FL32-2012 LAU-68F/A APKWS (empty)

[Dave Roof]

This set includes two empty LAU-68F/A pods. The F/A is 11 inches longer than the LAU-68D/A and is used exclusively with the 2.75 APKWS rockets. Pod is used by the F/A-18, AV-8B, AH-1Z, UH-1Y, A-10, F-16 and a number of other aircraft.

Pods are 3D printed and come ready to paint and attach to your model (no casting blocks or supports to remove).

 

https://www.flyingleathernecksdecals.com/p/fl32-2012-lau-68fa-apkws-empty

 

Edited June 16, 2020 by Dave Roof

[Pete Fleischmann]

Those look fantastic.

nice job Dave!

 

cheers

Pete

[Dave Roof]

39 minutes ago, Pete Fleischmann said:

Those look fantastic.

nice job Dave!

 

cheers

Pete

 

Thanks Pete, very much appreciate it. Now if they would actually sell it would be great! 

[Kagemusha]

Hi Dave, sorry I'm British, is the pod inboard of the sidewinders on this A-10C an LAU-68F/A?

 

[Dave Roof]

40 minutes ago, Kagemusha said:

Hi Dave, sorry I'm British, is the pod inboard of the sidewinders on this A-10C an LAU-68F/A?

 

It looks too short to be the F/A. More than likely a D/A (if the AF uses the same pod designations as the USN/USMC).

 

I do have the shorter LAU-68 coming though. 

[Kagemusha]

Thanks Dave, I'll wait for shorty!

[jmel]

These look great.  When do you anticipate having the loaded version ready?

 

Jake

[Dave Roof]

1 hour ago, jmel said:

These look great.  When do you anticipate having the loaded version ready?

 

Jake

 

Jake,

 

  I'm working on the rockets, APKWS and warheads now. If they work as planned, you'll assemble each rocket (the components can be painted separately) and simply slide them in the tube. Hoping to have the first test prints done by the end of the week. 

[jmel]

Looking forward to those, for sure!!

 

Jake

 

[red Dog]

Was a loaded pod released? 

 

I'm asking because I need a few pods for different project like an A-10 and an OV-10G+, but I'd really prefer loaded pods rather than empty ones.

Are these still planned? 

 

Thanks

[Juggernut]

Would these be the rocket pods used in the Gulf by the Hornets (F/A-18D's?) for FASTFAC?  I've been looking for such rockets for awhile and once I can get my grubby mits on another Academy D (for a decent price), I may just bite....