Eduard 648324 Matra R-530 1/48 – 1:48 Scale French Missile Resin Set

Eduard 648324 Matra R-530 1/48 is a high-quality model kit from the Brassin series, representing a detailed replica of the French Matra R-530 air-to-air missile in 1:48 scale. This precise set enhances any aircraft model collection representing French Air Force planes and those of other countries that used this equipment. The kit includes two missiles with adapters, ensuring authenticity even for the most demanding modelers.

History of the Matra R-530 Missile

The Matra R-530 was developed by the French company MATRA in the 1960s and entered service in the early 1970s. Its period of operational use mainly covers the Cold War. It was the standard armament of Dassault Mirage III, Mirage 5, and Mirage F1 fighters of the French Air Force (Armée de l’Air) and several other countries, including Israel and Libya. The R-530 missile was used to combat aerial targets at short and medium ranges, providing pilots with the ability to carry out effective interception missions during conflicts such as the Six-Day War and operations in North Africa.

Model Specifications

• Scale: 1/48
• Original operator countries: France, Israel, Libya, and others
• Period of use: Cold War (1970s and 1980s)
• Material: high-quality resin
• Set contents: 20 resin parts, two adapters, decals, photo-etched parts
• No painting mask included

Product Advantages

This cast resin model with photo-etched parts and decals allows for an extremely realistic final effect – surface details, control sections, and mounting elements are reproduced with exceptional attention to the original. The set is a perfect addition to model aircraft in NATO and Middle Eastern markings. The kit is recommended for experienced modelers who wish to enhance the realism of their dioramas or exhibition models.

Difficulty level: 3/5 – The set is intended for intermediate modelers due to its precise parts and delicate photo-etched elements that require careful handling and painting.