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1/48 Metallic Details B-17 Engines (for Revell Monogram Kits) #MDR4854

$49.95

The 1/48 Metallic Details B-17 Engines (for Revell–Monogram Kits) #MDR4854 is a high-quality resin upgrade set designed to dramatically enhance one of the most recognizable features of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Intended as a direct replacement for the kit-supplied engines, this set provides far sharper detail and a more accurate representation of the Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engines used on the real aircraft.

Manufactured by Metallic Details, the set features finely cast engine fronts and nacelle components with crisp cooling fin detail, improved depth, and cleaner definition than the original Revell–Monogram parts. The enhanced surface detail and proportions add visual weight and realism, making the engines a true focal point—especially important on an aircraft where the powerplants are prominently displayed.

This engine set is ideal for WWII bomber enthusiasts and detail-oriented builders looking to elevate their B-17 build without extensive scratchbuilding. Whether you’re modeling a combat-worn ETO Fortress or a restored aircraft, the MDR4854 engines bring a noticeable boost in authenticity and refinement, making them an excellent upgrade for any serious 1/48 B-17 project.

The 1/48 Metallic Details B-17 Engines (for Revell–Monogram Kits) #MDR4854 is a high-quality resin upgrade set designed to dramatically enhance one of the most recognizable features of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Intended as a direct replacement for the kit-supplied engines, this set provides far sharper detail and a more accurate representation of the Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engines used on the real aircraft.

Manufactured by Metallic Details, the set features finely cast engine fronts and nacelle components with crisp cooling fin detail, improved depth, and cleaner definition than the original Revell–Monogram parts. The enhanced surface detail and proportions add visual weight and realism, making the engines a true focal point—especially important on an aircraft where the powerplants are prominently displayed.

This engine set is ideal for WWII bomber enthusiasts and detail-oriented builders looking to elevate their B-17 build without extensive scratchbuilding. Whether you’re modeling a combat-worn ETO Fortress or a restored aircraft, the MDR4854 engines bring a noticeable boost in authenticity and refinement, making them an excellent upgrade for any serious 1/48 B-17 project.

Across the photo set, the quality of the casting really shines—each engine displays crisp cooling fin detail, sharply defined pushrod housings, and convincing depth that brings the Wright R-1820s to life even before paint is applied. The clean resin work minimizes prep time while preserving fine surface features, making washes and dry-brushing especially effective for highlighting shadows and metallic tones. When compared side by side with the stock kit parts, these engines clearly stand out, adding scale thickness and realism that immediately elevates the overall look of the B-17’s wings and nacelles.