7.56 €

1:72 Mk-XVII Depth bombs (350 lb) (4 pcs)

Reskit 1:72 Mk-XVII Depth Bombs (350 lb) (4 pcs) is a resin, 3D-printed set of underwing ordnance — four American anti-submarine depth bombs. This is not an aircraft model, but a weapons accessory for experienced modelers.

Scale1:72
Manufacturer Reskit
Product EAN8591111266512

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7.56 €
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Reskit 1:72 Mk-XVII Depth Bombs (350 lb) (4 pcs)

The set from manufacturer Reskit includes four aerial depth bombs Mk-XVII of 350-pound weight, made by 3D-printing in resin. This is not an aircraft kit, but an underwing ordnance accessory in 1:72 scale for models of Allied naval aircraft. The parts are unpainted and supplied on print supports.

The Real Subject

A depth bomb is a specialized anti-submarine weapon: it is dropped from a low altitude, sinks after hitting the water, and explodes at a set depth, where the shock wave damages the submarine's hull. The Mk-XVII type belongs to the lighter 350 lb category, carried during the Second World War and the early Cold War years by American and Allied naval patrol and carrier-based aircraft — among others the four-engine PB4Y, the flying boat PBY Catalina, the torpedo aircraft TBF/TBM Avenger, and the patrol aircraft PV-1 Ventura. Their main task was precisely the fight against submarines in the Atlantic and Pacific.

How to work with the resin parts

  • First wash the parts with lukewarm water and dish soap — this removes release agent and residual resin.
  • Cut off the print supports with a scalpel or fine saw, never snap them off.
  • Sand the surfaces left by the supports finely with respiratory protection, ideally wet — resin dust must not be inhaled.
  • Glue with cyanoacrylate (super glue); plastic cement does not hold on resin.
  • Apply a primer before painting, then the color, and bring out the shapes with a light wash.

Who the Set Is For

For advanced modelers building American and Allied naval patrol and carrier-based aircraft in 1:72 scale who want authentic anti-submarine ordnance — whether hung under the wing or in an open bomb bay. It also works well in a diorama with ground crew.

The set is supplied as a resin accessory — unpainted, without paints or glue. It is not a standalone aircraft model. Ventilate and wear respiratory protection and protect your eyes when cutting and sanding resin. Small parts do not belong in the hands of young children.

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FAQ

It is an anti-submarine weapon dropped from an aircraft that explodes at a set depth below the surface. On a model, it hangs under the wing or in the bomb bay of a naval patrol or carrier-based aircraft, giving it an authentically armed look in an anti-submarine role.

The package contains four Mk-XVII bombs, the lighter 350-pound category, in 1:72 scale. The heavier variant for the same purpose is the 650-pound Mk-38 bomb, which Reskit offers separately.

Not really. The resin 3D-printed parts require cutting off the print supports, sanding with respiratory protection, and gluing with cyanoacrylate. A more experienced modeler will manage without trouble, but a beginner should expect more demanding part preparation.
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