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Plus model have launched two versions of the Tiny Tim missile in 1/48.
History
The Tiny Tim air-to-ground missile was the largest American rocket in service during World War II. It weighed 1,250 pounds (567 kg.) and was also designated the 11.75-inch aircraft rocket (its diameter or caliber). The TNT warhead weighed 148.5 lbs (67.3 kg.), which could destroy coastal defense guns, pill boxes, bridges, tanks, and ships. The missile was primarily used by a Marine Corps Air Group and was mounted on F4U aircraft.
Tiny Tims sunk at least one Japanese ship and seriously damaged another. During the Korean War, one Tiny Tim knocked out a key bridge.

Model details
US Missile Tiny Tim - Long
Item No - AL 4030
Scale - 1/48th
14 resin parts and 1 Photo etch sheet.

US Missile Tiny Tim - Short
Item No - AL 4031
Scale - 1/48th
14 resin parts and 1 Photo etch sheet.

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Awesome! We just got this weapon back from being Recertified Inert so I can put up some ref. photos when I figure out how to do that! LOL Remember, quite a few of these were carried on F5F Hellcats, too. ;-P
NOV 22, 2013 - 11:22 AM
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