Model Forum / General / Models / August 2005

The ordnance provided in any modern RAF kit can be used as the 1000lbMC
weapon has retained the same shape since the 1940s (provided due care is
taken with the fin shape - see below).

Flightpath makes an aftermarket kit for these weapons.
http://www.djparkins.clara.net/fltpath/fp48pw_1000lb_ret117.htm.htm

The problem here is that the 117 Tail unit did not come into use until the
late 60s. Not to worry though as conversion to the required 114 Tail is very
easy.

The 117 is a retarded tail unit which deploys a retarder unit to allow low
level laydown attacks. The fins on the tail had a swept back leading edge to
allow the retarder petals to open.

The 114 was a simple ballistic unit. Conversion from 117 to 114 requires
that the rivet detail (if any) on the exterior of the tail be removed and
the fins are replaced. The 114 fins were simple rectangles.

Hope this helps.