THANK YOU to our friends and suppliers at Aires/Quickboost (“QB”) for this excellent improvement set for the re-release by Italeri of the old AMT/ERTL A-20! And thanks also to the reviewer corps leaders for making them available to me to review!

This set takes the kit components and improves them by saving the modeler the trouble and frustration of trying to drill out all the radial exhausts on the A-20G series. The exhaust stubs on the kit parts are separate triangles of plastic as we would normally find from a mid-1990’s kit, remove and place on lightly-marked locating lines. Hmmm… and in each case, the exhausts are not drilled out. A great way to slash your fingers and test your patience.

Moving into the new century: 20 years later, the Italeria kit is the only game in town for a 1/48 A-20. QB not only provides hollowed-out exhausts, but have installed them for you so it’s a true drop-fit swap with vastly improved detail. Need I go further? (I must)

Use your favorite sharp instrument to separate the cowl from the pour well remnants/stub; some light sanding to the cowl fronts, a touch spray of primer to prepare the resin for final painting, and install. It’s worthy to note Quickboost also supplies additional detail in the form of an engine set if you really want to bring this area of the model to life. The use of the cowling might convince you to part with a bit more hard-earned cash.

This set is highly recommended for improved detail! Thanks again to Quickboost and IPMS USA for providing these items!