Master SM-350-083 IJN 12,7cm/50 (5in) 3rd Year Type barrels - for turrets without blastbags (8pcs) - most IJN destroyers built 1930-1945 (1/350) is a professional set of eight precisely turned naval artillery barrels for 1:350 scale models. This product is dedicated to modelers recreating Japanese destroyers from World War II, replicating authentic 12.7cm/50 3rd Year Type gun barrels without blastbags. The set is made from high-quality brass, ensuring unparalleled durability and an outstanding visual effect that far surpasses the original plastic parts included in model kits.

• Scale: 1/350 – ideal for modern model kits from manufacturers such as Tamiya, Aoshima, Hasegawa, or Fujimi.
• Country of use: Japan
• Material: Turned brass for perfect detail representation, exceptional durability, and a realistic look of the gun barrels.
• Historical period: World War II; barrels designed for models of Imperial Japanese Navy destroyers built between 1930 and 1945, including classes such as Fubuki, Kagero, Akizuki, and Yukikaze, used during Pacific operations.
• Category: Advanced model accessory with metal parts – a set dedicated to replacing plastic parts in model kits.
• Technical description: The barrels depict the version without blastbags (anti-splinter shields). Assembly involves cutting off the plastic barrels, drilling a hole in the turret, and gluing the barrel with cyanoacrylate adhesive – a quick process with a highly attractive visual result.

The Master SM-350-083 set is especially recommended for advanced and intermediate modelers who expect the highest level of detail and want to take their Japanese destroyer model to a higher level of realism. Master products are renowned worldwide for their perfect quality, accurate detailing, and durability, so we confidently recommend this set as an essential upgrade for any IJN model from this era. We assess the assembly difficulty as 2/5: it requires basic modeling skills and a touch of precision, but even less experienced modelers will be able to install it successfully, achieving a stunning end result.

Choose Master SM-350-083 IJN 12,7cm/50 (5in) 3rd Year Type barrels to faithfully recreate the authentic armament of Imperial Japanese Navy ships and emphasize the unique historical character of your 1:350 scale model.