Aires 4382 F-117A Nighthawk Bomb Bay 1/48 Tamiya – Advanced Detail Set for Plastic Model

The Aires 4382 F-117A Nighthawk bomb bay set in 1/48 scale is a top-class, precisely rendered upgrade set for the bomb bay of the American stealth aircraft F-117A Nighthawk, designed for Tamiya plastic models. This advanced detail set will allow for an extremely realistic recreation of the iconic aircraft from the Cold War era and the early years following the collapse of the USSR.

Historical Information and Use

The F-117A Nighthawk is one of the most famous stealth aircraft in military aviation history, used by the United States Air Force from 1983 to 2008. It was distinguished by its innovative fuselage geometry and matte black coating, both meant to minimize radar wave reflection. It participated, among others, in Operation Desert Storm (1991), where it became famous for its precise strikes on Iraqi strategic targets.

Product Features

• Manufacturing: The set is made from the highest quality resin, which ensures exceptionally detailed reproduction of even the smallest features of the bomb bay construction, including racks and technical installations.
• Compatibility: This product is specifically designed for the Tamiya 1/48 scale F-117A Nighthawk plastic model, ensuring complete compatibility and easy assembly.
• Extras: The set includes photo-etched metal parts to ensure the highest level of realism when representing distinct interior details, as well as an illustrated assembly guide.

Product Category

Upgrade set for plastic model kits (resin detail kit with photo-etched parts for assembly).

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

This set is recommended for intermediate and experienced modelers who want to raise the realism of their F-117A model presentation to a higher level. The detailed upgrade allows for an impressive collector model, excellent for competitions and for expanding your own military collection. Assembly difficulty: 3/5 (requires precision and basic experience with resin and photo-etched parts).

If you wish your F-117A Nighthawk model to appear exceptionally realistic and detailed, the Aires 4382 F-117A Nighthawk bomb bay 1/48 Tamiya is a choice worthy of the most demanding modelers.