Quickboost QB72341 F6F-3N/5N Hellcat night exhaust, antennas 1/72 – Resin Detail Set for Aircraft Model

Quickboost QB72341 is a high-quality resin upgrade set designed for Grumman F6F-3N and F6F-5N Hellcat aircraft models in 1/72 scale. This dedicated set is aimed at modelers building Eduard kits who want to significantly enhance the detail level of their carrier-based fighter miniatures from World War II. The resin components perfectly replicate night exhausts and antenna details, which especially distinguish the night versions of the Hellcat.

Historical and Technical Information

• Scale: 1/72, dedicated to Eduard kits
• Country of use: United States of America (US Navy)
• Period: World War II
• Aircraft type: Carrier-based night fighter
• Versions: F6F-3N and F6F-5N – used in nighttime operations against Japanese aircraft in the Pacific
• Years of service: 1943–1945
• Material: precision resin providing rich details and sharp shapes

The Grumman F6F Hellcat was one of the most effective American carrier-based fighters of World War II. The night versions F6F-3N and F6F-5N were equipped with radar and special antennas, allowing effective operations at night and in difficult weather conditions. These were used by the US Navy for convoy escort, fleet protection, and intercepting enemy aircraft during night missions.

Product Features

• Category: resin detail set (modeling accessory)
• Precisely reproduced night exhausts and antennas typical for the F6F-3N/5N versions
• Easy installation – parts fit well with Eduard kits
• Ideal for model enhancement, emphasizing authenticity and historical accuracy
• High durability and material hardness – resin offers fine details not achievable in plastic

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

The Quickboost QB72341 set is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to increase the realism of their night version Grumman F6F models. Installation of resin elements requires basic skills in working with aftermarket parts and detail fitting. The product significantly improves the visual quality of the model, encouraging thorough enhancement of historical miniatures.

Assembly difficulty level: 3/5