Eduard Model Accessories

1/72 Storm Shadow Missiles

Product # 672071 

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Feb 8 2016

 

      

This resin and photo etch set from Eduard is part of the Brassin series and is available directly from Eduard Model AccessoriesThis set includes two Storm Shadow Missiles in 1/72 scale.

The Storm Shadow / SCALP is a long-range, air-launched, stand-off attack missile designed and developed by France-based MBDA Systems. The missile was developed primarily for the UK and French armed forces. It is derived from the MBDA Systems' Apache anti-runway missile.  The missile is intended to strike high-valued stationary assets such as airbases, radar installations, communications hubs and port facilities. The Storm Shadow is capable of engaging the targets precisely in any weather conditions during day and night. The long range and low attitude combined with subsonic speed make the Storm Shadow a stealthy missile.

The Storm Shadow is also in service with the air forces of Italy, Greece, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is referred to as Black Shaheen in the UAE Air Force service.

The Storm Shadow can be integrated into Tornado GR4, Tornado IDS, Saab Gripen, Mirage 2000, Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.

 

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This resin set includes:

  • 2 complete Storm Shadow Missiles

  • resin parts for added detail for wings and fins

  • photo etch parts for added detail

  • decal sheet for stencil markings

These missiles can be displayed with the wings deployed or folded back.

There are 3 pages of instruction in the usual line drawing format that Eduard is famous for and which are so easy to follow.  Painting instructions are included.

You might be required to fold the photoetch in this set, but if you have one of the Hold & Fold photo etch benders from The Small Shop, then this will be an easy process.  They have a variety of benders for sharp corners as well as rounded corners and in many different sizes.

These missiles would be an excellent addition to your next RAF jet or other jets that carried the Storm Shadow missile.  It's good to see Eduard providing these various weapons to further enhance our models.

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

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford