The 1/48 AN-M47 Aircraft Bomb set gives WWII bomber modelers a scale ordnance option for aircraft configured to carry this 100-pound thin-case chemical bomb. MPM Hobbies designs and 3D prints the set in-house in resin for detailed scale-model work.
Product Details
- Material: 3D-printed resin
- Scale: 1/48
- Subject: AN-M47 100-pound thin-case chemical bomb
- Contents: Set of 4 aircraft bombs
- Compatibility: Suitable for 1/48 B-25 Mitchell, B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, B-26 Marauder, and A-20 Havoc models when configured for this ordnance
- Design and production: Designed and 3D printed in resin in-house by MPM Hobbies
The print is shipped unpainted with 3D supports attached. Color images are for display purposes only.
Historical Context
The AN-M47 was developed as a thin-case chemical bomb for bombardment purposes. Its streamlined body, tail assembly, and suspension details make it a distinctive subject for modelers documenting WWII-era US bomber loadouts. For additional historical reference, see the M47 bomb reference at Bulletpicker.com.
Working With the Resin Parts
Remove the 3D supports carefully, clean the parts, and test fit them in the aircraft's bomb bay or on its external racks before final placement. Use a primer intended for resin parts, then paint the bombs to match the aircraft, unit, and time period you are modeling. Handle fine details with care during cleanup and assembly.
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