Eduard Model Accessories

1/72 Mk.84 Bombs 

Product # 672073

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Feb 22 2016

 

      

This resin set from Eduard is part of the Brassin series and is available directly from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis set includes two Mk. 84 bombs in 1/72 scale.

The Mark 84 is an American general-purpose bomb, it is also the largest of the Mark 80 series of weapons. Entering service during the Vietnam War, it became a commonly used US heavy unguided bomb (due to the amount of high-explosive content packed inside) to be dropped.  The Mark 84 is capable of forming a crater 50 feet (15.2 m) wide and 36 ft (11.0 m) deep. It can penetrate up to 15 inches (381.0 mm) of metal or 11 ft (3.4 m) of concrete, depending on the height from which it is dropped, and causes lethal fragmentation to a radius of 400 yards (365.8 m).  [Wikipedia]

 

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This resin set includes:

  • 2 bombs with rear fins attached

  • 3 different types of fuses for the nose of the bomb.

  • 4 photo etch rings for rear of bomb

  • decal sheet with stencils and stripes for the bomb

There are 2 pages of instruction in the usual line drawing format that Eduard is famous for and which are so easy to follow.  Painting instructions are included.

The Mk.84 bomb was a very common unguided bomb and this bomb set would be a great item to add to your weapons loadout on your next model.

You can buy this detail set and thousands of other items directly from Eduard Model Accessories.

Images in this article are by Eduard Model Accessories.

Steve Bamford

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