The 1/48 Metallic Details Wright R-1820 Cyclone Engine Set for the B-17G (HK Models) #MDR4861 is a high-detail resin upgrade created to accurately represent the legendary radial engines that powered the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Designed specifically for the HK Models B-17G kit, this set replaces the simplified kit engines with far more refined and scale-accurate components.
Includes 4 Engines!
Produced by Metallic Details, the MDR4861 set features crisply cast Wright R-1820 Cyclone engine fronts with sharply defined cooling fins, pushrod housings, and structural detail that bring real depth and mechanical realism to the nacelles. The improved geometry and surface fidelity make these engines a standout feature, especially on an aircraft where the powerplants are highly visible from multiple angles.
Ideal for WWII bomber enthusiasts and detail-focused builders, this engine set integrates cleanly with the HK Models 1/48 B-17G and rewards careful painting, washes, and dry-brushing to highlight its intricate detail. Whether you’re building a combat-worn Fortress or a pristine restoration, the MDR4861 engine set adds an unmistakable level of authenticity and craftsmanship that elevates the finished model to a true display-quality centerpiece.
The 1/48 Metallic Details Wright R-1820 Cyclone Engine Set for the B-17G (HK Models) #MDR4861 is a high-detail resin upgrade created to accurately represent the legendary radial engines that powered the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Designed specifically for the HK Models B-17G kit, this set replaces the simplified kit engines with far more refined and scale-accurate components.
Includes 4 Engines!
Produced by Metallic Details, the MDR4861 set features crisply cast Wright R-1820 Cyclone engine fronts with sharply defined cooling fins, pushrod housings, and structural detail that bring real depth and mechanical realism to the nacelles. The improved geometry and surface fidelity make these engines a standout feature, especially on an aircraft where the powerplants are highly visible from multiple angles.
Ideal for WWII bomber enthusiasts and detail-focused builders, this engine set integrates cleanly with the HK Models 1/48 B-17G and rewards careful painting, washes, and dry-brushing to highlight its intricate detail. Whether you’re building a combat-worn Fortress or a pristine restoration, the MDR4861 engine set adds an unmistakable level of authenticity and craftsmanship that elevates the finished model to a true display-quality centerpiece.
