1:48 US NAVY multiple ejector rack MER-7 (A/A37B-6)

MER-7 multiple ejector rack 1:48 (Aerobonus)

Resin external stores equipment, not an airplane model. The set reproduces the American MER-7 multiple ejector rack (type designation A/A37B-6) used by naval aviation. It is a carrier unit that clamps onto an aircraft pylon and allows several bombs to be carried on a single station. In 1:48 scale it serves as an accessory for models of combat aircraft; on its own it is not an aircraft kit.

The real subject

The MER (Multiple Ejector Rack) is a multiple ejector rack that can take up to six bombs. It increases the number of weapons carried without calling for further pylons and was standard equipment on a whole range of American combat aircraft. A faithful rack gives the external stores of a model a realistic look and makes it possible to build up a rich load configuration.

Usage and painting tips

• Wash the parts to remove mold release residue, cut off the casting blocks and clean them up with respiratory protection
• Bond with super glue and seat the rack precisely on the pylon of the model
• Paint the rack and the bombs separately before the final assembly
• Apply primer, an airbrush coat and the technical stenciling; a wash will bring out the structural detail

Who the accessory is for

• For builders of American combat aircraft in 1:48 scale
• For modelers who want a faithful stores configuration
• For creators of airfield and combat scenes
• For lovers of detail and of 1:48 scale

This is a resin accessory, not a model. The base kit, the bombs, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.