Eduard Brassin 1:72 Mk.44 Torpedo

The Eduard Brassin 1:72 Mk.44 Torpedo is a highly detailed resin aftermarket ordnance set designed to represent the Mark 44 lightweight anti-submarine torpedo, widely used by NATO naval aviation during the Cold War era.

This item is part of the Brassin range and comes from the Legacy Collection in First Class condition.

About the Mk.44 Torpedo

The Mk.44 torpedo was a lightweight, air-dropped anti-submarine weapon used by Western naval forces from the 1950s onward. It was typically deployed from:

• maritime patrol aircraft

• anti-submarine helicopters

• carrier-based aircraft

It was designed to track and engage submerged submarines using acoustic homing systems.

Set features

✔ Highly detailed resin torpedo body
✔ Separate fine-scale tail and fin assembly
✔ Accurate surface panel and structural detailing
✔ Optional mounting or suspension components (depending on kit use)
✔ Designed for 1:72 scale naval aviation and helicopter armament loads
✔ Crisp Brassin-level resin casting quality

Purpose of the set

This Brassin upgrade is intended to:

• replace simplified kit torpedoes with high-fidelity resin detail

• improve realism of naval aviation weapon loads

• provide accurate representation of Cold War ASW equipment

• enhance display-quality aircraft or helicopter builds

It is especially effective for under-fuselage or underwing weapon loadouts.

Skill level

Intermediate to Advanced

Best suited for modellers experienced with:

• resin part cleanup and preparation

• cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesives

• small-scale ordnance detailing

• precise alignment of fine components

The parts are delicate and require careful handling.

Recommended use

✔ Cold War naval aviation builds
✔ Maritime patrol aircraft models
✔ ASW helicopter loadouts
✔ 1:72 scale modern weapon configurations
✔ Dioramas featuring naval operations

Application tips

• Carefully remove resin casting blocks before assembly

• Use minimal CA glue for attachment

• Handle tail fins with tweezers due to fragility

• Paint in appropriate US/NATO torpedo finish schemes

• Add subtle weathering for operational realism

Ideal for

• Cold War aviation modellers

• naval aircraft enthusiasts

• helicopter ordnance specialists

• 1:72 scale detail-focused builders

• maritime diorama creators

Summary

The Eduard Brassin 1:72 Mk.44 Torpedo is a high-detail resin ordnance set designed for naval aviation models, offering a far more accurate and refined representation of this Cold War anti-submarine weapon for 1:72 scale aircraft and helicopter builds.