{"product_id":"16046-master-sm-350-017-usn-5in38-127-cm-mark-12-barrels-without-blastbags-20pcs","title":"Master SM-350-017 USN 5in\/38 (12.7 cm) Mark 12 barrels - without blastbags (20pcs)","description":"\u003cdiv itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 itemprop=\"name\"\u003eMaster SM-350-017 USN 5in\/38 (12.7 cm) Mark 12 barrels - without blastbags (20pcs)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster SM-350-017 USN 5in\/38 (12.7 cm) Mark 12 barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality set of twenty artillery barrels designed for 1:350 scale ship models. These are precisely made replacement parts from \u003cstrong\u003eturned brass\u003c\/strong\u003e, dedicated to the American 5-inch\/38 caliber (127 mm) dual-purpose guns, known as Mark 12. The offered set does not include simulated blastbags, which reflects the original appearance of the armament on many U.S. Navy ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 5\"\/38 Mark 12 barrel was the standard armament of almost all American warships during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e and in the post-war years (Cold War period). They were used on large battleships like the USS Missouri (BB-63), Essex-class aircraft carriers, and Fletcher-class destroyers. This type of weapon took part in the most significant naval operations of the war in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and was also used by allied fleets, including those of Great Britain and Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1:350\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNumber of parts: 20 barrel pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eturned brass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWithout blastbags (protective covers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCategory: \u003cstrong\u003emodeling accessory set – metal barrels for ship models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eManufacturer: \u003cstrong\u003eMaster\u003c\/strong\u003e – a renowned brand known for high-quality modeling accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAssembly and Difficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBarrel installation is exceptionally simple: just cut off the plastic barrel in the model, drill a hole, and glue the part from the set using cyanoacrylate (CA) glue. This process significantly enhances the realism of the ship, increasing detail compared to the original plastic components. Recommended assembly difficulty: \u003cstrong\u003e2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e (easy assembly for intermediate and advanced modelers).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Master SM-350-017?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis set is perfect for enthusiasts of twentieth-century warships and those upgrading historical models. We particularly recommend it to fans of dioramas and competition displays where precision and authenticity are crucial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720074154318,"sku":"MASSM-350-017","price":13.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/e0f1f4967fb8d569e9da2e4b2ae2d95c.jpg?v=1755490713","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/16046-master-sm-350-017-usn-5in38-127-cm-mark-12-barrels-without-blastbags-20pcs","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}