Bomb - WW1 German Goldschmidt Cylindrical Incendiary (Set of 8)

Comprising: Eight historically accurate scale models in high-resolution, 3D-printed resin.

History: During the First World War, Germany developed dedicated incendiary aerial bombs to supplement high-explosive ordnance in the bombing raids conducted initially by airships and later by fixed-wing bombers. A principal design was the Goldschmidt incendiary bomb (generally the 10 kg Thermitbrandbombe) named for chemist Hans Goldschmidt and based on his thermite reaction. Weighing about 10 kg, it consisted of an inner thermite-filled cylinder surrounded by benzol and wrapped in tarred rope to intensify burning on impact. This bomb produced an intense, sustained fire intended specifically to ignite urban and industrial targets. 

Operational Use: From 1915, Goldschmidt incendiaries were routinely included in bomb loads carried by Luftstreitkräfte and Marine-Luftschiff-Abteilung airships (specifically LZ 38, LZ 39, LZ 47, LZ 49, and naval L 13, L 15, L 31, L 33) during raids on Britain and France, and later by R-type heavy bombers.  Among these aerial giants, the the Zeppelin-Staaken R.VI. is confirmed in period ordnance listings and operational accounts as having delivered Goldschmidt incendiaries, while other German R-type bombers also carried small incendiary bombs that may have included Goldschmidt types.

Note: Images may include digital renderings of the actual 3D designs used to produce this scale model. Each respective scale is customized to ensure the greatest level detail and historical accuracy while factoring the limitations of the printing process in order to produce the most pleasing results.