1:72 AS.34 Kormoran missiles with adapters (2 pcs) (for F-104G, Tornado IDS)

AS.34 Kormoran with Adapters (2 pcs) 1:72 - Reskit

AS.34 Kormoran with adapters is a detailed add-on set in 1:72 scale from the Ukrainian maker Reskit, which specializes in resin and 3D-printed accessories for plastic models. The package contains a pair of AS.34 Kormoran anti-ship guided missiles and the adapters (racks) on which the missiles are carried under the aircraft. The set is intended for models of the F-104G Starfighter and the Tornado IDS in this scale. It is not an aircraft model - the base kit is not included in the package.

The real subject

The AS.34 Kormoran was a German anti-ship guided missile developed for naval aviation. Its main carriers were first F-104G Starfighter aircraft in the naval role and later Panavia Tornado IDS aircraft. The missile was intended to attack surface targets from low level - after launch it approached low over the water and homed onto the target in the final phase. It is exactly a pair of these missiles, together with the racks that allow them to be placed precisely under the wing or the fuselage, that this set offers.

Use

• Adding faithful anti-ship armament to an F-104G or Tornado IDS model in 1:72 scale.
• First wash the parts in lukewarm water with detergent and let them dry - that removes the production residue that would keep paint from holding.
• Cut the parts from their supports with a sharp saw or a cutter and sand the cut surface with fine sandpaper.
• Bond with super glue (cyanoacrylate) - ordinary cement for plastic does not work on resin.
• Apply a primer before painting, then paint with an airbrush.

Who It Is For

The set will be appreciated by modelers who build Cold War aircraft in 1:72 scale and want to give their Starfighter or Tornado armament matching their naval strike role. Working with small resin parts calls for care and at least basic experience with accessories - for a complete beginner it is not the ideal first step.

It is not a model. It is an add-on set: the base kit, glue and paints are not included in the package. When sanding resin, work in a ventilated space and protect your airways.