RESKIT RS48-0512 British 1000lb HE-Blast, GP, High Drag (Retarded) bombs (4 pcs) (3D printed) 1/48

The RESKIT RS48-0512 set is a high-end modeling accessory representing British general purpose bombs designed for arming RAF and NATO combat aircraft from the Cold War era through to modern operations such as Desert Storm and Allied Force. Produced in 1/48 scale, the set contains four bombs, each weighing 1000 lbs, equipped with the characteristic retarded (High Drag) tail, using a ballute or parachute-type retardation system. This allowed for safe low-level drops without the risk of the aircraft being damaged by its own bombs’ blast.

Technical and Historical Information

• Scale: 1/48 – compatible with a variety of British combat aircraft models
• User countries: United Kingdom, NATO countries
• Operational use: The bombs were widely used from the 1970s to the present day – spanning the Cold War era and conflicts in the Middle East and the Balkans
• Construction: Accessories are 3D printed from high-grade resin – provide highly detailed reproduction of the bomb body, with crisp surface texture and detailed tail and fuzes
• Compatible aircraft: Jaguar, Tornado GR.1/GR.4, Harrier GR.3/GR.7, Buccaneer, Phantom FGR.2, Typhoon, and other NATO aircraft from the late 20th and early 21st centuries
• Set contents: 4 precision bombs with mounting elements for suspension under wings or fuselage
• Use: Ideal for dioramas and enhancing the realism of models in dynamic modern combat operation scenes

Product Category

This is 3D printed model ordnance – top-quality resin accessories for advanced aircraft modelers.

Recommendation and Skill Level

We highly recommend this set for intermediate and advanced modelers seeking authentic looks for modern RAF and Allied aircraft models. Each bomb looks very realistic and perfectly complements 1/48 scale aircraft – especially in dynamic dioramas and models featuring combat loads.
Assembly difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for modelers experienced with small resin parts and accustomed to working with modern accessories.