Best place (or kit) to obtain RAF 540lb bombs in 1/72nd scale

chrisonord · October 14, 2019, 03:13:43 PM

I am going to need a few of these as I want to arm several aircraft with these, and my RAF bombs are a bit thin on the ground. My aircraft will be from the 50's through to the late 70's, and from what I can find on line they were all quite similar around that time frame. What kits in 72nd has plenty of these and also is there any aftermarket companies that make them. I have plenty of U.S stuff, but this stuff I still need to find.
Cheers
Chris

chrisonord · October 26, 2019, 05:28:50 PM

Well, looking like I have hit a dead end with this one. Matra pods although available are silly money just for a pair of the things. Starting to think I should have stuck with my old build theme now.
Chris

kerick · October 26, 2019, 05:52:08 PM

Wish I could help you with this one.

PR19_Kit · October 26, 2019, 07:20:06 PM

Are you sure they're 540 lbs Chris? I thought the RAF stuck with amounts like 250, 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 lbs for their bombs.

chrisonord · October 27, 2019, 05:22:28 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 26, 2019, 07:20:06 PM
Are you sure they're 540 lbs Chris? I thought the RAF stuck with amounts like 250, 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 lbs for their bombs.

Yes Kit, I have looked them up and for some reason the bombs of the time frame are 540 lb.

NARSES2 · October 27, 2019, 07:07:09 AM

Quote from: chrisonord on October 27, 2019, 05:22:28 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 26, 2019, 07:20:06 PM
Are you sure they're 540 lbs Chris? I thought the RAF stuck with amounts like 250, 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 lbs for their bombs.
Yes Kit, I have looked them up and for some reason the bombs of the time frame are 540 lb.

What they weighed and what they were called was not always the same Chris. They are not metric equivalents are they ? I've just checked and they are 540lbs (245kg) for some reason. Their big brother was still 1,000lbs. They are more streamlined then WWII era bombs so I'm afraid I can't help that much. I've got a few US style bombs on multiple ejector racks that you are wellcome to.

I thought I had some Matra pods but I haven't even got them I'm afraid.

63cpe · October 27, 2019, 07:32:59 AM

Could you post a picture of the type you're looking for?

I'm willing to help but no clear picture what your looking for?

David aka 63cpe

chrisonord · October 27, 2019, 07:49:44 AM

Thankyou everyone I will find some pictures of the 540lb bombs for you David. Chris, I have lots and lots of the U.S type bombs, but thankyou very much for the offer.
Cheers,
Chris

chrisonord · October 27, 2019, 08:05:03 AM

Here's some pictures of the 540lb bombs for you David
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Di2W8qv1iBVDo4HA8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ShHuAZ4odVd2KiPw7
Chris

63cpe · October 27, 2019, 10:32:23 AM

Yeah, Saw thise when i checked the type in Google, but wasn't sure you wanted that type. But anyway off to the bomb parts bin!

David aka 63cpe

chrisonord · October 27, 2019, 11:43:38 AM

Quote from: 63cpe on October 27, 2019, 10:32:23 AM
Yeah, Saw thise when i checked the type in Google, but wasn't sure you wanted that type. But anyway off to the bomb parts bin!

David aka 63cpe

Cheers David, id you have any to spare, is rhere anything that you are looking for?
Chris.

63cpe · October 27, 2019, 01:04:04 PM

Dunno if correct...they look a little fat to me.

IMG_20191027_202228917 by Buddy Holly, on Flickr

What do you reckon?

David aka 63cpe

chrisonord · October 27, 2019, 01:22:29 PM

They look right to me David, any ideas what kit they came from also.
Cheers,
Chris

63cpe · October 27, 2019, 01:45:53 PM

Owkay, Don't you think they're to long and to fat? Have no clue where they came from.

How many do you need?

David aka 63cpe

PR19_Kit · October 27, 2019, 02:00:15 PM

I had a look through my Harrier and Jaguar kits to see if I had any like that, but the Jag came with Martels and the Harrier kits all seem to have WWII style, short, fat bombs.