Eduard Model Accessories

1/32 CBU-87 Cluster Bomb Units 

Product # 632093

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Feb 16 2018

 

      

This resin set from Eduard is part of the Brassin series and is available directly from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis set includes six CBU-87 Cluster Bombs in 1/32 scale.

These CBU-87 (Cluster Bomb Unit) were introduced in 1986 to replace the earlier Cluster Bombs used in the Vietnam War.  Contained in each CBU-87 are 202 submunitions with 12 time delay options.  During Operation Desert Storm 10,035 CBU-87's were used and a further 1,000 CBU-87's were used during Operation Allied Force (NATO bombing of Yugoslavia). 

 

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This resin set includes:

  • 6 cluster bomb bodies

  • 6 tail pieces

  • decals for stencils and stripes

There are 2 pages of instruction in the usual line drawing format that Eduard is famous for and which are so easy to follow.  The instructions also include painting instructions.

These resin CBU-87's are highly detailed and the addition of the decals and painting guide will give you very accurate Cluster Bombs to display on your modern US jet or in a diorama setting.  Follow the instructions carefully for the correct positioning of the tail unit relative to the main body.

You can buy this detail set and thousands of other items directly from Eduard Model Accessories.

Images in this article are by Eduard Model Accessories.

Steve Bamford

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