(click on any image in the gallery above to view the images in a Lightbox format)
One of the best companies in the model airplane modeling arena is Zoukie Mura. They create very detailed models in 1/32 and 1/48 scale mainly of WWII aircraft, however they also have ventured into more modern aircraft in 1/48 scale.
Their kits excel in fit and finish. Their instructions should be used as an example for any and all other companies. They give you very detailed steps for assembly, and but also share unique details in regards to the airplane being built.
I have picked four image from two of their 1/32 kits, the DO-335A and the FW-190 A4. The first image is of the details of the tail assembly of the FW-190. The next two are of the engine detail of the DO-335A and the last image shows the rear engine and fuel tank on the DO-335.
Zoukie Mura choose to use what they called “clear” plastic on the DO-335. However it’s not clear and is frosted. So you really can’t leave parts non-painted to show the inside. They claim you can sand down the inside of the clear parts to make them totally clear and translucent which was more work than I wanted to do. The clear plastic is also very brittle and hard to glue. Thankfully, Zoukie Mura stopped using this in later kits.
If you are interested in both details and scale but also history of a specific aircraft, consider a Zoukie Mura kit.