Review

The S2F Tracker needs no introduction. It has been in service for decades with Navies from all over the world. Kinetic has the only 1/48 injection molded kit in town and as such it is getting the attention from different aftermarket manufacturers.

Quickboost has released a series of aftermarket details (wheels, pylons, radar, etc) including one for the propellers, which is the subject of this review. The addition of a “Tool” is a great idea to ensure all the blades have the same pitch and very easy to use.

The resin parts are clearly sharper and finer than the plastic ones. Perhaps the main differences relates to size. The resin propeller hub is a tad longer than the plastic counterpart and the resin blades are a bit longer and narrower than the plastic ones. I do not know if that might have something to do with earlier/later marks of the Tracker. Check your references.

Another difference is that the propellers and the hub are separate parts in this aftermarket set making the paint much easier as no masking is required. Perhaps the only detail missing in the resin parts is the de-icing boots present in the plastic ones.

This set is very easy to use and any modeler should have no problem working with it and enhancing the looks of their S2F. Highly recommended.

I would like to thank Aires, Quickboost and IPMS/USA for the review sample.