Quickboost has added an item to their aftermarket detail part line that will be welcomed by those who like to build Tamiya’s beautiful 1/72 Bf 109E kits. While a lot of attention has been focused on wheel bays, propeller hubs and cockpits, Quickboost has release a pair of resin tail wheels that are designed to replace those found in the Tamiya kits. They are direct replacements for kit parts and the detail is crisp and delicate. However, they go one step further. They correct one of the complaints about the kit…they are thicker and slightly larger than the kit’s undersized tail wheel. The comparison photo below shows the difference between the Quickboost part and the kit part.

The castings, like all other Quickboost resin parts are blemish free, pin hole free and offer no flash to be removed. Absolutely no clean up is required. They are easily removed from the casting block with a #11 blade and should be attached with super glue or epoxy cement. And, if desired, they could be used to enhance any manufacturer’s 1/72 Bf 109E kit.

This little detail part is highly recommended to anyone who wants to correct a tail wheel size problem and enhance the detail of a 1/72 Bf 109E built from one of Tamiya’s kits.

My thanks to IPMS/USA and Quickboost.net for the opportunity to review this detail set.