Eduard 653008 5"/25 caliber gun Mk.10 PRINT 1/350 – naval gun set (1/350)

Eduard 653008 5"/25 caliber gun Mk.10 PRINT 1/350 is a high-quality aftermarket set for 1/350 scale warship models, dedicated to the most demanding modelers. The set includes eight precise replicas of 5-inch/25 caliber Mk.10 guns, 3D printed and featuring photo-etched elements. Thanks to modern 3D printing technology, the details of each gun are reproduced with exceptional accuracy, capturing even the finest features of the real naval artillery pieces.

The 5"/25 caliber Mk.10 guns first appeared in the United States Navy during the 1920s and saw widespread use in the interwar period as well as during World War II. They served primarily as secondary armament, used on battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines of the US Navy. They were known for their excellent accuracy and versatile application in both anti-aircraft and surface combat roles. Examples of vessels equipped with these guns include battleships like USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) and numerous ships from the Farragut class. The Mk.10 guns remained in service from the late 1920s until the 1950s, playing an invaluable support role against fast Japanese aircraft during World War II.

• Scale: 1/350
• Country: United States
• Historical period: interwar period, World War II, Cold War
• Material: 3D printed (resin), photo-etched metal parts
• Number of parts: 24 resin elements + photo-etched frets
• Contents: 8 guns, no decals, no painting masks, no additional accessories required
• Category: accessories – aftermarket parts for plastic ship models

Eduard 653008 5"/25 caliber gun Mk.10 PRINT 1/350 is especially recommended both for advanced modelers and military history enthusiasts who are looking for the highest quality detail sets for their 1/350 scale ship models. With perfect fidelity and the inclusion of photo-etched components, the set significantly enhances the realism and collectible value of any model. Assembly difficulty is rated at 3/5 – basic familiarity with handling small resin and photo-etched parts is recommended.