Master SM-350-084 IJN 12,7cm/50 (5in) 3rd Year Type barrels - for turrets with blastbags (8pcs) - most IJN destroyers built 1930-1945 (1/350)

We offer a high-quality modeling accessory from Master – the SM-350-084 IJN 12.7cm/50 (5in) 3rd Year Type barrels set, dedicated for Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) destroyer plastic model kits from the years 1930-1945 in 1/350 scale. The package contains 8 precisely turned brass barrels for the 12.7cm (5in) main artillery guns, corresponding to the real 3rd Year Type gun – widely used by the Japanese Navy during World War II.

Main features of the product:

• Category: Turned brass extra detail set for plastic model kits
• Material: precisely turned brass
• Number of parts: 8 barrels
• Scale: 1/350
• Dedicated for: IJN destroyers from 1930-1945, including Fubuki, Akatsuki, Kagero classes and others

Historical background:

The 12.7cm/50 3rd Year Type gun was the standard armament for most Japanese destroyers produced from 1930 until the end of World War II. These barrels served in the pre-war period and then during a wide range of naval operations in the Pacific, taking part in battles around the Solomon Islands, the Philippines, and the Aleutian Islands. The barrels included in the SM-350-084 set are specifically intended for turrets with characteristic ballistic skirts (blastbags), protecting the mechanisms from water ingress during firing at sea.

Advantages of the set:

• Exceptional precision and realism – turned brass provides the authentic look of the real gun barrel, giving your model a professional appearance
• Easy installation – just cut off the original plastic barrels, drill a hole, and fix the brass barrels with CA glue
• High durability compared to plastic details

Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – Assembly does not require specialist tools, although a steady hand and basic experience with metal parts are recommended.

Who is it for? Recommended for modelers seeking to reproduce the details of their most important projects related to the Japanese war fleet as well as collectors of WWII ships. Upgrade your model and achieve the historical accuracy required for competitions and displays!