Quickboost products are part of the Aires line of resin and 3D printed detail items known to many modelers over the years. One of the latest products is this set combining resin and 3D printed resin steps and ladder parts for use on the Tamiya F-14D Tomcat. Modelers with some experience with small resin parts should have no problem utilizing this set.

This set contains a total of four resin parts held on a single block as well as a single 3D printed part. The set will replace kit parts A5/6 and 24 and there is also a single-page instruction sheet included to assist the modeler in using the replacement parts. The replacement pilot and RIO steps are conveniently molded to replicate the tabs used on the kit parts, which will aid in their installation. There is an option of installing the new ladder doors with the kit extended ladder or using the replacement folded ladder.

My hits for this set starts with the inclusion of a folded ladder being represented, which I do not recall ever seeing before, and all the parts have a high level of detail, which will make the items slightly improved over the kit parts. There should be no challenges with installing the replacement parts then priming and painting the parts with your favorite products. I have no misses for this set.

I highly recommend this set to anyone who wants to add a unique detail to their F-14D Tomcat from Tamiya. While recommended for the Tamiya kit, I believe that the parts can be integrated for use on any F-14D kit with minimal alterations. My appreciation to the folks at Aires for providing this set to the IPMS-USA Review Corps at the 2026 Nationals!