The 1/144 Metallic Details MD-87 Exterior Detail Set (#MD14427) is a finely executed upgrade designed to enhance the exterior realism of 1/144 scale McDonnell Douglas MD-87 airliner kits. This set focuses on the small but highly visible features that define the aircraft’s distinctive look, bringing added accuracy and scale finesse to an often under-detailed area of civil aviation models.
Produced by Metallic Details, the MD14427 set includes precision metal and resin components that refine antennas, sensors, probes, and other exterior fittings along the fuselage and tail. These details sharpen the aircraft’s silhouette and add subtle surface complexity, helping the finished model better capture the operational, in-service appearance of the real MD-87.
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.