Master SM-700-016 USN 8"/55 (20.3 cm) Mark 12 barrels (9pcs) - late New Orleans class and other USN cruisers – aluminum barrels for modelers in 1:700 scale

We present the Master SM-700-016 USN 8"/55 (20.3 cm) Mark 12 barrels (9pcs) set, dedicated to modelers building replicas of American heavy cruisers in the popular 1:700 scale. The set includes 9 precisely turned main gun barrels designed for accurate representation of New Orleans class ships (later versions: Tuscaloosa, San Francisco, Quincy, Vincennes), as well as Wichita, Baltimore, Oregon City class cruisers and other American designs from the World War II era and the early postwar years.

• Scale: 1:700 – ideal for plastic and resin models from renowned brands
• Country of use: United States of America
• Purpose: US Navy heavy cruisers – units that played a key role in the Pacific from 1938–1946. They took part in the battles of Guadalcanal, Leyte, Midway, and Saipan, providing fire support as well as anti-aircraft and anti-ship cover.
• Material: turned aluminum – guarantees outstanding dimensional precision and a perfectly smooth surface, which is difficult to achieve with standard plastic barrels. Gives the model a realistic effect and replicates the scale proportions of the barrel walls.
• The set does not include resin or photo-etched parts – dedicated to replacing plastic barrels from original kits.
• Category: modeling accessories for 1:700 scale plastic models
• Assembly: simple – cut off the original barrels, drill a hole in the imitation blastbag, insert the new barrels and glue in place (cyanoacrylate glue recommended).

Why choose the Master SM-700-016? This set is recommended for all intermediate and advanced modelers who want to improve the aesthetics and realism of their US Navy ship models. Such precise detail highlights the finesse of your work, makes your model stand out on a diorama or at an exhibition, and allows for accurate historical reconstruction.

Level of assembly difficulty: 2/5 – requires basic modeling skills, but even intermediate modelers will have no trouble. Excellent value for money and a great final result!