1:48 Tempest Bomb Racks & 500 Lb Bombs

Tempest - bomb racks and 500 lb bombs in 1:48 scale

A detail set in cast resin from the Czech brand CMK. It holds underwing bomb racks and British 500 pound bombs for a Hawker Tempest kit in 1:48 scale. Let it be said at the outset: this is not a model of an aircraft but an accessory that is fitted to a plastic kit already built or under construction. Resin holds sharper edges and finer surface detail than injection-molded plastic, which is why it is widely used for small underwing stores.

The real subject

The Hawker Tempest was a British fighter of the end of the Second World War that grew out of the Typhoon but was given a new wing with a thinner section. The most widespread version, the Mk.V, used the Napier Sabre engine. Besides fighter tasks the Tempest mainly carried out attacks on ground targets, and bombs under the wings were normal armament on those sorties. The set captures exactly that armament configuration with the lighter bomb option.

Usage tips

First wash the resin parts in warm soapy water to remove traces of mold release agent; without that the paint will not hold. Cut the casting blocks off with a thin saw or a cutting disc rather than with nippers, which tend to snap the part. Always sand wet and with respiratory protection, as resin dust does not belong in the lungs. They are bonded with super glue; resin does not react to plastic cement. Before spraying the paint it is best to treat the surface with a primer and to check the position of the racks against the drawing of the kit used.

Who the set is for

• For modelers building the Hawker Tempest in 1:48 scale
• For anyone who wants to build the aircraft in a strike configuration with underwing stores
• For modelers who already have experience of working with resin
• As added detail where the parts from the base kit are not enough

This is an add-on resin set, not a model of an aircraft. The base kit, glue and paints are not included in the package. Before buying, check that the set fits your particular kit.