{"product_id":"16098-master-sm-350-069-uss-lexingtonsaratoga-before-1942-armament-8in-mk9-8pcs-5in25","title":"Master SM-350-069 USS Lexington\/Saratoga (before 1942) armament - 8in Mk9 (8pcs), 5in\/25 (12pcs) barrels","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eMaster SM-350-069 USS Lexington\/Saratoga (before 1942) armament - 8in Mk9 (8 pcs), 5in\/25 (12 pcs) barrels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe Master SM-350-069 set is a unique offering for advanced naval modelers who want to create a realistic replica of the American aircraft carriers USS Lexington (CV-2) and USS Saratoga (CV-3) in their pre-1942 configuration. The product is dedicated to 1:350 scale plastic models, making it an ideal fit for Trumpeter kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1:350\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatibility: Specially designed for early configuration USS Lexington and USS Saratoga models, dedicated to Trumpeter brand kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSet contents: \u003cstrong\u003e8 pieces of 8in Mk9 gun barrels and 12 pieces of 5in\/25 barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Precisely turned \u003cstrong\u003ealuminum and brass\u003c\/strong\u003e; durable and highly detailed parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cstrong\u003eAccessory set for plastic models\u003c\/strong\u003e, modeling accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembly method: The barrels should be assembled by cutting out the original plastic parts from the model, drilling appropriate holes, and attaching the new barrels using cyanoacrylate glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Description:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe aircraft carriers USS Lexington and USS Saratoga were constructed in the interwar period (launched 1925–1927) as some of the first large aircraft carriers of the U.S. Navy. Their main armament consisted of 8-inch Mk9 and 5-inch\/25 guns, which were used during prototype trials, Pacific Fleet maneuvers, and in the early period of World War II. The period of use for the described armament covered the years 1927–1942 (interwar period, the beginning of World War II).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Advantages:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe use of metal barrels increases the level of realism, eliminating the \"soft\" plastic effect—the barrels are even, do not warp, and maintain perfect scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrecisely recreated details in accordance with historical documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVery easy installation, intended even for intermediate modelers who want to easily enhance their model with professional details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe set is recommended for intermediate and advanced naval modelers who value the highest level of historical accuracy and durability of accessories. An excellent choice for dioramas and collector exhibitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly difficulty: 2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – requires precise handling and fitting, but is not complicated for someone with basic experience in plastic modeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720075891022,"sku":"MASSM-350-069","price":52.19,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/3cc4c7f9f781498bbbfeb74b4fbe5dd4.jpg?v=1755490779","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.pl\/en\/products\/16098-master-sm-350-069-uss-lexingtonsaratoga-before-1942-armament-8in-mk9-8pcs-5in25","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}