The Metallic Details 1/144 Boeing 737‑800 MAX Photo‑Etch Detail Set is a finely crafted aftermarket accessory designed to enhance the exterior of the Zvezda 1/144 Boeing 737 MAX 8 plastic model. It consists of one or more photo-etched metal frets that replace or augment the standard plastic parts on the Zvezda kit, adding crisp, thin, and highly realistic detail that’s difficult to achieve with injection-molded styrene alone. These metal parts are intended for exterior detailing — such as small vents, panels, and surface fixtures — giving the finished model a more precise, scale-accurate appearance than the stock kit. Because it’s an unpainted and unassembled detail set, you’ll need your own glue, paints, and some photo-etch handling skills to integrate it with the base model. This kind of upgrade is ideal for intermediate to advanced builders who want to take their 1/144-scale Boeing 737-800 MAX build to the next level.
Set contains 1 photoetched boards (32*144 mm) for exterior detailing for the aircraft model Boeing 737 MAX (Zvezda).
“The Boeing 737 MAX – a narrow-body aircraft series as the fourth generation of the Boeing 737, designed by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Produced: 2014 – present.
Operators (delivered, Boeing 737-8 MAX): Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Ethiopia, Germany, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Singapore, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States.”
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.