Eduard Model Accessories

1/48 Mk.20 Rockeye II cluster bombs

Product # 648168 for Eduard kit

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Nov 7 2016

 

      

This resin set from Eduard is part of the Brassin series and is available directly from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis set includes six Mk.20 Rockeye II cluster bombs in 1/48 scale.

The Mk.20 Rockeye II cluster bomb is an unguided cluster bomb that contains 247 dual-purpose armor piercing shaped-charge bomblets.  Each bomblet weights 1.32 pounds and contains a 0.4 pound shaped-charge which is capable of penetrating 7.5 inches of armor.  The Mk.20 Rockeye II cluster bomb can also be used against soft skinned vehicles, artillery and antipersonnel targets.

It started it's service life in 1968 and was used with good effect during Desert Storm by USMC, USN and the USAF.

 

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This resin set includes:

  • 6 resin bomb bodies

  • 6 resin covers for the nose of the bomb

  • 6 photo etch rings for rear of bomb

  • decals for stripes and stencils for 6 bombs

There are 2 pages of instruction in the usual line drawing format that Eduard is famous for and which are so easy to follow.  The instructions include a painting guide. 

These beautifully detailed bombs are suitable for any post 1968 US aircraft and will give you a very interesting weapons option.

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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