1:32 GUIDED MISSILE X-38

Kh-38 guided missile 1:32 from Temp Models

The set contains a 3D printed resin replica of the Russian Kh-38 air-to-ground guided missile, written X-38 in the supplier's name, in 1:32 scale. It is an accessory for the underwing armament, not a model of an aircraft. The print holds the angular surfaces and the sharp transitions that give a modern missile its characteristic look.

The real subject

The Kh-38 is a modern Russian air-to-ground guided missile of short to medium range, built as a modular family. The basic airframe stays the same and the warhead and the method of guidance change, from laser and satellite to active radar. The missile is carried by modern Russian tactical aircraft including the machines of the Su-30, Su-34 and Su-35 families. The modular solution was to replace several older types with a single weapon.

Building and painting tips

First wash the 3D printed parts in warm water with a little dish soap, so that they are rid of the residue of printing resin. Cut the supports off with a sharp blade or a fine saw as close to the part as possible and sand the marks down with your airways protected. Resin does not bond with cement for polystyrene, so use cyanoacrylate glue. Lay a thin coat of primer on before painting, otherwise the paint holds poorly on a smooth print. Assemble and paint the weapons separately and glue them onto the pylon only once the varnish has dried, so that the fine surfaces are not rubbed.

Who the set is for

• A replica of the modern Kh-38 air-to-ground guided missile in 1:32 scale
• A resin 3D print with fine resolution
• An accessory set, not a model of an aircraft
• A modular family with various warheads and methods of guidance
• Calls for cyanoacrylate glue and a primer under the paint

The set is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.