• QB 32130 Late exhausts $8.50
• QB 32131 Early exhausts $8.50

Quickboost has a pair of great detail sets for the Trumpeter 1/32 F/A-18E/F kits. The parts reviewed here are the ECS (Environmental Control System) exhausts which are located on the back of the new Hornets. There are two sets. First is a late version which is a direct replacement of the kit parts. Simply sand the kit parts smooth and sand off the casting block and attach. The Quickboost parts have more of a correct angle to them and deeper intakes and are very well cast.

The second set allows you to backdate the kit to one with the early set of ECS exhausts. In this case, a little surgery will be needed to allow the part to sit into the kit. There is a picture included to show the needed cuts. The casting is again flawless.

This kit has been released for a while and been largely ignored by aftermarket people, partly due to the fact it is already nice and partly due to its size. These add-ons are a great start to upgrading the current kit or backdating to an early one. Easily recommended. My thanks to Quickboost for these great parts and to IPMS/USA for the opportunity to review them.