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Enhance your 1/32 Scale Jet Aircraft and 1/32 Scale Prop Aircraft builds with precision-engineered ordnance from MPM Hobbies (US). This specialized collection features museum-quality 3D printed resin weapons including LAU-10/A rocket launchers, British RP-3 rocket projectiles, SPPU-22 gun pods, and SUU-11/A minigun pods. Each set delivers exceptional detail and dimensional accuracy for Cold War jets, WWII fighters, and modern combat aircraft, complementing 1/32 Aircraft Aftermarket Parts and 1/32 Aircraft In-House Products for authentic military aviation modeling.
Authentic military aviation modeling demands accurate external stores and weapons systems that match the exacting standards of museum-quality builds. MPM Hobbies (US) delivers precision-engineered ordnance pods and rockets manufactured through advanced 3D printing technology in high-resolution resin. This specialized collection provides aftermarket weapons systems for 1/32 Scale Jet Aircraft, 1/32 Scale Prop Aircraft, and 1/32 Scale Helo Aircraft, offering dimensional accuracy and surface detail that surpasses traditional injection-molded kit components. Each piece integrates seamlessly with 1/32 Aircraft Aftermarket Parts and 1/32 Aircraft In-House Products for comprehensive detailing solutions.
The LAU-10/A represents one of the most widely deployed rocket launcher systems in Western military aviation, serving on aircraft from the F-4 Phantom II to modern F-16 Fighting Falcon variants. This set of two launchers replicates the distinctive four-tube configuration designed to carry 2.75-inch Folding-Fin Aerial Rockets (FFAR), also known as Mighty Mouse rockets. The 3D printed resin construction captures the complex geometry of the launcher tubes, mounting lugs, electrical connectors, and aerodynamic fairings with exceptional fidelity. Surface details include recessed panel lines, fastener patterns, stenciled markings locations, and the characteristic cylindrical tube arrangement that defines this iconic weapons system.
The RP-3 (Rocket Projectile 3 inch) served as the primary air-to-ground rocket weapon for British and Commonwealth forces during World War II and the early post-war period. This set of four rockets accurately reproduces the distinctive 3-inch diameter projectile body, cruciform tail fins, and nose cone variations used for armor-piercing, high-explosive, and semi-armor-piercing warheads. Typhoon, Tempest, Mosquito, and Beaufighter aircraft carried these weapons on underwing rails, delivering devastating firepower against ground targets, shipping, and armored vehicles. The resin castings preserve the subtle details of fin attachment points, body bands, fuze pockets, and the characteristic streamlined profile that made the RP-3 an effective close-air-support weapon throughout the European and Pacific theaters.
The SPPU-22 represents Soviet-era external gun pod technology, housing a twin-barrel GSh-23L 23mm autocannon in a streamlined aerodynamic fairing. Deployed on MiG-21, MiG-23, Su-17, and numerous other Warsaw Pact aircraft, this weapons system provided supplementary firepower for air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. This set of two gun pods captures the elongated cylindrical body, ventral ammunition feed, muzzle blast deflectors, and mounting pylon interface with precision detail. The 3D printed resin construction reveals panel lines, access hatches, cooling vents, and the distinctive twin-barrel muzzle configuration that characterizes this widely-used weapons system across multiple generations of Soviet combat aircraft.
The SUU-11/A gun pod houses the legendary GAU-2B/A 7.62mm minigun, delivering devastating suppressive fire from helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft throughout the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. This set of two pods replicates the characteristic cylindrical body, six-barrel rotating gun assembly, ammunition feed system, and aerodynamic fairings used on UH-1 Huey helicopters, A-37 Dragonfly attack aircraft, and various special operations platforms. The resin castings preserve intricate details including the multi-barrel muzzle assembly, ejection chute, mounting brackets, electrical connectors, and the distinctive ventilated barrel shroud that dissipates heat during sustained firing operations.
MPM Hobbies (US) manufactures these ordnance components using high-resolution 3D printing in premium resin formulations optimized for scale modeling applications. The additive manufacturing process enables reproduction of complex geometries, undercuts, and fine surface details impossible to achieve through conventional injection molding or casting techniques. Each component arrives with minimal support structure attachment points, requiring only basic cleanup with hobby knives and fine-grit sanding materials. The resin accepts standard modeling paints, primers, and weathering products, ensuring seamless integration with existing finishing workflows and paint schemes.
These resin ordnance components install on standard kit pylons, wing hardpoints, and fuselage stations using cyanoacrylate adhesives or two-part epoxy formulations. The precision-engineered mounting surfaces ensure proper alignment and scale-accurate positioning without extensive modification or fitting adjustments. Surface preparation involves washing components in warm soapy water to remove residual release agents, followed by light sanding of attachment points and support structure remnants. Prime with quality modeling primers designed for resin surfaces, then finish with appropriate camouflage schemes, stencil markings, and weathering effects matching the parent aircraft's operational environment and time period.
Each ordnance component in this collection reflects extensive research into prototype weapons systems, incorporating dimensional data, photographic references, and technical documentation to ensure historical accuracy. The LAU-10/A dimensions match field measurements from preserved examples and technical manuals. British RP-3 rockets replicate wartime production standards with period-correct fin configurations and body proportions. SPPU-22 gun pods incorporate details verified against museum specimens and operational photographs. SUU-11/A minigun pods capture the distinctive features documented in Vietnam-era combat photography and maintenance publications. This research-driven approach delivers museum-quality accuracy for serious aviation modelers and military historians.
Complement these precision ordnance components with additional products from MPM Hobbies (US) and related collections. Explore 1/32 Aircraft Aftermarket Parts for cockpit details, landing gear enhancements, and airframe corrections. Discover 1/32 Aircraft In-House Products for additional MPM Hobbies 3D printed resin components. Browse 1/32 Rockets for complementary missile and rocket systems. Add 1/32 Figures to create complete flight line dioramas and maintenance scenes. Visit the MPM Hobbies (US) Scalemates profile for complete product catalogs, build galleries, and technical specifications from the plastic modeling community's premier database.
