Eduard 648073 Il-2 weapon set (FAB 50, RS 132) 1/48 (Tamiya) – Armament Set for Soviet Ground Attack Aircraft

The Eduard 648073 Il-2 weapon set (FAB 50, RS 132) 1/48 is a high-quality aftermarket modeling accessory, designed to enhance the realism of the 1:48 scale Ilyushin Il-2 plastic model by Tamiya. This set is dedicated to military aviation enthusiasts and modelers recreating aircraft from the World War II era.

Set contents:

• Two precisely cast FAB-50 bombs – weighing 50 kg, standard armament for Soviet bombers and ground attack aircraft.
• Two RS-132 unguided rockets – typical offensive weapons used by Soviet Air Force to attack ground and armored targets.
• Resin parts with detailed reproduction, including mounting racks and warheads.
• Photo-etched parts for full representation of fine details such as fins, safety pins, and attachment details.

Material: All components are made from high-quality resin and photo-etched brass, ensuring sharp edges and an unmatched level of detail compared to plastic parts from the base kit. No soldering is required – the parts are ready for assembly and mounting to the Tamiya Il-2 model.

Ilyushin Il-2 – historical background: The Ilyushin Il-2 ground attack aircraft was one of the most important combat planes used by the Soviet Union during World War II from 1941 to 1945. It was distinguished by its heavily armored construction and powerful armament, which included FAB-50 bombs and RS-132 rockets, used to great effect during the Battle of Kursk, Operation Bagration, and fighting on the Eastern Front against Wehrmacht armored formations. The combat effectiveness of the Il-2 was directly linked to the effectiveness and variety of its carried weapons, which you can now accurately depict on your model with the highest level of detail.

Category: Model accessories – resin/photo-etched set for plastic scale models (aftermarket).

Assembly difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers with basic experience working with resin and photo-etched parts.

Recommended: The Eduard 648073 set is ideal for dioramas and highly realistic historical models. It allows you to enrich your Il-2 model with armament details unique both historically and from a modeling perspective – dedicated to enthusiasts of accurate replicas and WWII aviation collectors.