1/72 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2)

Name: 1/72 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2)
Brand: MPM Hobbies
SKU: 0240
Price: 1.89 USD
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SKU: 0240

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*These items are print to order. Expect shipment within 14 business days or up to 30 business days due to volume of orders and print times. Items are 3D resin printed*

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3D Print Product Info

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

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This 1/72 scale resin set adds accurate US 1,000-lb M52 armor-piercing bombs to WWII and Korean War-era bomber and naval aircraft models. It is intended for modelers detailing compatible ordnance loads.

Key Features

Material: 3D-printed resin designed and printed in-house by MPM Hobbies
Scale: 1/72
Contents: Two M52 armor-piercing bombs
Subject: US 1,000-lb M52 AP bomb with suspension bands, tail fin assembly, and coupling extension
Compatibility: 1/72 WWII US Navy and USAAF bomber aircraft kits, including SBD Dauntless, TBF Avenger, and B-25 Mitchell
Use: Ordnance detailing for compatible aircraft models

Historical Context

The M52 was derived from a 12-inch mortar shell and used for anti-ship and hardened-target strikes during WWII and the Korean War era. The documented dimensions are 70.88 inches in length and 12 inches in diameter, with a case thickness of 2.3 inches and a weight of 983 pounds.

This print is shipped unpainted with 3D supports attached. Color images are for display purposes only.

Related Resources

Browse MPM Aircraft Resin accessories for additional detailing parts. For vendor information, see MPM Hobbies on Scalemates.