This new resin item from Shawn
Hull is a pair of CBU-103/104/105 WCMD (Wind Corrected Munitions Dispenser).
These weapons are basically upgraded cluster bombs such as the CBU-87, that have
been retrofitted with a new tail kit to turn them into preceision guided
weapons. These weapons are currently used by B-52s and Block 50 F-16s, and
will eventually be carried on the B-1, F-15E, and F-117. I have also asked
around to see if these weapons will eventually be used on the A-10 after it goes
through the A-10C upgrade program, but this is not clear as of yet.
WHAT YOU GET:
Four resin parts that will allow you to complete two WCMD bombs. As with
all of Shawn's resin accessories, the parts are cast in a sturdy white resin,
and are well detailed. My set was in perfect order, and all parts were
well-formed, with no bubbles or voids. In addition to the resin itself, a
small instruction sheet is provided. The sheet gives you a slice of
history about the weapon, as well as assembly and painting guides. In
addition, Shawn provides valuable information as to how the WCMD is deployed on
the F-16 (parent mounted only), as it can currently only carry two of these
weapons. Shawn even goes so far as to recommend decals for F-16s that use
WCMD.
Another fine product from
Shawn
Hull (shull24.com), and I would like to thank Shawn for
providing me with this review sample.
Steve
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