1:48 P-40 - 40lb Frag Bombs (for Eduard Kits / 3D-Printed

P-40: 40 lb fragmentation bombs 1:48, 3D-printed Eduard stores

These are not aircraft models but a set of underwing stores for a kit. The accessory from the Czech maker Eduard (Obrnice near Most) is made by 3D printing and brings small fragmentation (antipersonnel) bombs weighing 40 pounds, exactly the kind of ordnance the P-40 carried under the wing on attacks against ground targets. Base kits tend to hold only bombs or drop tanks, so this set widens the choice of stores considerably. The set is intended for the Curtiss P-40 plastic kit from Eduard in 1:48 scale, which you must own.

The real subject

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an American fighter and ground-attack aircraft of the Second World War, famous for its shark mouth and for its service with the Flying Tigers. Alongside air combat it was widely used for attacks on ground targets. Fragmentation bombs of the smaller sizes served against troops in the open and light equipment, and they were dropped in strings from the underwing racks.

Fitting tips

Cut the bombs carefully from the print supports with a sharp knife and clean them up. They are bonded with super glue (cyanoacrylate) to the underwing racks of the model. We recommend a light primer, painting with an airbrush and a wash to bring out the surface; decals for the markings tend to be included as well. The small parts are fragile, so handle them with tweezers.

Who the set is for

• Modelers who want the P-40 in a ground-attack configuration
• Owners of the P-40 plastic kit from Eduard (1:48)
• Builders of dioramas with an aircraft prepared for a ground attack
• Anyone wanting to add the cockpit or the engine as well will reach for the LööK, Cockpit Set or Engine Set

This is a detail 3D-printed resin accessory, not a stand-alone model. It calls for the matching P-40 kit from Eduard. Glue and paints are not included in the package.