, and I’m glad to finally bring their lineup into the shop.
Metallic Details specializes in finely engineered aftermarket components designed to enhance realism across a wide range of subjects. Their catalog includes photo-etched and metal parts, along with select resin components, covering aircraft, armored vehicles, and ships in popular scales such as 1/35, 1/48, 1/72, 1/144, and beyond. These are the kinds of upgrades that make a noticeable difference — sharper details, scale-accurate thickness, and parts that elevate a build without overcomplicating it.
What stands out to me about Metallic Details is their focus on practical detailing. Their sets are thoughtfully designed to replace or enhance areas where plastic parts can fall short, such as grilles, vents, interior fittings, and fine exterior details. Whether you’re looking to add subtle realism to a favorite kit or push a showcase build further, these products offer a lot of value at the workbench.
You’ll start seeing Metallic Details products appearing across the GaelHobbies store, with more items being added as inventory expands. I’ll also be highlighting specific sets here on the blog as they arrive. If you enjoy upgrading your builds with well-made aftermarket details, this is a line worth exploring.
Take your 1/144 Boeing 747-400 scale model to the next level with the Metallic Details #MD14416 Photo-etch set — a premium exterior enhancement designed for serious builders and advanced hobbyists. This highly detailed aftermarket set from Metallic Details is crafted to add crisp, realistic surface features that simply can’t be replicated with standard plastic parts alone.
Key Features:
🔩 Precision Photo-etched Parts: Over 70 finely etched metal components provide ultra-thin, accurate details for the exterior of your Boeing 747-400 model.
🛫 Scale-Perfect Fit: Designed specifically for 1/144 scale models (recommended for Revell kits), giving you proportional detailing that enhances realism without overpowering the base kit.
✨ Exterior Enhancements: Includes parts to refine and upgrade key areas such as aircraft surfaces, access panels, vents, door handles, antennas, and assorted exterior fittings — elevating the look of your Jumbo Jet build.
📏 Generous Photo-etch Plate: Supplied on a 115 × 147 mm fret, giving you plenty of parts to work with and the ability to customize as you see fit.
🛠️ Unassembled & Unpainted: Allows full control over your build process — parts arrive raw so you can paint and finish them to match your chosen livery and level of detail.
Perfect for dedicated scale modelers, this Metallic Details photo-etch set brings a new level of authenticity and visual impact to your Boeing 747-400 project, turning an already iconic aircraft into a standout display piece.
