Quickboost QB72538 Bristol Beaufighter porcupine exhausts for Airfix 1/72

Quickboost QB72538 Bristol Beaufighter porcupine exhausts for Airfix 1/72 is a top-quality upgrade set designed for modelers who wish to enhance the historical accuracy of their Airfix 1/72 scale Bristol Beaufighter aircraft model. Precisely cast resin parts represent the so-called “porcupine exhausts,” a distinctive component of the British World War II bomber and night fighter. The set, created by renowned company Quickboost, recognized for its excellent detail quality and historical fidelity, allows for a faithful reproduction of this aircraft’s engines.

Technical and Historical Information

• Scale: 1/72
• Intended for: Bristol Beaufighter model (Airfix 1/72)
• Operator country: United Kingdom and Allied countries
• Period of use: World War II (1940–1945)
• Material: high-quality resin, providing excellent detail and surface smoothness
• Category: upgrade set – resin accessories for plastic models
• Authenticity of details: “Porcupine” type exhausts were installed on later Beaufighter variants to reduce exhaust flash during night combat operations. This allowed for reduced aircraft visibility to enemy fighters and anti-aircraft searchlights.
• Application: The set allows for an accurate, historically correct reconstruction of the model, which is particularly important for modelers specializing in faithful representations of WWII war machines.

Product Advantages

• Exceptionally faithful reproduction of details characteristic of the Beaufighter version with “porcupine” exhausts
• Quickboost resin precision ensures surface smoothness and ease of handling
• Perfect fit to the Airfix kit, guaranteed by the manufacturer
• Quick upgrade possible without the need for advanced modifications

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

We recommend this product to intermediate and advanced modelers who care about the highest degree of historical accuracy and detail in dioramas or collections. Minimal finishing and careful assembly of resin are required – we rate the difficulty level as 2/5. It is an ideal choice for those who want to make their Beaufighter model stand out with a realistic appearance, while still allowing for practical assembly.