Designed for modelers detailing 1/48 scale jet aircraft, this LAU-10/A rocket launcher set adds a historically grounded four-tube ordnance option to compatible aircraft builds. MPM Hobbies designed and 3D printed the resin set in-house for clean, scale-appropriate detail.
Product details
- Material: 3D printed resin designed and produced in-house by MPM Hobbies.
- Scale: 1/48.
- Compatibility: Suitable for 1/48 scale jet aircraft models, including A-4 Skyhawk variants, F-4 Phantom II, F-8 Crusader, A-7 Corsair II, A-6 Intruder, and F-5 Tiger II subjects.
- Contents: Two LAU-10/A rocket launcher units.
- Detail: Four-tube launcher form with mounting hardware and suspension lugs, based on reference photos and technical documentation.
- Important: Fine resin details can be brittle, so handle the parts carefully during cleanup and installation.
Compatible aircraft subjects
The LAU-10/A was used on a range of tactical aircraft. This set is intended for modelers working on compatible 1/48 scale A-4 Skyhawk, F-4 Phantom II, F-8 Crusader, A-7 Corsair II, A-6 Intruder, and F-5 Tiger II builds.
Printing and handling
Finish and supports
The print is shipped unpainted with 3D supports attached. Color images are for display purposes only.
Remove supports carefully with a sharp hobby knife, working from the tips toward the main body and protecting small details. Test-fit the launcher to the aircraft pylon before final assembly. The resin can be primed with acrylic, lacquer, or enamel paint, and CA is recommended for attachment or minor gap filling.
Related MPM Hobbies resources
- MPM Aircraft Resins collection for compatible aircraft accessories.
- 1/32 LAU-10/A Rocket Launcher for the larger-scale version.
- 1/72 LAU-10/A Rocket Launcher for the smaller-scale version.
- 1/48 MPM Missiles collection for additional aircraft ordnance.
- 1/48 MPM Bombs collection for period-appropriate loadout options.
Historical reference
The LAU-10/A belongs to the 5.0 Inch Rocket System. The LAU-10C/A was designed for shore-based use, while the LAU-10D/A supported shore-based and shipboard operations. For additional technical background, see the LAU-10 rocket launcher reference at GlobalSecurity.org.
About MPM Hobbies
MPM Hobbies creates scale aircraft, armor, and ship accessories using historical references and technical documentation. Visit MPM Hobbies for more scale modeling accessories.