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MPM Hobbies 1/32 AN-M41 with M-1 Series Cluster Adapter (Set of 4) $5.17
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MPM Hobbies 1/32 BLU-107 Durandal Anti-Runway Bomb (Set of 4) $9.23
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MPM Hobbies 1/32 CBU-89 Gator Cluster Bomb (Set of 2) $7.57
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MPM Hobbies 1/32 MK-20 Rockeye Cluster Bomb (Set of 2) $6.74
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MPM Hobbies 1/32 SUU-14A/A Dispenser (Set of 4) $11.66
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MPM Hobbies 1/32 SUU-30 Dispenser Series (Set of 2) from $5.89
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MPM Hobbies 1/32 SUU-42/A Flare Dispenser Pod $7.35
$7.35/item
1/32 Scale Cluster Bombs and Tactical Dispensers
Cluster munitions and tactical dispensers are among the most visually distinctive stores carried by strike aircraft, and 1/32 scale gives modelers the room to show that character properly. At this scale, fin assemblies, dispenser bodies, suspension lugs, and fuzing details all read clearly on a finished model. MPM Hobbies designs and 3D prints this category in resin, so surface detail stays crisp and parts need little cleanup before painting.
Why 1/32 Scale Suits Ordnance Detailing
Large-scale aircraft models put weapons at eye level, where soft or simplified stores become obvious. Working in 1/32 lets you paint stencil markings, add wear around lugs and sway braces, and pick out fuze and band colors that would be invisible at smaller scales. It is a rewarding scale for modelers who treat the loadout as part of the subject rather than an afterthought.
Building Realistic Strike Loadouts
Authentic loadouts follow patterns: stores are carried in symmetrical pairs, mixed with dispensers or countermeasure pods depending on the mission, and mounted on racks matched to the airframe. Studying period reference photographs of the aircraft and era you are modeling is the fastest way to get a convincing configuration. Planning the loadout before assembly also tells you which pylons and racks you need.
Working with 3D Printed Resin
Resin stores benefit from a quick wash in warm soapy water, a light sanding of any support witness marks, and a primer coat before color. Thin cyanoacrylate or a UV-cure resin gives clean joins to pylons and racks, and slow, even primer passes preserve fine printed texture. Handle thin fins carefully during masking, and mount stores after the airframe paint and decals have cured.
Complete Your Aircraft Armament
Round out a 1/32 loadout with related ordnance categories: 1/32 MPM Bombs for general purpose and guided munitions, 1/32 MPM Missiles for air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons, 1/32 MPM Ordnance Pods and Rockets for unguided rocket systems, and 1/32 MPM Racks, Launchers and Pylons for accurate weapons carriage.