1:72 RS-2U/US (4pcs)

The real subject

The RS-2U and RS-2US are Soviet short-range air-to-air guided missiles of the 1950s. They were carried by radar-equipped interceptors, on which they replaced or supplemented the gun armament. The missile has a slender body and cruciform lifting surfaces, and in 1:72 scale it is a small but conspicuous element of the stores, because it is usually carried in several examples at once.

What the set contains

Four RS-2U/US missiles in 1:72 scale. The number corresponds to the typical armament of one aircraft, so the set is enough for a complete load without having to buy a second package. The parts have sharper leading edges and finer detail at the ends than the moldings that usually come with plastic kits.

Building and painting tips

The parts are not polystyrene, so the joint is held by super glue or two-component epoxy resin. Cut the excess material off with a sharp blade a little away from the part and sand the remainder, so that the circular cross-section of the missile body is preserved. Wash and degrease before painting. Spray and finish the missiles off the model and attach them to the pylons only once the paint has dried, otherwise the fine edges are easily damaged.

Who it is for

For the modeler who is building a Soviet interceptor in 1:72 scale and wants the carried armament in better quality than the kit offers. Try the fit dry before gluing; the shape and spacing of the pylons differ between kits. The package contains the missiles only; the kit, pylons beyond the parts supplied, the paints and the glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.