Bomb - WW1 Italian 260mm Type II Converted Mortar Bomb (Set of 4)

Comprising: Eight historically accurate scale models in high-resolution, unpainted, 3D-printed resin. Available in your choice of 1/32, 1/48, or 1/72 scale.

History: Upon entry into the Great War, the Corpo Aeronautico Militare and the Servizio Aeronautico della Regia Marina faced an urgent need for effective aerial munitions. Before purpose-built aircraft bombs became available, the adaptation of existing ground ordnance began when Italian aviators and engineers modified standard trench mortar bombs.

Tail fins, stabilizing vanes, and impact fuzes were added to existing artillery shells, transforming them into simple gravity-dropped aerial weapons. The 90mm shell was attractive because it was already in mass production, contained a substantial explosive charge, and required minimal re-engineering.

Operational Use: Used primarily by reconnaissance and light bomber aircraft over the Isonzo Front. Though crude and aerodynamically inefficient, these converted munitions successfully bridged the gap between hand-dropped grenades and later standardized bombs. Aircraft types known to have been armed with this type include various Ansaldo, Caproni, Farman, FBA, Macchi, Savoia-Pomilio, and Voisin makes.

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