{"product_id":"16038-master-sm-350-009-ijn-36cm45-14in-vickers-and-41st-year-types-barrels-8pcs","title":"Master SM-350-009 IJN 36cm\/45 (14in) Vickers and 41st Year Types barrels (8pcs)","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaster SM-350-009 IJN 36cm\/45 (14in) Vickers and 41st Year Types barrels (8pcs) – aluminum barrels for IJN battleships, 1:350 scale\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eMaster SM-350-009 IJN 36cm\/45 (14in) Vickers and 41st Year Types barrels (8pcs)\u003c\/strong\u003e set is a high-quality modeling accessory designed for modelers building Japanese World War II battleships in 1:350 scale. This product significantly enhances the realism of ship models such as the Kongo class (including Hiei, Haruna, Kirishima), Fuso (Yamashiro), and Ise (Hyuga), which formed the backbone of the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecise Replication and Top-Quality Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe set includes 8 precisely turned aluminum barrels of 36cm\/45 (14-inch) caliber, used as the main armament on the highlighted IJN battleships:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:350 – perfectly fits the most popular plastic ship models from major manufacturers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: metal – the barrels are made from high-quality turned aluminum, ensuring perfect detail reproduction and durability far superior to plastic barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinalizes Japanese ship models with historical accuracy; increases authenticity and collector's value of the finished model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy installation – simply cut off the plastic barrel, drill a hole in the blastbag, and glue the barrel in place using cyanoacrylate (CA) glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe 36cm\/45 (14in) Vickers and 41st Year Types barrels were originally designed for the \u003cem\u003eKongo\u003c\/em\u003e class (Hiei, Haruna, Kirishima), \u003cem\u003eFuso\u003c\/em\u003e (Yamashiro), and \u003cem\u003eIse\u003c\/em\u003e (Hyuga) ships. They were used by the Imperial Japanese Navy from the World War I period, throughout the interwar years, and into the most intense Pacific campaigns during World War II. These battleships participated in key naval engagements, such as the Battle of Guadalcanal and other operations in the Pacific Ocean.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nModel accessories – a set of metal barrels dedicated to plastic 1:350 scale warship models.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho do we recommend it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe recommend this product to demanding modelers who wish to improve the realism of their IJN ship models, both beginners and advanced. An excellent choice for collectors and naval history enthusiasts.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDifficulty of installation:\u003c\/b\u003e 2\/5 – requires basic modeling skills.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720073892174,"sku":"MASSM-350-009","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/62b2e4a9a44bb38f74dba76d4638227f.jpg?v=1755490703","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/16038-master-sm-350-009-ijn-36cm45-14in-vickers-and-41st-year-types-barrels-8pcs","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}