RB Model 72B59 90mm M3 L/53 for M26 Pershing & 90mm anti-tank gun 1/72 – Metal barrel for scale models

Introducing the high-quality metal barrel RB Model 72B59, designed specifically for 1/72 scale models representing the American heavy tank M26 Pershing and the 90mm anti-tank gun. This product is aimed at advanced modelers seeking precise and realistic components to enhance the detailing of their models.

• Scale: 1/72
• Application: Plastic models of the M26 Pershing and 90mm anti-tank gun (M3 L/53)
• Material: Precisely turned metal (brass)
• Extras: Barrel does not include a mounting kit – requires adaptation to the selected plastic model.
• Category: Modeling accessories, metal parts for plastic models
• Assembly difficulty: 3/5 (requires accuracy and precision when cutting and fitting to the model)

The M3 L/53 (90mm) barrel was used in the American heavy tank M26 Pershing as well as the M36 Jackson tank destroyer and the M26, during both World War II and the Korean War. This weapon was developed as a response to increasingly better-armored German tanks, including the Panther and Tiger. The M26 Pershing appeared on the Western Front at the end of World War II, notably during the battles for Cologne and in final operations against the Third Reich. After 1945, the M26 tank and the gun continued to be employed during the Korean War (1950–1953), further highlighting the versatility of this accessory for models depicting vehicles or artillery of this era.

RB Model metal barrels are characterized by strength, absence of mold seams, and exceptional accuracy in reproducing shape and proportions compared to their plastic counterparts. This product is ideal for modelers who want to achieve a professional result – recommended for intermediate and advanced hobbyists aiming to enhance the artistic value of their dioramas or individual models. The metal barrel will significantly boost both realism and durability of the completed model. We highly recommend this accessory to all enthusiasts of historical American armored weaponry from World War II and the Korean War periods.