The Eduard BRASSIN 1:48 SUU-23 GUN POD is a high-quality set of two precisely crafted resin gun pods, dedicated to advanced aircraft modelers. The 1/48 scale ensures a perfect fit for military aircraft models that historically used this armament. This product, bearing the Eduard BRASSIN brand, is designed to elevate the level of detail and realism in your models.
Main Application
SUU-23 gun pods are popular external armament, housing the 20mm M61 Vulcan cannon. The Eduard BRASSIN 1:48 SUU-23 GUN POD allows for precise reproduction of this armament component on aircraft models that were equipped with it. This is an ideal solution for enhancing the realism of aircraft such as the F-4 Phantom II, A-7 Corsair II, F-105 Thunderchief, or F-111 Aardvark in 1/48 scale. This set allows you to upgrade standard model parts by replacing them with components of significantly higher quality and detail, or to add armament to models that do not include it in their basic kit.
Key Product Features
1/48 Scale: Precisely manufactured in a popular modeling scale, ensuring compatibility with most aircraft kits.
Material: Castings made from high-quality polyurethane resin, characterized by excellent detail reproduction, sharp edges, and ease of working.
Photo-etched Parts: The set includes a sheet of photo-etched (PE) parts, which precisely replicate fine details such as securing straps, ventilation grilles, or clasps, impossible to achieve with resin technology.
Precise Replication: Each SUU-23 pod is a faithful replica of the original, taking into account surface texture, panels, rivets, and details of the M61 Vulcan cannon barrel.
Set of 2 Pieces: The package contains two pods, allowing you to arm one model with a pair of external gondolas or use them in two separate projects.
Eduard Manufacturer: A guarantee of the highest quality craftsmanship and attention to historical accuracy, characteristic of this brand's products.
Compatibility
Eduard BRASSIN 1:48 SUU-23 pods are compatible with a wide range of military aircraft models in 1/48 scale. They can be used with kits from manufacturers such as Hasegawa, Tamiya, Revell, Academy, ICM, or Zvezda, depicting aircraft from the Cold War period and later that utilized this type of external armament. Prior to assembly, it is recommended to check the modeling or historical documentation for the specific aircraft.
Assembly and Painting
Assembly of resin and photo-etched parts requires precision and the use of appropriate modeling tools and adhesives (cyanoacrylate glues for resin and PE). A detailed graphic instruction manual is included with the set, facilitating correct assembly and placement of details.
Suggested Paint Colors
To achieve an authentic appearance for the SUU-23 pods, the following colors are recommended:
Main Body: Dark Gray (e.g., FS36270 Medium Grey, FS36320 Dark Ghost Grey, NATO Black, Rubber Black). The choice of specific shade depends on the camouflage of the aircraft to which the pods will be attached and the operational period.
Barrel and Metallic Details: Gun Metal, Metallic Grey, Dark Iron, to emphasize the realistic appearance of the M61 Vulcan cannon barrel and other metallic elements.
The Eduard BRASSIN 1:48 SUU-23 GUN POD set is an indispensable accessory for any modeler striving for perfection in replicating aircraft armament details.
