1/48 Scale Aftermarket Products

SKYRIADER AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS 1/48 SCALE

Quick Boost A-1H and A-1J replacement tailwheel units.

A small but almost indispensable replacement for the  thoroughly grotesque aberrations supplied in the Tamiya kits.  Very well cast in tough gray resin with a separate tail wheel they are a simple drop in replacement which significantly improves the look of the finished model without all the work required to make the kit part look even half way civilized.  The A-1H set contains the small hard rubber tire wheel applicable to carrier based Skyraiders while that for the A-1J (pictured) has the pneumatic tire version for land based planes.  Pins and superglue are recommended as the parts are delicate.  Very highly recommended. (U)

Wolfpack Design Wing Fold Set.

One of the more useful sets available and superior in my opinion to all other similar products.  Fit and casting are first rate with no gaps, air bubbles or broken items.  These replace only the outer wing panels of the Tamiya kit and incorporate a robust mounting system including brass rod wing braces.   Well designed, accurate and a work saver over modifying kit parts and scratch building the inner wing fold detail.   Very highly recommended.  (U)

Reskit Mk.82 Bomb with Snake Eye Fins

There are several iterations of this weapon on the market but to my eye this is one of the best.  The molding quality is top notch and the decals are excellent.  What I especially like is a full selection of fusing options is provided allowing for representing any of several variations as required by your subject.

Very highly recommended (U)

 

Eduard LAU-10/A Zuni Packs

Typical of Eduard's Brassin series this set gives us an excellent product well worth the admittedly steep price point.  The LAU-10/A four rocket pack is one of two Zuni rocket configurations commonly seen particularly on Navy aircraft during the Vietnam era; the other being the LAU-33 two rocket launcher.

The attention to detail and scale fidelity is excellent and the units appear very accurate compared to drawings and photos of the prototype.  Also welcome is the option of displaying the unit loaded, partially loaded or empty.

If you are building a 1/48 Navy Skyraider loaded for the SAR mission, these rockets are a mandatory component of the historic loadout.

Vey highly recommended.  (U)

Quickboost A-1 Skyraider Pylons

These upgrade parts are typical Quickboost products in they are highly detailed, perfectly molded and a good value for the cash outlay.

Clearly meant to upgrade the Tamiya kit, I see no reason they could not be utilized on other 1/48 scale approximations, though I have no earthly idea why that might be worth the cost.

My own opinion is, good as these parts are, their practical application is somewhat limited.  In shape and basic configuration they are pretty much identical to the kit parts, and, if stores are to be added, except for the tiny but accurate sway braces they do not really add much to the finished product.  However, where this upgrade really shines is in the detail on the underside of each pylon which is petit, accurate and highly visible if no weapon or other store is shipped.  In this case their use would add a definite level of desirable detail to the finished product.

Definitely recommended (U)

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