1:48 GBU-31 JDAM Bombs (2 pcs

The real subject

The GBU-31 is an American guided aircraft bomb of the JDAM family. JDAM is not a weapon in itself but a kit that is fitted to a conventional unguided bomb: it adds a tail section with fins and a guidance unit and strakes on the body. The bomb then does not fall freely but heads for the target using satellite and inertial navigation. The GBU-31 belongs to the two thousand pound weight class, so it is built on the largest bombs of this family and looks accordingly on a model: a long body, a prominent square tail section and a lug for the rack.

What the set contains

The set offers two bombs in 1:48 scale, that is, the typical armament for one pair of racks under the fuselage or under the wing. It suits models of combat aircraft that carry this bomb and will replace the weapons from a kit where they are poor in shape.

• two bombs in 1:48 scale
• the real subject is the guided bomb GBU-31 of the JDAM family
• the two thousand pound weight class
• an accessory to a model of an aircraft; the model is not included
• suitable for hanging on a pair of racks

Building tips

Try the parts dry first and check that the rack on the model will carry them in the right position and in line with the direction of flight. Before painting, wash them in lukewarm soapy water and degrease them. Choose the glue according to the material of the parts: cement for polystyrene holds only on polystyrene, and with other materials use super glue or an epoxy. Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little from the part and sand the remainder carefully. Hang both bombs at the same height and at the same angle, as asymmetry is more visible on a finished model than a small inaccuracy of shape.

Terms of supply

The parts of the bombs are supplied. The model of the aircraft, the racks, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.