1:48 WWII German Torpedo Trailer

ICM WWII German Torpedo Trailer 1:48

This injection-molded plastic kit from the Ukrainian manufacturer ICM represents a German aerial torpedo of the Second World War period together with the trailer on which the torpedo was moved and hung under torpedo bombers. It is a new tooling with fine surface detail. The package contains parts for building both the torpedo and the trailer and offers several color options.

The real subject

German aerial torpedoes of the F5 family were carried during the war by the torpedo bomber versions of aircraft such as the Heinkel He 111 and the Junkers Ju 88. The torpedoes were brought to the aircraft on low wheeled trailers that made handling and hanging them under the fuselage easier. The model is a rewarding addition to airfield and harbor dioramas and also stands on its own as an example of period aerial armament.

Building and painting tips

Cut the parts from the sprues with a sharp knife and glue them with liquid modeling cement for plastic. Apply a primer before painting and lay the shades themselves on with an airbrush or a brush. The cylindrical body of the torpedo calls for careful sanding of the seam. Weathering and traces of use can be brought out with washes and pigments on the metal and running parts of the trailer.

Who the model is for

• Builders of aviation dioramas on the theme of the Luftwaffe in the Second World War.
• Modelers who want to complete a torpedo bomber with period ground equipment.
• Collectors interested in historical aerial armament and handling equipment.

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.