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AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening 1:32 Brassin (632-126) – LITENING is an integrated targeting pod that mounts externally to the aircraft. The targeting pod contains a high-resolution, forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensor that displays an infrared image of the target to the aircrew; it has a wide field of view search capability and a narrow field of view acquisition/targeting capability of battlefield-sized targets. The pod also contains a CCD camera used to obtain target imagery in the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. An on-gimbal inertial navigation sensor establishes line-of-sight and automatic boresighting capability. The pod is equipped with a laser designator for precise delivery of laser-guided munitions. A laser rangefinder provides information for various avionics systems, for example, navigation updates, weapon deliveries and target updates. The targeting pod includes an automatic target tracker to provide fully automatic stabilized target tracking at altitudes, airspeeds and slant ranges consistent with tactical weapon delivery manoeuvres. These features simplify the functions of target detection and recognition, and permit attack of targets with precision-guided weapons on a single pass. The single sniper pod comes in the blister style pack normally used for the smaller items, well protected by foam pads inside. It is really well detailed, as we have come to expect from Eduard and the parts are very neatly moulded. The pod comes in two grey resin parts, a small etched brass fret and decal sheet. Once the two resin parts have been removed from the moulding blocks and cleaned up, assembly begins with the fitting of the brass end piece to the main body of the pod. The seeker head is the glued to the front of the main body, at whatever position you want, although it can actually be just push fitted allowing it to be moved as and when the modeller wants. The whole pod is then painted in overall grey and the decals added. Conclusion This is another very useful piece of kit to add to your 1:32 aircraft. They are, or have been fitted to so many types now; everything from the F-16 via the A-10 to the Harrier GR-7/9 so could be of interest to a whole host of modellers. Review sample courtesy of

AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening pod 1:72 Eduard Brassin The AN/ AAQ-28(V) Litening pod is an Israeli-designed precision targeting pod system currently being used by many nations around the world. It is an all weather day/night targeting system which uses optical & infra red sensors to identify a target and then a built in laser designator to paint the target for laser guided munitions. The pod also works to improve accuracy for unguided weapons by supply information to the aircrafts systems. The pod from Eduard in their Brassin range features the main pod, and a the separate seeker head in resin, with the pod ends in photo etch. A small sheet of decals provides all the markings for the pod. Conclusion This should enhance any model of an aircraft which carries this pod. Highly Recommended. Review sample courtesy of

Weapons & Pod Sets 1:48 Eduard Brassin This month's Brassin offerings include some highly detailed resin weapons in the shape of AIM-9J Sidewinders, GBU-16s and an AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening pod for Cold War and modern jets. The sets arrive in the familiar Brassin clamshell box, with the resin parts safely cocooned on dark grey foam inserts, and the instructions sandwiched between the two halves, doubling as the header card. AIM-9J Sidewinder (648197) The US Airforce adopted the Sidewinder and applied a major upgrade in the shape of the J to rush it to the Vietnam conflict for a major offensive. This set contains four missile bodies with separate resin steering vanes that slot into holes in the body, plus a set of optional seeker head covers for protection on the ground. Clear resin seeker heads are supplied to fit to the nose of the missile, and tiny Photo-Etch (PE) rings are included on a small brass fret for the exhausts. If installing the covers, you will need to cut off a small section of the nose, but other than that there's nothing that should tax even a novice modeller. Decals are included for the stencils, and the usual colour painting guide with Gunze colour call-outs are included on the instructions. GBU-16 Paveway II Bomb (648236) This "Smart" bomb is a laser guided Mk.83 bomb used by the US, NATO and a few other countries, following the laser designation to target to minimise errors. In this set you get four resin bomb bodies, steering vanes, seeker heads with or without covers, and a small fret of PE to finish off the rear fins. The virtually clip together, but you will need to drill a 1mm hole in the rear of the seeker heads to fit them to the nose of the bomb. Decals are included for the stencils, and the usual colour painting guide with Gunze colour call-outs are included on the instructions. AN/AAQ-28(V) Litening Pod (648237) The Litening is a modern targeting pod for fast jets, with FLIR, laser designation, CCD camera amongst other facilities built into one streamlined pod. This set includes the pod body and rotating head in resin, plus a pair of PE grilles for the aft face of the pod, only one of which is needed. It's still good to have a spare in case you make a mistake, however. Decals are included for the stencils, and the usual colour painting guide with Gunze colour call-outs are included on the instructions. Review sample courtesy of