Re: AN M41 Fragmentation bomb - FINISHED

BornKilr

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• Sep 24, 2018

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Been out of work for a bit and getting bored. Been trying to stay busy without spending much cash, so I'm making things with stuff I have on hand.

I saw these on a documentary a few weeks back, strapped together in clusters under wing of a plane (forget which model aircraft) and thought they looked interesting and would be relatively easy to do.

Here are a few WIP pics. All basic parts are done, just need to be assembled, detailed and painted

 

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BornKilr

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• Sep 24, 2018

• #2

Re: AN M41 Fragmentation bomb - WIP

Here's what it should look like completed

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I'm considering doing the second one aged and rusted, not sure yet.
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TazMan2000

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• Sep 24, 2018

• #3

Re: AN M41 Fragmentation bomb - WIP

The attachments are not coming up.

TazMan2000

 

BornKilr

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• Sep 24, 2018

• #4

Re: AN M41 Fragmentation bomb - WIP

See if these work



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TazMan2000

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• Sep 24, 2018

• #5

Re: AN M41 Fragmentation bomb - WIP

Sorry,it was only the last two attachments in your second post I couldn't see. I see what the real munition looks like, now. You're coming along well. Are you planning on painting it factory fresh or weathered like a UXO.

TazMan2000

 

BornKilr

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• Sep 25, 2018

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Re: AN M41 Fragmentation bomb - WIP

TazMan2000 said:

Sorry,it was only the last two attachments in your second post I couldn't see. I see what the real munition looks like, now. You're coming along well. Are you planning on painting it factory fresh or weathered like a UXO.

TazMan2000

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I'm considering one of each.

I had enough materials for 2, and its just as easy to make 2 of each part at the same time. Plus, the grooves on one of them has a few more glitches than the other, so I can hide them by distressing maybe.

 

BornKilr

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• Sep 26, 2018

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Re: AN M41 Fragmentation bomb - WIP

Getting near completion on the clean version. Just have to paint fuze, install and add a few details. Then have to get the stencil for the text





Still have a ways to go on the rusted, unexploded version.





I start by randomly spraying with glue then adding sand. After drying, I'll brush off excess and add more distressing, pitting with dremel and various hand tools before starting the rust paint process

 

BornKilr

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• Sep 28, 2018

• #8

Re: AN M41 Fragmentation bomb - WIP

Well, the clean version is complete except for stenciling
Close up of fuze assembly


Added more sand to unexploded version



Started to add rust primer over entire piece.

 

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BornKilr

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• Sep 28, 2018

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Got the first coat of iron oxide paint down. I'll let that dry overnight, then add second coat in select areas tomorrow. After that dries, I'll spray with oxidizing agent and let the rusting begin!



Hopefully it will turn out as good as these that I did several years ago

 

funboy1013xx

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• Sep 29, 2018

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nice job on the project and the rust! those old project's look great!! :eek

 

BornKilr

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• Oct 1, 2018

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Here are the completed pieces. Still have to add stenciling to clean version

Clean and unexploded rusted version comparison



Detail of tail fin assembly



Detail of rusted fuze



Completed rust finish