RESKIT RS48-0188 1000 lb Retarded Bomb Checks (117 Tail-951 Tail Fuze) 1/48

RESKIT RS48-0188 is a high-quality detail set representing an American 1000 lb retarded aerial bomb, equipped with characteristic 117 and 951 tail fuzes. The 1/48 scale product has been crafted with exceptional attention to detail using top-quality resin, ensuring outstanding realism and durability of the finished parts. This set is an ideal addition to renowned model kits from companies such as Airfix, Kinetic, Monogram, Tamiya, Hasegawa, Revell, or Academy, perfectly complementing a wide range of jet and strike aircraft models from the Cold War and modern eras.

Bombs of this type were primarily used by the United States Air Force from the 1950s up to modern times. Their distinctive design allows for low-altitude releases without endangering the aircraft, thanks to a specially engineered tail that slows the descent of the payload. Such solutions were widely employed in conflicts such as the Vietnam War, the Dominican Republic intervention, and later operations involving US air forces in numerous missions where crew safety and precision were paramount.

The RESKIT RS48-0188 set consists of high-quality parts made from detailed resin, with precise 3D printing used in production to guarantee perfect reproduction of even the smallest details, such as arming rings, tail mechanisms, or the effect of surface textures. Altogether, it greatly enhances realism in finished models and allows for unique presentations in aviation dioramas.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use: United States
• Historical period: Cold War, modern era
• Material: high-quality resin, components produced by 3D printing
• Category: resin detailing set for aircraft models
• Set recommended for Airfix, Kinetic, Monogram, Tamiya, Hasegawa, Revell, Academy models
• Does not include metal or photo-etched accessories – all parts are resin

The product is especially recommended for experienced and intermediate modelers (difficulty level 3/5) who expect the highest level of detail and authenticity in replicating the ordnance configuration used by the US Air Force. It is perfectly suited for classic fighter and bomber models, as well as dioramas showcasing contemporary or historical aviation scenes. If you value uniqueness and wish to emphasize the realism of your model – the RESKIT RS48-0188 set is a highly recommended choice!