Master AM-48-030 Dassault Mirage III and Mirage 5 Pitot Tube (1/48)

Master AM-48-030 Dassault Mirage III and Mirage 5 Pitot Tube (1/48) is a precisely crafted metal aftermarket accessory in 1:48 scale, dedicated to popular model kits of the Dassault Mirage III and Mirage 5 aircraft. This product was created for modelers seeking maximum realism and exceptional accuracy in the details of their aircraft models.

The Mirage III and Mirage 5 are legendary French jet fighters used from the early 1960s up to the present day by air forces of many countries, including France, Argentina, Israel, Switzerland, and Australia. These aircraft were widely used in conflicts such as the Six-Day War, the Yom Kippur War, as well as the Falklands War, earning worldwide fame for their performance and reliability.

This metal upgrade set is designed as a replacement for the plastic pitot tubes supplied with standard model kits. Thanks to the use of turned brass, the product stands out not only for its accurate replication but also for its exceptional durability and resistance to mechanical damage. The set includes two precisely machined parts, which directly replace the original plastic component—simply cut off the old pitot tube and attach the new metal parts using cyanoacrylate glue.

• Scale: 1/48 – ideal for models from Eduard, Kinetic, Heller, and other manufacturers.
• Country of origin (of the real aircraft): France.
• Period of use: from the 1960s – Cold War era to modern times.
• Material: turned brass – durable and highly detailed.
• Category: modeling accessories for plastic scale model kits.
• Set includes: two pitot tube parts.

This product is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers who want to enhance the realism of their aircraft models. The installation difficulty is rated at level 2 on a 1–5 scale. Thanks to its manufacturing precision and ease of installation, Master AM-48-030 significantly improves the appearance of any Mirage III or Mirage 5 model and brings you closer to perfection in recreating the details of these legendary aircraft.