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1/32 German aircraft cannon 3,7cm Flak 18 gun barrels

Product # AM-32-014

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Apr 6 2011

 

This latest release from Master features a pair of 1/32 German aircraft cannon 3,7cm Flak 18 gun barrels (2pcs)  machined out of aluminum/brass.  Used mainly on Ju 87 G Stuka. Also used on: Bf 110, Me 410, Ju 88. 

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The quality of the machining has to be seen to be appreciated........these are amazingly detailed and of the highest quality.  This set includes two turned aluminum/brass barrels with drilled and slotted flash hiders.

It is very simple to use in tour model, and makes it extremely realistic. Simply cut off the original plastic barrel and drill a hole in the remaining plastic parts and insert the metal barrel using Cyanoacrylate adhesives.

The 3.7cm Flak 18 gun barrels were used on the Ju 87 G Stuka in the anti-tank role with much success.  They were also used on the Bf 110, Me 410, Ju 88.   I've always liked the look of the Ju-87 with one of these guns under each wing and these metal gun barrels capture the look of these gun barrels much better than the plastic barrels that comes in the kits.

You can purchase these and other fine detail items directly from the Master website.   

I would like to thank Master for providing me with this review sample.  Visit their website for more finely crafted detail items in a variety of scales. 

Steve Bamford

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Photos and text © by Steve Bamford