1:32 UNGUIDED MISSILE S-24

S-24 unguided rocket 1:32 from Temp Models

The set contains a 3D printed resin replica of the Soviet S-24 unguided aircraft rocket in 1:32 scale. This is an accessory for the underwing armament, not a model of an aircraft. The thin stabilizers and the definition of the nozzle come crisply out of the print, so the rocket on the pylon looks more convincing than a part from an injection mold.

The real subject

The S-24 is a heavy unguided aircraft rocket of 240 mm caliber, which the Soviet Air Force brought into service for attacks on ground targets. It was fired singly from a pylon under the wing, not from a pod, because its weight and caliber did not allow that. It was carried by ground-attack and fighter-bomber aircraft as well as by attack helicopters. Against fortified targets it was among the most effective unguided weapons of its day.

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 S-24 unguided rocket of 240 mm caliber in 1:32 scale
• A resin 3D print with fine resolution
• An accessory set, not a model of an aircraft
• It was fired singly from a pylon, not from a pod
• 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.