Eduard SIN64880 OV-10A Air to Ground ICM 1/48 – OV-10A 1/48 Scale Air-to-Ground Armament Set

The Eduard SIN64880 OV-10A Air to Ground ICM 1/48 set is a professional accessory kit designed to upgrade the OV-10A Bronco attack aircraft scale model in 1/48, especially recommended for use with the ICM kit. The product has been created for modelers who want to portray realistic armament configurations used during a wide variety of air-to-ground missions.

Historical Information and Usage:

The OV-10A Bronco is an American observation and close air support attack aircraft, introduced to the US military in the late 1960s. It was mainly operated during the Vietnam War (late 1960s/early 1970s), as well as in numerous conflicts up to modern times. The aircraft served with the US Air Force, US Marine Corps, and US Navy, as well as, for example, the air forces of the Philippines and Colombia. The OV-10A was primarily used for observation missions, artillery spotting, and direct support of ground forces, in which the use of diverse air-to-ground weapons was crucial.

Set Contents:

• LAU-10/A ZUNI – four-tube ZUNI 127 mm rocket launchers widely used against ground targets and fortified enemy positions.
• MK.77 Bomb – incendiary "napalm" tank, used in Vietnamese operations against field targets and enemy bunkers.
• MK.81 Bomb – 113 kg (250 lb) general-purpose bomb, used for precision strikes.
• MK.82 Bomb – 227 kg (500 lb) general-purpose bomb, commonly used to destroy strategic targets.

Material and Craftsmanship:

The set includes parts made of high-quality resin, with optional photo-etched components for maximum historical accuracy and fine detail. The parts offer superb detail sharpness and are easy to work with – each bomb and launcher requires painting and installation on the relevant pylons of the model.

Product Category:

This is a aftermarket resin armament set for 1/48 scale plastic models, intended for self-assembly and painting.

Recommendations and Difficulty Level:

We recommend this product to all aviation modeling enthusiasts wishing to equip their OV-10A kit with realistic, top-quality armament details. It is an ideal choice for intermediate and advanced modelers who value historical accuracy and detailed replication. Assembly difficulty level: 3/5.