F6F Hellcat Engine
 

Quickboost, 1/48 scale

What is the biggest hurdle about working with resin? The glues used? How about the sawing and sanding? Potential health hazards? No, typically it is the price.

Aires (the people who bring you the $90.00 Bf-109G-6 engine set) has the solution. They have started a company that provides the modeler with low cost upgrades with minimal cleanup. The benefit that you get is an easy upgrade for minimal cost. This is company and it’s products are ideal the modeler who wants to try their hand at resin without spending too much to upgrade.

This set is designed for the Hasegawa F6F Hellcat in 1/48th scale. There are only seven parts on three light grey resin sprues. The biggest part is the engine itself, which is flawlessly cast with a minimal pour stub. There is a firewall spacer, which can be removed with a swipe of the knife blade. The only other things are resin magnetos and other small items that fit the front of the engine.

This should be a direct replacement for the kit parts. The only thing this set needs is a coat of paint and a wash. The look of the resin is far superior to the kit offering.

The instruction sheet is the on a piece of cardboard that shows where the magnetos go. There are no painting instructions.

I highly recommend this upgrade set to anyone who wants to add a little extra to their model.