Yamamoto YMP4805 Fritz X PC1400X 2pcs - Ruhrstahl/Kramer 1/48 is a unique resin model kit depicting two German guided bombs Fritz X (PC1400X), widely recognized as pioneering precision-guided munitions from World War II. The product is faithfully reproduced in 1/48 scale, making it an ideal addition to aircraft and naval diorama model collections, especially those focusing on Luftwaffe operations.

• Product represents: Fritz X PC1400X - Ruhrstahl/Kramer guided glide bomb
• User country: Third Reich (Germany)
• Period of use: World War II (1943–1945)
• Model scale: 1/48
• Material: resin
• Category: resin model kit for assembly

Historical background and military application

The Fritz X was one of the world’s first guided bombs, developed by the German arms industry as a precision weapon against armored naval targets. It was used in combat by the Luftwaffe, primarily with Dornier Do 217 bombers. The bomb achieved spectacular success during the destruction of the Italian battleship “Roma” in September 1943, as well as damaging other Allied ships, such as the USS Savannah and HMS Warspite. Its presence forced changes in Allied anti-aircraft tactics and ship armaments.

Level of detail

The model features high-quality resin casting, providing sharp details of the bomb’s aerodynamic construction, visible tail fins, and realistically reproduced guidance surfaces. The set includes two bomb examples, allowing for either a single display or a scene showing preparations for flight or mounting under the wings of a Luftwaffe bomber model in the same scale. No additional metal parts are included, which simplifies fit and finishing.

Who is it recommended for?

This product is recommended for both advanced aircraft modelers and naval diorama enthusiasts, as well as collectors of World War II military technology. The model allows for the development of modeling skills in working with resin and creating painting effects on German precision weaponry.

• Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – the model is easy to assemble, requiring basic skills in working with resin and precision painting.
• Recommended for all historical model collectors and World War II scene reconstruction enthusiasts.