Eduard Model Accessories

1/48 GBU-16 Paveway II Bombs 

Product # 648236 for Eduard kit

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Dec 21 2016

 

      

This resin set from Eduard is part of the Brassin series and is available directly from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis set includes four GBU-16 Paveway II bombs in 1/48 scale.

The GBU-16 Paveway II is an American Paveway-series laser-guided bomb, based on the Mk 83 general-purpose bomb, but with laser seeker and wings for guidance. It was introduced into service around 1976. It is used by USAF, US Navy, US Marine Corps, and various NATO air forces. It uses a 1,000 pound general purpose warhead. The bomb in the GBU-16 Paveway II is a 1,000 pound Mk 83 bomb. [from Wikipedia]

 

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This resin set includes:

  • four complete GBU-16 Paveway II bombs

  • 4 bomb bodies

  • 16 front winglets separately

  • 8 nose tips (2 different types)

  • glass parts made from clear resin

  • photo etched set contains template for correct geometry of winglets application

  • full set of decals for the stencil markings

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 GBU-16 Paveway II bombs are a very common load for modern US jets and these resin bombs provide a very high quality level of detail and realism.

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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