1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2)

Name: 1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2)
Brand: MPM Hobbies
SKU: 0239
Price: 3.59 USD
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SKU: 0239

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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 1/48 scale resin set provides two US 1,000-pound M52/M52A1 armor-piercing bombs for WWII and Korean War-era bomber and attack aircraft models. It adds accurate period ordnance detail to compatible kits.

Key Features

Material: 3D-printed resin designed and printed in-house by MPM Hobbies
Scale: 1/48
Contents: Two bombs, a set of 2
Subject: US 1,000-lb M52 and M52A1 armor-piercing bombs
Compatibility: 1/48 WWII and Korean War-era US Navy and U.S. Army Air Forces bomber and attack aircraft kits
Detail: Tail fin assemblies, suspension bands, and coupling extension

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

Historical Notes

The M52 was a converted 12-inch mortar shell modified with a tail-base plug, M110 adapter booster, and box-type fin assembly. Suspension bands with double-lug attachment allowed carriage on dive bombers. The M52A1 variant featured an upgraded tetryl booster charge. Total length: 70.88 inches; diameter: 12 inches; case thickness: 2.3 inches; weight: 983 pounds.

References and Related Accessories

For historical reference, see the US Bomb 1000-lb AP M52 reference at BulletPicker.com. Visit MPM Hobbies for the vendor's product range, or browse MPM Aircraft Resin Upgrades and Bombs, Rockets & Ordnance for related accessories.