FPW Model 48N822 Shvetsov ASh-62 (M-62) 1/48 – resin radial engine for airplane models

FPW Model 48N822 Shvetsov ASh-62 (M-62) is a highly detailed resin modeling accessory representing the Soviet 9-cylinder radial aircraft engine in 1/48 scale, designed for modelers wishing to enrich their replicas with realistic mechanical details. Produced by FPW Model, it was created using advanced 3D printing technology and is intended for Soviet airplane models as well as those produced under license in other countries.

• Scale: 1/48 – ideal for aircraft modelers detailing medium and larger scale airplane kits.
• Countries of use: USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics), Poland, China (under license production).
• Historical description: The Shvetsov ASh-62 is a modernized version of the American Wright R-1820 engine, developed in the USSR at the end of the 1930s. It was widely used as the powerplant for transport and training-transport aircraft such as the Antonov An-2, Lisunov Li-2, and Po-2 aircraft.
• Period of use: World War II era, Cold War; used from the late 1930s up to the present day in civil aviation.
• Material: high-quality 3D printed resin – provides ultra-realistic details. The set does not include photoetched or metal parts, but perfectly reproduces the original engine structures.
• Category: precision resin accessory for 1/48 scale models.
• Application: Enables the realistic recreation of the engine compartment in models and aviation dioramas. Compatible with most Soviet aircraft models powered by the ASh-62 engine (e.g. An-2, Li-2, Po-2).
• Recommendation: The product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers seeking an authentic, spectacular model finish. It can also serve as an educational replica of a radial engine mechanism.
• Assembly difficulty: 3/5 – requires careful preparation and adjustment, experience with resin and fine model details is recommended.

By choosing FPW Model 48N822, you are investing in the highest level of realism and aviation history, available to every enthusiast of 1/48 scale models.