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Just to avoid confusion, I should point out that this query is not about the length error in Eduard's MERs -- I knew about that and fixed it. But I've run into another issue just when I'm close to finishing them... I matched up the Mk20s to the MER and found that the ridges along the top exactly foul with the pads on the sway braces. Surely, they are not meant to go together like that? So if you have built these, what was your preferred solution for fitting them properly? Cut into the ridges? Thin them? I'm not sure what to do for the best here, to be honest.

Multiple Ejection Racks 1:32 Eduard/Brassin (632-102) – The Multiple Ejector Rack (MER) is a weapon suspension unit that attaches to an aircraft's main racks (pylons), and that can carry up to six weapons, such as the Mk-20, Mk-82 Slick, Mk-82 Snakeye, CBU-87, or CBU-97. The Air Force stopped using MER's in the early 1990's, and is currently only using the TER triple-rack. The MER (A/A37B-6E) is an accessory suspension aircraft armament equipment which attach to a parent rack. The MER consist of an adapter assembly (strong back) six ejector units, a wiring harness, and an aircraft hardware adapter kit. The MER is capable of carrying as many as six stores attached to the ejector units (i.e. BRU-20 Ser. or MAK-79). Each ejector unit has four adjustable sway braces and two mechanically locking suspension hooks spaced 14 inches apart. Bombs are suspended and attached to the Multiple Ejector Rack by two suspension lugs 14 inches apart [except the Mk 84 which had lugs 30 inches apart]. Release was achieved by firing a charge that actuated a piston that forced the bomb off the MER. Each ejector unit is equipped with a safety stop lever located on the rear sway brace assembly which, when rotated to the locked position, prevents accidental stores release. The improved MER (BRU-41) has been introduced to the fleet to replace the MER. This rack incorporates internal modifications that improve bomb rack reliability and maintainability. The improved multiple ejector rack also incorporate an electronic control unit which controls all bomb rack functions. The three MER’s come in the standard Brassin cardboard box, well protected by foam pads inside. They are really well detailed, as we have come to expect from Eduard and certainly have more finesse than injection moulded items. Before assembly each MER will need to have certain holes drilled out with a 0.4mm drill. Each MER is assembled with the addition of the two suspension hooks, check references for where they are fitted on the rail, four reinforcing plates around the centreline, adjacent to each suspension lugs or four cone shaped items, depending on whether you rare building a modernised unit, six ejector racks and twelve crutch pads. The modeller has to supply the 0.4mm wire to attach between the ejector racks and the MER main body. There is a small etched disc glued to the rear of the MER to complete the assembly. Conclusion Eduard/Brassin keep churning out these products every month, but with no loss of detail. These items will look great fitted to which ever large scale fighter/bomber you are building. Do research your subject though especially the date you wish to build your model too. Review sample courtesy of

Multiple Ejector Racks 1:72 Eduard Brassin The Multiple Ejector Rack or MER is used to attach upto six weapons to a single aircraft pylon. Eduard have produced these in resin & photo-etch to give a highly detailed unit. 3 complete racks are included in this package along with the data stencils. Conclusion These are highly detailed units and should improve the look of any model they are used on. Highly Recommended. Review sample courtesy of

US Navy Bomb Racks Aerobonus 1:48 Just arrived here at BM Towers are these two set of bomb racks for use on many US Navy aircraft. Each poly sleeve packet has two racks moulded onto sturdy casting blocks. They also come with crutch plates for the bombs and separate sway braces for the pylon/rack attachment. Triple Ejector Rack (480 056) has, as it states, two triple ejector racks which have been superbly moulded and with the thin web connecting them to the casting blocks on the top edge, they shouldn’t need too much cleaning up before use. Each of the three ERU’s are fitted with two crutch plates or sway braces for the bombs to attach to. The TERs do not have sway braces for their attachment to the pylon which is a bit of a shame and the modeller will have to add three small lengths of wire as indicated in the instructions. Multiple Ejector Racks (480 057) are basically two Triple Ejector Racks joined by a beam which is in turn attached to the pylon. These two are also really well detailed right down to the internals for the ERUs. The connection to the casting block is still nice a thin and really shouldn’t take long to remove and clean up. As with the TERs each unit ERU receives two crutch plates but the set also includes the sway braces for the MER/Pylon attachment. These sway braces are very thin and will need some care to remove from the casting block. Six small lengths of wire which represents the electrical cables need to be provided by the modeller. Conclusion These really are super detailed units and will look superb on any Navy aircraft that used them. Whether or not they are fitted with bombs they will enhance the detail on the completed model. Highly recommended. Review samples courtesy of distributed in the UK by Hannants Ltd.