Eduard Brassin 1:48 GBU-12 Missile

The Eduard Brassin 1:48 GBU-12 Missile is a highly detailed resin and photo-etched aftermarket ordnance set designed to represent the GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb, commonly carried by modern NATO and US aircraft.

This set is part of the Brassin range, Eduard’s high-detail resin line, and comes from the Legacy Collection in perfect condition.

About the GBU-12

The GBU-12 Paveway II is a 500 lb (Mk 82-based) laser-guided bomb used for precision strike missions. It is widely employed on modern combat aircraft for:

• ground target engagement

• precision bombing

• close air support missions

• tactical strike operations in urban or battlefield environments

It is one of the most commonly used guided munitions in modern air forces.

Set features

✔ Highly detailed resin bomb body
✔ Separate photo-etched fins for scale accuracy
✔ Fine moulded guidance section detail
✔ Accurate panel lines and surface definition
✔ Realistic mounting and tail assembly components
✔ Designed for 1:48 modern aircraft ordnance loads

Purpose of the set

This Brassin set is designed to:

• replace simplified kit ordnance with high-detail resin parts

• improve realism of weapon loadouts on modern jets

• provide accurate representation of laser-guided bomb features

• enhance display-quality aircraft builds

It is especially effective for open weapons bay or underwing payload displays.

Skill level

Intermediate to Advanced

Best suited for modellers experienced with:

• resin part preparation and cleanup

• photo-etched assembly

• cyanoacrylate adhesive use

• small-scale ordnance detailing

Some parts are very delicate and require careful handling.

Recommended use

✔ Modern jet aircraft loadouts
✔ US Air Force / NATO aircraft builds
✔ Precision strike dioramas
✔ 1:48 scale aircraft detailing upgrades
✔ Competition or display-level modelling

Application tips

• Carefully remove resin casting blocks before assembly

• Use CA glue for resin and photo-etched parts

• Handle fins with tweezers due to fragility

• Paint using appropriate modern ordnance schemes

• Add light weathering for operational realism

Ideal for

• modern aviation modellers

• 1:48 jet aircraft builders

• weapons loadout specialists

• NATO/USAF aircraft enthusiasts

• detail-focused display modellers

Summary

The Eduard Brassin 1:48 GBU-12 Missile is a high-detail resin ordnance upgrade set, designed to replace kit bombs with a far more accurate and realistic representation of this widely used laser-guided weapon for modern aircraft modelling.