This 1/72 resin upgrade set adds accurately shaped British 500 lb IB Mk 1 incendiary bombs to WWII RAF bomber projects. It is intended for modelers detailing Lancaster, Halifax, Mosquito, and similar 1/72 aircraft builds.
Set Details
- Material: 3D-printed resin designed and printed in-house by MPM Hobbies
- Scale: 1/72
- Subject: British 500 lb IB (Incendiary Bomb) Mk 1
- Contents: 2 resin bombs
- Compatibility: Lancaster, Halifax, Mosquito, and other 1/72 RAF bomber kits when the bomb load is appropriate
- Detail features: Cylindrical body, hemispherical nose and tail, Tail No. 31 Mk I tail cone with four vanes, one British suspension lug, and two U.S.-style lugs
- Finish: Ready to prime and paint
The print is shipped unpainted with 3D supports attached. Color images are for display purposes only.
Reference
The 500 lb IB Mk 1 was a special-purpose incendiary bomb associated with WWII low-level bombing operations. Its distinctive tail cone and suspension-lug arrangement add useful historical detail to RAF ordnance displays.
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