Red Fox Studio QS-48017 Yak-38/Yak 38M FORGER A 1/48 – 3D Cockpit Panel

Red Fox Studio QS-48017 is an innovative, pre-painted 3D instrument panel designed for model kits of the Yak-38 attack fighter and its modernized version, the Yak-38M FORGER A, in 1/48 scale. The product is meticulously crafted from acrylic resin and tailored to the chosen scale and aircraft type, reproducing the tiniest details of the Soviet cockpit interior.

Brief historical overview: The Yak-38 FORGER was a Soviet carrier-based vertical takeoff and landing aircraft used from the late 1970s until the early 1990s. Its time of greatest activity was during the Cold War. This aircraft was operated mainly by the Soviet Union, serving from Kiev-class aircraft carriers, and was a key component of Soviet naval aviation.

• Model scale: 1/48 – dedicated to plastic models and kits in this scale.
• Country of use: Soviet Union (USSR).
• Historical period: Cold War (1977–1991), operated primarily at sea.
• Material: Acrylic resin, parts produced using 3D printing technology, factory pre-painted product.
• Category: Modelling accessories – 3D Acrylic cockpit panels for plastic model kits.
• Add-ons: Fully finished, hyperrealistic instrument dials and gauges, glass frame reflection effect, ready for installation and to enhance cockpit interiors.
• Easy installation: Simply and carefully cut and glue the parts (CA or PVA glue recommended); minimal preparation work required.
• Editability: The panel can be gently bent, washed, and sanded; suitable for further shading or weathering with acrylics, enamels, or acrylic-based varnishes.
• Advantages: Saves time on painstaking hand painting, ensuring perfect detailing and a professional, realistic look for your model’s interior.
• Assembly difficulty level: 2/5 – recommended for both beginner and advanced modellers who want to enhance the quality of their models without complicated assembly.

Recommendation: The Red Fox Studio QS-48017 panel is a must-have upgrade for anyone building a Yak-38/38M in 1/48 scale—perfect for collectors who value detail and realism as well as competition enthusiasts. Investing in this add-on greatly enhances the final result and overall building enjoyment.