1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 2)
1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies
1/48 US, 1000lb. AP, M52 (Set of 4) - MPM Hobbies

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

$3.59 
$3.59/item
Free CONUS Economy Shipping on All In-Stock Orders $100.00 or More
SKU: 0239
*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*
Try Lay-Buy at checkout. Minimum of 20% down and maximum 6 months "Lay Away" plan. Your product will be shipped once paid in full. Select "PUT IT ON LAY-BUY' at checkout and spread out those payments. Terms and restrictions apply.

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.

    1/48 US 1000-lb AP M52 Armor-Piercing Bomb – Set of 2

    Designed and 3D printed in-house by MPM Hobbies, this 1/48 scale resin set accurately reproduces the US 1,000-pound Armor-Piercing Bomb M52 and M52A1 — essential ordnance for WWII and Korean War-era bomber and attack aircraft models.

    Key Features

    • In-house designed and 3D printed resin by MPM Hobbies
    • Scale: 1/48
    • Set of 2 bombs
    • Represents the US 1,000-lb AP M52 / M52A1 armor-piercing bomb
    • Accurate tail fin assembly, suspension bands, and coupling extension detail
    • Compatible with 1/48 WWII and Korean War US Navy and Army Air Forces bomber kits

    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.

    For additional reference, see the US Bomb 1000-lb AP M52 entry at BulletPicker.com.

    Related Collections

    Browse our full range of MPM Aircraft Resin Upgrades and Bombs, Rockets & Ordnance for compatible accessories.