Quickboost continues their prolific release schedule with a number of
simple, economical accessories in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scales. Tonight we
take a look at some of the latest releases in 1/48 scale.
All the
sets are perfectly cast in grey resin, with minimal cleanup required.
Each set has been designed with a minimum of parts, and should be very
straightforward to assemble.
The latest batch of 1/48 scale Quickboost releases are as follows:
QB 48 078 -
P-39Q/N Airacobra Exhausts (for Eduard)
[../../../photogallery/photo00023206/real.htm]A drop-fit replacement for the exhausts in the
Eduard 1/48 scale
P-39Q/N Airacobra. The exhaust stacks are all
hollowed out at the ends, and the parts are connected to the casting
block via a thin strip
QB 48 079 - Ilyushin Il-2 Exhausts
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A drop-fit replacement for the exhausts in the Accurate Miniatures and
now Eduard 1/48 scale Shturmovik. The exhaust stacks are all hollowed
out at the ends, and the parts are connected to the casting block via a
thin strip
QB 48 080 - P-61A Black Widow Gun Barrels
Excellent detail and a simple, gorgeously detailed, drop
fit replacement for Monogram's kit parts.
QB 48 083 - Beaufighter Porcupine Exhausts II
Quickboost has delivered two delicately wrought
replacements for Tamiya's woefully underdone kit exhausts. A prominent
detail that will not go unnoticed on your Tamiya Beaufighter.
QB 48 084 - Messerschmitt Bf 109 F Tropical Dust Filter (Hasegawa)
This includes a finely cast open dust filter, plus a
separate supercharger intake. It seems most appropriate for F-4/Z
through to G-6/Trop variants.
QB 48 085 - Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Exhausts (Tamiya)
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A drop-fit replacement for the exhausts in the Tamiya 1/48 scale Bf 109
E. The exhaust stacks are all hollowed out at the ends, and the parts
are connected to the casting block via a thin strip
QB 48 086 - P-47D Thunderbolt Undercarriage Covers (Hasegawa)
Tamiya's Thunderbolts have overshadowed the Hasegawa
kits to a large degree, but the older P-47 is still worth building if
you have a few stashed away. Quickboost's new undercarriage covers will
add extra detail to this area.
QB 48 088 - Fairey Swordfish Porcupine Exhaust
Pictured at the top of the page.
Beautifully detailed exhaust to replace the part in
Tamiya's kit. Each of the tiny ejectors is hollowed out.
QB 48 089 - Spitfire Mk.IX Slipper Tank (Hasegawa / Revell)
The header card calls this a "Slippery Tank". I think I
like it better than its official name - slipper tank. This is a simple,
one piece accessory for any of the Hasegawa family of Spitfire kits.
QB 48 091 - Yak-1 Exhausts
[../../../photogallery/photo00020469/real.htm]A drop-fit replacement for the exhausts in the
Eduard/Accurate Miniatures 1/48 scale
Yak-1 kits. The exhaust stacks are all
hollowed out at the ends, and each stack is individuallyconnected to the casting
block via a thin strip. The single stacks must be installed separately.
All Recommended.
Thanks to Aires for the review sample
Text and Images Copyright © 2007 by Brett Green
Page Created 09 March, 2007
Last updated 24 December, 2007
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