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Napalm Bombs For Korean War Corsairs or Any Plane!

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Napalm Bombs For Korean War Corsairs or Any Plane!
Posted by zar55 on Sunday, July 19, 2020 12:03 PM

Do napalm bombs fall under the non politically correct category? I can't find them in any kit. My Father was in the Marine Corps and fought in Korea. I have connected with his buddy who was in the same fire team. They both have told me about their love for the Skyraider and Corsair due to the air support received from them. I'm wanting to build one of each in 1/32 scale in their honor. Does anyone know where to obtain aftermarket napalm canisters for these kits?  Bill said he never recalled Skyraiders dropping napalm but my guess is they did, at least at times. Thanks for any forthcoming information. 

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Posted by Bish on Sunday, July 19, 2020 12:25 PM

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

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  • From: Towson MD
Posted by gregbale on Sunday, July 19, 2020 12:25 PM

Can't comment as to political correctness, but True Details used to do several versions. 'Korean War' version was the modified WW2 75-gal. drop tank for the 1/32 F-80 [also used by Corsairs], #TD32505.

They also did a 1/48 BLU-32 500 lb. napalm bomb [used by Skyraiders], #48528. (Also the BLU-10 250 lb. version, #48527.)

With Squadron's current supply situation, I have no idea whether they're still available. You could hunt on the usual auction sites and Amazon.

For Corsairs, it would be a ridiculously simple conversion from a pair of 75 gal. tanks and some scratch-built grenade detonators. Photos of the real thing should be available online.

Cheers

[God bless you, Bish, you beat me by about twenty seconds. Big Smile]

 

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  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, July 19, 2020 3:18 PM

During Korea (and WWII), napalm was usually just put into standard drop tanks, and a projecting fuse assembly put into the fuel filler hole instead of the standard cap. Sometimes the tanks were painted in a different color, sometimes they were not. You can easily make your own from drop tanks in many kits.

 

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Posted by zar55 on Monday, July 20, 2020 10:47 AM

Thanks guys. Appreciate the answers. 

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  • From: North Pole, Alaska
Posted by richs26 on Monday, July 20, 2020 9:59 PM

Hee are the ignitors developed for regular napalm use:

https://maritime.org/doc/ordnance/index.htm

check pages 537-541

https://maritime.org/doc/ordnance/pg537.htm

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