{"product_id":"75727-rb-model-48ab02-77mm-japanese-mg-type-97-set-of-2-barrels-148","title":"RB Model 48AB02 7.7mm Japanese MG Type 97, set of 2 barrels 1\/48","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e RB Model 48AB02 7,7mm Japanese MG Type 97, set of 2 barrels 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal barrel set for plastic models (modeling accessories, metal accessories)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRB Model 48AB02 is a set of two precisely crafted, turned metal barrels designed for 1\/48 scale models of the Japanese Type 97 machine gun. This weapon was widely used by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, especially as armament for main battle tanks such as the Chi-Ha, Ha-Go, and other Japanese-produced armored vehicles. The Type 97 machine gun, with a caliber of 7.7mm, played a significant role both in Pacific theater combat and during operations in Manchuria and the Philippines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal barrels in the RB Model 48AB02 set are made from high-quality metal using precision micro lathes, ensuring excellent replication of details characteristic of Japanese weaponry – including features such as the cooling hole at the tip and the outer thread. Choosing such barrels significantly enhances the realism and final quality of the model – a finished model with a standard plastic barrel often lacks the full detail and correct scaled proportions of the real thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe especially recommend these types of accessories for advanced historical modelers striving for the highest level of accuracy, as well as for anyone wanting to improve the aesthetic qualities of Japanese tanks and armored vehicles models from World War II. This set is also highly valued by collectors and participants in modeling competitions, where precision and uniqueness of craftsmanship are paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly Difficulty Level (1-5): 2.\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembly of the barrels is not difficult, but requires delicacy and basic skills in working with metal modeling accessories, such as cutting, fitting, and gently attaching to the plastic model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRB Model is a renowned Polish manufacturer appreciated worldwide for its unmatched quality, detail, and outstanding price-to-quality ratio. The RB Model 48AB02 7,7mm Japanese MG Type 97 set is an excellent choice that will give your models historical authenticity and a professional appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RB Model","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54754458108238,"sku":"RBMO48AB02","price":12.93,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/a35697cb13cbb281ba0a71610301f2c0.png?v=1756138191","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.pl\/en\/products\/75727-rb-model-48ab02-77mm-japanese-mg-type-97-set-of-2-barrels-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}