Master SM-350-018 British 4in/45 (10.2 cm) QF HA Marks XVI barrels (14pcs) – Brass barrels for 1:350 scale ship models

The Master SM-350-018 British 4in/45 (10.2 cm) QF HA Marks XVI barrels set is a high-quality modeling accessory designed for the most demanding modellers building ships in 1:350 scale. The set includes 14 precisely turned brass barrels that replicate the British 4in/45 (10.2 cm) QF HA Mark XVI universal gun, used on Royal Navy ships during World War II.

• Scale: 1:350 – ideal for the majority of popular warship models
• Historical use: United Kingdom, World War II period
• Original units modeled: battleships HMS Hood, HMS Rodney, HMS Warspite, County-class cruisers, the destroyer ORP Błyskawica, and many other Royal Navy and Allied ships
• Material: high-grade brass, precisely turned on CNC machines
• Compatibility: The set is an excellent replacement for plastic barrels in models, significantly enhancing the realism of gun turrets
• Assembly method: Simply cut off the original plastic barrel, drill a hole, and glue the brass barrel in place using cyanoacrylate adhesive (e.g. Super Glue)

The 4in/45 QF HA Mark XVI gun was the standard anti-aircraft armament of the Royal Navy and its allies, providing effective defense against aircraft in the 1930s and during World War II. It was used on both battleships and smaller vessels. Variants of it served on British and Polish ships, including the famous destroyer ORP Błyskawica, which saw action in both the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

Master SM-350-018 belongs to the category of professional modeling accessories – it is a set of precision brass barrels for ship models intended to replace basic plastic parts with detailed elements of correct proportions and realistic appearance. The offered brass barrels give your model exceptional realism, and the metal components do not deteriorate during processing or painting as plastic can.

This product is recommended for both experienced modellers and advanced enthusiasts wishing to enhance the level of detail in their completed model. We assess the assembly difficulty at level 2/5 – it requires precision and some skill, but remains simple for anyone with basic modeling tools.

Main advantages: high manufacturing quality, ease of assembly, excellent reproduction of historical details, brass’s resistance to damage during work and painting. This set allows you to take your model to a higher level of authenticity!