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Eduard CBU-105 - 1:72 Eduard
Paul A H posted a topic in Aftermarket (updates/conversions/Themed Figures)
CBU-105 1:72 Eduard The CBU-105 is a US-produced cluster bomb, developed as a precision-guided variant of the CBU-97. Each weapon contains ten BLU-108 sub-munitions which, in turn, contain four explosive 'skeets', making a total of 40 bomblets. Using a combination of laser and infra-red sensors, the skeets are able to detect vehicles and then fire an explosive penetrator downward, destroying armoured targets and softskins alike. The CBU-105 was deployed to great effect in the 2003 Iraq War. The use of cluster weapons is now prohibited under the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions by those nations that have ratified the convention, although the list excludes the USA, Russia and Saudi Arabia. The set arrives in Eduard's usual clamshell pack, inside which are parts for six weapons. The tail units are cast seperately to the bombs themselves, and have been designed so that any marks left from the removal of the pour stubs will be hidden under the join. A small sheet of decals is included, while colour codes are provided with reference to the Gunze Sangyo range. In usual Eduard style, the quality of casting and the level of detail are both superb. Review sample courtesy of -
US CBU-105 Bombs 1:32 Brassin (632-095) - If you’ve fancied some more interesting ordinance on your finished models than dumb or laser guided bombs, then we have just the thing for you here. The CBU-105 sensor fused weapon, although banned now, was used to great effect in the second Gulf War, where the M-108 Skeets proved to be devastating against both tanks and soft skin vehicles. Arriving in the pretty standard cardboard box used for more fragile items the set has parts for six complete bombs. The casting is up to the usual standard, with some very fine details, such as the bomb lugs moulded onto the bomb casing. Unfortunately, even in the packaging they come in, some of the lugs on the review samples have broken. So be aware and open the ziplock bag carefully as they can be glued back on if required. Assembly is nice and simple, as once the fins and bodies are removed from the casting blocks and cleaned up it’s just a matter of joining them together painting, (any colour as long as it’s olive drab or test white it seems), adding the supplied decals, and weathering as required. Conclusion As is becoming the norm for Brassin these bombs are really well manufactured. Great moulding, good attention to detail and an excellent addition to any modellers armoury. Review sample courtesy of