1:32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2) - MPM Hobbies
1:32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2) - MPM Hobbies
1:32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2) - MPM Hobbies
1:32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2) - MPM Hobbies
1:32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2) - MPM Hobbies
1:32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2) - MPM Hobbies
1/32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2)
1:32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2) - MPM Hobbies
1:32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2) - MPM Hobbies
1:32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2) - MPM Hobbies
1:32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2) - MPM Hobbies
1:32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2) - MPM Hobbies
1:32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2) - MPM Hobbies

1/32 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (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.

    1/32 US 1000-lb AP M52 Armor-Piercing Bomb – Set of 2

    Designed and 3D printed in-house by MPM Hobbies, this 1/32 scale resin set recreates the WWII-era US 1,000-pound Armor-Piercing bomb (M52/M52A1) — a converted 12-inch mortar shell used against hardened targets and warships. Ideal for bomber and naval aircraft modelers seeking accurate ordnance detail.

    Key Features

    • In-house designed and 3D printed resin by MPM Hobbies
    • Scale: 1/32
    • Set of 2 bombs
    • Depicts the US 1,000-lb AP Bomb M52 and M52A1 variants
    • Accurate tail fin assembly, suspension bands, and coupling extension detail
    • Compatible with WWII US bomber and naval aircraft kits in 1/32 scale

    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. Two suspension bands provided double-lug attachment for aircraft carriage. Total length: 70.88 inches; diameter: 12 inches; case thickness: 2.3 inches; weight: 983 pounds. The M52A1 variant featured an upgraded tetryl booster charge.

    Reference: US Bomb, 1000 lb AP, M52, M52A1 (bulletpicker.com)

    Compatible Subjects

    Suitable for US Navy and Army Air Forces bomber aircraft kits in 1/32 scale. Browse our full range of MPM Aircraft Resin accessories for additional ordnance and detail sets.