1:72 British G.P. 250lb. bomb Mk.IV (4 pcs)

The real subject

British general purpose bombs, listed in period documents under the abbreviation G.P., formed the basis of the load of British bomber and fighter aircraft in the Second World War. The 250 lb figure is the weight class of the bomb, not a caliber, and the Mk.IV designation distinguishes a version within the same class. A bomb of this class was among the smaller ones, but almost every machine could carry it and several were routinely hung at a time.

What the set contains

Four bombs in 1:72 scale. They add to the load of a model where the kit has no bombs at all, or where you want to arm the machine with a different make-up than the instructions offer. Before gluing, compare the diameter and the length of the parts with the racks and the bomb bay of the model you are building.

Building and painting tips

First wash the parts in lukewarm soapy water and let them dry; on a degreased surface both paint and glue hold far better. Cut the excess material and production marks off with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the rest down carefully, so that the body of the bomb stays smooth. Choose the glue according to the material of the parts; with add-on sets cyanoacrylate has proved itself. Hang the bombs parallel with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft and at the same height, otherwise it catches the eye at once on a finished model. The shades and the markings differed with the period and the filling, so go by reference for the machine you are building.

• 1:72 scale
• British general purpose G.P. bomb, 250 lb weight class, Mk.IV version
• 4 pieces in the package
• 250 lb is the weight class, not a caliber

Terms of supply

The aircraft kit, paints and glue are not included in the delivery, unless stated otherwise.