Eduard 648378 FAB 500 Soviet WWII bombs 1/48 – Set of Soviet WWII FAB-500 Bombs in 1:48 Scale

Eduard 648378 FAB 500 Soviet WWII bombs 1/48 is a high-quality resin accessory set designed especially for modelers building Soviet aircraft from the World War II era in 1:48 scale. The set includes two accurately reproduced FAB-500 aerial bombs, which were part of the armament of the Soviet Air Force during one of the most significant periods of the 20th century conflict.

• Scale: 1:48
• Category: resin model with extras (modeling accessories)
• User country: Soviet Union (USSR)
• Historical period: World War II (1939-1945)
• Material: high-quality resin, photo-etched parts, and decals
• Set contents: 2 FAB-500 bombs consisting of 4 resin parts each, photo-etched elements, decals, no painting masks included

The FAB-500 bombs (ФАБ-500) were among the heaviest high-explosive bombs used by Soviet aviation during World War II. They had a combat weight of 500 kg and were widely deployed by strategic bombers and fighter-bombers of the Red Army, such as the Pe-2, Il-4, or Tu-2, including during the sieges of large cities — for example, the Battle of Stalingrad or the fighting for Berlin. The FAB-500 was capable of inflicting severe damage to infrastructure and enemy forces.

Eduard's Brassin series product stands out for its exceptional level of detail — the surfaces of the bombs are reproduced with great precision, featuring all the mounts and details typical for this type of ordnance. The use of resin guarantees sharp details difficult to achieve in plastic models, while the photo-etched elements allow for accurate replication of even the finest details, such as stabilizers or safety rings. The included decals enable authentic historical markings for the bombs.

The set is dedicated to experienced and intermediate modelers who wish to enhance the realism of their WWII Soviet aircraft models. The assembly difficulty is rated at 3/5 — assembly and painting require precision and basic familiarity with resin and photo-etched parts. This product is especially recommended for those striving for the most realistic effect in their dioramas or models.

Eduard 648378 FAB 500 Soviet WWII bombs 1/48 is an essential accessory for any historical modeling enthusiast wishing to faithfully replicate the armament of Soviet aviation from 1939-1945.