RESKIT RS48-0140 RBK-500 ShOAB-0.5 Cluster bomb (2 pcs) 1/48 – Resin Upgrade Set

We present a high-quality scale modeling product – RESKIT RS48-0140 RBK-500 ShOAB-0.5 Cluster bomb (2 pcs) 1/48, a resin set of precisely replicated Soviet RBK-500 cluster bombs with ShOAB-0.5 submunitions. Intended for modelers seeking maximum realism for their aircraft models in 1/48 scale. This upgrade set works excellently as an addition to aircraft models from brands such as Trumpeter, KP, Kitty Hawk, and Hobby Boss.

RBK-500 ShOAB-0.5 Bombs – Historical Background

The RBK-500 ShOAB-0.5 is a Soviet cluster bomb introduced into service during the Cold War. It was used by the USSR military aviation and Warsaw Pact countries, and also exported and used by numerous Soviet ally nations. The RBK-500 was designed to combat light armored targets, vehicles, and enemy personnel using ShOAB-0.5 fragmentation submunitions.

This type of weapon was frequently used in armed conflicts, for example during the war in Afghanistan (1979–1989), where Soviet Su-25, Su-17, and MiG-21 aircraft regularly carried the RBK-500. The presence of such weapons on Cold War era aircraft makes this set an essential accessory for modelers building replicas of Soviet or Russian combat machines.

Product Technical Data

• Scale: 1/48
• Category: resin model – upgrade accessory
• Contents: 2 RBK-500 units with ShOAB-0.5 submunitions
• Material: high-quality cast resin
• Compatibility: Trumpeter, KP, Kitty Hawk, Hobby Boss and other 1/48 scale models
• Era: Cold War, modern times
• Origin of original design: USSR/Russia

Advantages of the RESKIT RS48-0140 Set

• Very high level of detail, greatly surpassing plastic equivalents.
• Accurate reproduction of weaponry specific to Soviet and Russian aviation.
• Ideal for upgrading fighter and bomber models in 1/48 scale.
• Minimal assembly requirements – suitable for both intermediate and advanced modelers.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

RESKIT RS48-0140 is a product that will satisfy demanding modelers and fans of Soviet aviation and the Cold War period. The accuracy of the casting and the sharpness of the details make it an ideal choice for those wishing to give their models exceptional realism. Assembly difficulty level: 2/5 – the product is not difficult but requires the care and precision typical of resin upgrade sets.