1:72 ODAB-500OF Air-Fuel Explosive Bomb (2 pcs.)

ODAB-500 — a pair of resin aircraft bombs 1:72 (Advanced Modeling)

The set holds two resin castings of the ODAB-500 series aircraft bomb in 1:72 scale. It is not an aircraft kit but an armament accessory, a pair of stores with which you add to the armament of your model or bring an airfield diorama to life with munitions ready to be loaded.

The real subject

The ODAB-500 is a family of Soviet and later Russian aircraft bombs in the 500 kg weight class working on the air-fuel explosive principle. After release the bomb disperses a cloud of fuel aerosol, which is then initiated, and the blast wave acts over a large area. Munitions of this type appear on the stores stations of ground attack and bomber aircraft of eastern origin from the 1980s up to current conflicts. On a model it is a prominent and recognizable item of armament with a characteristic rounded body.

Tips for working with resin

Wash the castings in lukewarm soapy water first so that any mold release agent is removed and the paint holds well. Separate the casting blocks with a fine saw or a razor saw and sand the marks down; always protect your airways when sanding resin. Glue the parts with cyanoacrylate glue, as ordinary polystyrene cement will not bond resin. Before painting we recommend a base coat, then the overall shade according to period photographs and a fine wash into the joints of the fins.

Who the set is for

• Builders of modern Russian and Soviet aircraft in 1:72 scale
• Modelers who want to equip a model with credible underwing armament
• Makers of dioramas with airfield equipment and munitions
• More experienced modelers who have already worked with resin parts

An accessory set; the carrier aircraft, glue and paints are not included in the package. The resin parts are intended for more experienced modelers.