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1/72 British Bomb, 500 lb IB, Mk 1 (Set of 2)
1/72 British Bomb, 500 lb IB, Mk 1 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/72 British Bomb, 500 lb IB, Mk 1 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/72 British Bomb, 500 lb IB, Mk 1 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/72 British Bomb, 500 lb IB, Mk 1 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/72 British Bomb, 500 lb IB, Mk 1 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/72 British Bomb, 500 lb IB, Mk 1 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/72 British Bomb, 500 lb IB, Mk 1 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies

1/72 British Bomb, 500 lb IB, Mk 1 (Set of 2)

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3D Print Product Info

  1. Item(s) is/are LCD-based SLA printed using UV cured resin and will be shipped unpainted and with 3D print supports attached.
  2. Item can be primed with acrylic, lacquer or enamel type paint.
  3. Lightly sand and/or prime any horizontal striations due to the printing process.
  4. Remove supports starting from the tip down and start by freeing those supports connected to small and fragile details.
  5. Recommend using CA for attaching item to model or filling any imperfections.
  6. Item(s) will have features that are brittle or extremely delicate and prone to breaking if not properly handled.
  7. 3D print support configurations may be different than the ones in the photos if applicable.
  8. Photos may include the CAD rendered file used for printing to highlight details that do not stand out well in regular photos.
  9. Not intended for small children due to choking hazard and should only be purchased by experienced modelers due fine details and printer support removal.
  10. The number of items in your order is calculated by multiplying the quantity you selected by the number of items per set if applicable.
  11. All items are printed in the order they are purchased.

    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.

    Related Resources

    Explore MPM Aircraft Resin Upgrades and 1/72 MPM Bombs. For manufacturer references, see MPM Hobbies on Scalemates.