UNGUIDED ROCKET S-25OF 1/48

S-25-OF unguided rocket, 1:48, from Temp Models

The set holds a 3D-printed resin replica of the Soviet 240 mm unguided aircraft rocket in the version with a high-explosive fragmentation warhead, in 1:48 scale. It is not an aircraft model but an accessory for the external stores. The print holds the thin fins and the detail of the warhead and the nozzle.

The real subject

The S-25 family is the heaviest Soviet unguided aircraft rocket and, because of its 240 mm caliber, it is hung singly on a pylon. The version marked with the letters OF carries a high-explosive fragmentation warhead, which acts both by blast and by fragments, so it reaches a wider range of targets than the purely fragmentation version. The rockets were carried by attack and fighter-bomber aircraft and by attack helicopters. It was one of the most effective unguided weapons of its day.

Building and painting tips

Wash the 3D-printed parts in warm soapy water first, to get rid of any print resin residue. Cut the print supports off with a sharp blade or a fine saw as close to the part as you can and sand the marks away with respiratory protection. Resin does not bond with polystyrene cement, so use cyanoacrylate glue. Apply a thin coat of primer before painting, otherwise the paint will not hold well on the smooth print. Assemble and paint the armament separately and glue it to the pylon only once the varnish has dried, so that the fine surfaces do not get rubbed.

Who the set is for

• A replica of the 240 mm unguided rocket with a high-explosive fragmentation warhead
• Resin 3D print with fine resolution
• An accessory set, not an aircraft model
• Effect by blast and by fragments
• Needs 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.