Eduard GBU-11 - 1:72 Eduard

[Paul A H]

GBU-11

 

1:72 Eduard

 

 

The GBU-11 is a 3,000lb air-dropped weapon that is part of the Paveway I family of early laser guided bombs. The weapon was deployed in Vietnam before being gradually superceded by more modern versions. In common with most other 1:72 scale brassin weapon sets, a pair of GBU-11s  arrives in the usual Eduard blister pack, complete with decals and a small fret of photo etched parts.

 

 

 

Each bomb comprises a large resin part with the ballistic tail cast in place, a choice of two seperate seeker heads and photo etched brass guide vanes. The casting is flawless and smooth, with minimal cleanup required thanks to the positioning of the pouring stubs at the tail-end of the weapon. Colours and stencil positions are marked in a colour diagram, with Gunze Mr Color paint references as usual.

 

 

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