jacksdad Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Does anyone out there have any decent pictures of the MW1 container that was carried on Luftwaffe Tornado's? There is very little I have found so far on the interweb and I could do with some decent close-up's. Thank you, in advance. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worm Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Hi Steve The only two photos I could find are these, hope they are of some help. All the best Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Thanks Steve, They are certainly better than what I have. All I need now is a nice shot of the top. In saying that, these are the first ones I have seen of the MW1 with plain sides. Anyone know what that's all about? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike7451 Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 From what little I can remeber about the MW1,the covers on the sides denote it as a practice weapon with no live stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Is the mug an optional extra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worm Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Is the mug an optional extra? Yes, along with the two cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob P Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Yes, along with the two cans. It's the small details that count! As has already been said, I was sure the MW-1 was a side ejector system, so finding out about the blanks was news to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Have you seen these; Julien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Juilen, Thanks for posting those. I've seen the 1st one before, but the other 2 are new to me. Don't think that anyonw has kitted the MW-1 in 1/48 ? Regards, Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) Juilen, Thanks for posting those. I've seen the 1st one before, but the other 2 are new to me. Don't think that anyonw has kitted the MW-1 in 1/48 ? Regards, Gerard Hobby Boss IDS kit. seen the pics before, but they are not clear enough. I am thinking of doing one in resin, along with Brimstone carriers (both in 1/32). Thats why I need clear pics. Steve Edited April 18, 2011 by jacksdad64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Hobby Boss IDS kit.seen the pics before, but they are not clear enough. I am thinking of doing one in resin, along with Brimstone carriers (both in 1/32). Thats why I need clear pics. Steve Wasn't there a Mehrzweckwaffe-1 included in the old original Revell 1/32 GR.1 Tornado? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worm Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) Found this on a site. MW-1 submunition system Notes: This versatile weapon can be carried by the Tornado, F-104G Starfighter, and F-4 Phantom. It became operational in 1984. Currently only the Tornado uses it. It dispenses a variety of weapons: The 1lb KB44; a small weapon is designed to pierce the tops of tank turrets and destroy by sheer numbers. Each MW-1 can dispense 4,704. The 7.5lb MIFF anti-tank mine. Each MW-1 can dispense 872. The 9.25lb MUSA bomb; a simple small iron bomb. Each MW-1 can dispense 672. The 9.25lb MPSUA; similar to MUSA but with a time-delayed fuse. Each MW-1 can dispense 672. The 37.5lb STABO anti-runway bomblet. Each MW-1 can dispense 224. The 37.5 A-SW which has a small rocket booster and is designed to penetrate hardened aircraft shelters and bunkers. Each MW-1 can dispense 224. The payloads are explosively ejected and the entire MW-1 can be emptied in under a second. The USAF briefly evaluated the type on an A-10 attack jet, but nothing came of this. If you knew who built them you can always email them and see what you get back. Steve Edited April 18, 2011 by worm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) If you knew who built them you can always email them and see what you get back.Steve It was originally Raketen Technik GmbH, a subsidiary company of MBB, and Diehl (who make the IRIS-T for example). MBB was later bought over by DASA who are now part of EADS. HTH Andy Edited April 18, 2011 by andym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 It was originally Raketen Technik GmbH, a subsidiary company of MBB, and Diehl (who make the IRIS-T for example). MBB was later bought over by DASA who are now part of EADS.HTH Andy Thanks. I am not sure if it would be worth getting in touch with them. I think I have enough info for my needs. Although it would be nice to get a few more clear close-ups, I think I can manage. As a matter of interest, if I was to make them would anyone be interested? I am thinking of making the MW1 and the Brimstone carriers (two front and two rear, as they are slightly different) Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Steve, I'd think that the triple Brimstone launchers would be rather more popular. Regards, Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorgio N Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 As a matter of interest, if I was to make them would anyone be interested? I am thinking of making the MW1 and the Brimstone carriers (two front and two rear, as they are slightly different)Steve Steve, as the MW1 is not a typical RAF tornado load, I'd guess that this would be more interesting in Germany and Italy. I can help with getting in touch with some italian modellers if you want to enquire there. Can't help with german ones though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worm Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Found another photo whilst looking for some MRCA pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Lovely stuff. I have managed to pick up the old Revell GR.1 and ADV kits. I'll be using these for making the masters for the MW1 pod and possibly a F.2/3 conversion. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaguarfan Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Well if you produce a F2-F3 conversion kit in 1/32 count me in! cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Well if you produce a F2-F3 conversion kit in 1/32 count me in!cheers Bob Thanks Bob. I'll be posting the work on here so keep your eyes peeled. I'll be having a go at the MW1 first, as that seems the easiest. Then it will be the Brimstone containers and I am thinking of doing fod covered intakes and exhausts, but we'll see. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EV2UK Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Thats a pretty mean looking bit of kit.. I looked it up on Youtube and found this video clip... not sure if its any help but in one of the comments the size is mentioned.. HTH Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worm Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Found two more pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 Steve. They are really, really useful. Thanks very much. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now