1:48 Kh-25MP(AS-10 Karen) missile with APU-68 (4 pcs)

The real subject

The Kh-25 is a family of light air-to-surface guided missiles of Soviet design, out of which several versions arose differing in the method of guidance. The version designated MP homes in on radiating radars, so it belongs to machines meant for the suppression of air defenses. The missile is not hung directly on the wing: between the pylon and the missile there is an APU-68 launcher, a slender beam with guide rails down which the missile runs as it launches. On a model this is clearly visible, because it is precisely the beam that holds the missile away from the surface of the wing.

What the set contains

According to the name, four Kh-25MP missiles and APU-68 launchers to go with them, all in 1:48 scale. Lay the stores on dry before gluing and check their position against the documentation for the model you are building.

Building and painting tips

The parts are not of polystyrene; they are glued with superglue. Cut the excess material and the traces of manufacture away with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the remainder; on the slender body of a missile it pays to sand along the axis, so that no flat spot appears. Wash and degrease before painting. Glue the fins and the stabilizers on only after the body has been sprayed, otherwise you cannot reach the transitions with a brush. On real machines the stores are painted differently from the airframe, so spray them separately and seat them on the model right at the very end, after the decals.

Terms of supply

A set of external stores is supplied. The kit of the aircraft, paints, glue and decals are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.