1:144 GBU 49 from Rise144models is a resin set of GBU-49 bombs with both laser and satellite guidance in 1:144 scale. It is an armament accessory for models of combat aircraft, not a kit of an aircraft.
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The set contains GBU-49 bombs in 1:144 scale as a standalone accessory of underwing armament. It is not a model of an aircraft but parts meant for fitting the racks of an already built model. Scaled down to 1:144 a bomb is only a few millimeters long, so even so the difference between a resin casting with sharp edges and a simplified plastic part is clearly visible.
The GBU-49 belongs to the Enhanced Paveway II family and is built on a bomb of the 500-pound class. The key feature is its two routes to the target: besides a seeker for the reflected laser beam it also has satellite guidance onto given coordinates. If the target cannot be illuminated by laser, because of weather, smoke or dust, the bomb completes its flight on coordinates. That is exactly why these bombs have become standard equipment on European and American combat aircraft in recent years and appear in photographs of machines from most contemporary deployments.
The castings are very small. Work over a bounded surface, use tweezers with a gentle grip and separate the parts from the casting block with a sharp knife or a fine saw. Sanding only the mating surface is enough; the fine edges of the fins and of the guidance head are worn away at once. Wash the castings in lukewarm soapy water, let them dry and spray them with a thin primer. They are bonded with super glue applied with the tip of a toothpick directly to the point of contact. The painting is best managed while they are still on the casting block, as the part is easy to hold and on the finished model it only has to be fitted.
The set is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and the base kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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