Master GM-72-011 Lufa działa przeciwlotniczego Bofors 40mm - do Crusader Mk. III AA z IBG i innych zestawów Bofors 40mm 1/72

The Master GM-72-011 is a precisely crafted 40 mm metal barrel dedicated to Bofors anti-aircraft gun models and Crusader Mk. III AA in 1/72 scale. The product is designed by the renowned Polish company Master, famous for the exceptional quality and advanced details of their modeling accessories. The barrel fits Crusader Mk. III AA models (by IBG), as well as other 40 mm Bofors gun kits available on the market, such as those from Zvezda, FTF, or CMK, ensuring compatibility with the most popular sets.

Historical Description of the Original

The Bofors 40 mm anti-aircraft gun, one of the most commonly used guns of this caliber in the 20th century, was developed in Sweden in the late 1920s and quickly gained international recognition. Its remarkable effectiveness led to its adoption by over 30 countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and the USSR. One of the most famous self-propelled variants was the British Crusader Mk. III AA. The Bofors 40 mm saw extensive use during World War II, particularly in the air defense of ground forces and bases, both in Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. Production and use continued throughout the Second World War, and various modernizations of its design survived into the postwar era, at the turn of the 1940s and 1950s.

Product Characteristics

• Scale: 1/72
• Category: Modeling accessory, metal barrel for scale models
• Material: precision-turned aluminum and brass
• Dedicated to: Crusader Mk. III AA (IBG) and other Bofors 40mm models (Zvezda, FTF, CMK, etc.)
• Replicates all details of the original, significantly improving the realism of the finished model
• Easy replacement – substitutes the plastic part from the kit, enhancing durability and appearance
• Manufactured in Poland

Recommendations and Level of Difficulty

The Master GM-72-011 metal barrel is an accessory we can wholeheartedly recommend both for experienced modelers wishing to upgrade their miniatures and ambitious amateurs—the assembly difficulty level is 2 out of 5. It ensures a great final effect, increasing the value and historical accuracy of Bofors 40 mm and Crusader Mk. III AA anti-aircraft models in 1/72 scale. It is the perfect choice for modelers who value historical accuracy and the highest quality of their builds.