Master AM-72-088 F6F Hellcat – night fighters armament (.50 cal Brownings and 20mm cannon tips with flash hiders) (1/72)

We present the Master AM-72-088 F6F Hellcat – night fighters armament set in 1/72 scale. The set is designed for precise reproduction of the armament used on the night fighter versions of the Grumman F6F Hellcat—one of the most effective carrier-based fighters of the United States Navy during World War II. This product is dedicated to modelers who expect realism and the highest level of detail when building a replica of a historic aircraft.

Product specifications:

• Scale: 1/72
• For model: Grumman F6F Hellcat (night fighter versions)
• Original user country: United States of America (USA)
• Period: World War II
• Material: Machined brass (metal parts)
• Set includes: .50 cal Browning machine gun barrels and 20mm cannon tips with flash hiders
• Assembly: Easy—requires only cutting off the original plastic barrels, drilling a hole, and gluing the parts in with CA glue
• Category: model accessories, metal accessories for plastic models

Historical overview:

The F6F Hellcat was one of the most important fighter aircraft of the US Navy during the Pacific War. Night versions, equipped with radar and advanced weaponry, played a crucial role in countering Japanese aircraft during night missions. This particular version of the armament, with flash hiders, was characteristic of aircraft operating after dark, allowing pilots to operate more discreetly and avoid temporary blinding from muzzle flashes when firing.

Product advantages:

• Realism and detail: The machined brass parts are of incomparably better quality than plastic barrels, ensuring exact replication of the real Hellcat’s weapons details.
• Easy assembly: The accessories are designed for straightforward installation, so even intermediate modelers can complete the assembly without difficulty.
• Durability: Metal barrels are much more durable than standard plastic parts.

Who do we recommend this set for?

We recommend the Master AM-72-088 set to both intermediate and advanced modelers who care about authenticity and want to highlight the merit of their models in dioramas or at model contests.

• Assembly difficulty: 2/5