Master SM-350-009 IJN 36cm/45 (14in) Vickers and 41st Year Types barrels (8pcs) – aluminum barrels for IJN battleships, 1:350 scale

The Master SM-350-009 IJN 36cm/45 (14in) Vickers and 41st Year Types barrels (8pcs) 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).

Precise Replication and Top-Quality Materials

The set includes 8 precisely turned aluminum barrels of 36cm/45 (14-inch) caliber, used as the main armament on the highlighted IJN battleships:

• Scale: 1:350 – perfectly fits the most popular plastic ship models from major manufacturers.
• Material: metal – the barrels are made from high-quality turned aluminum, ensuring perfect detail reproduction and durability far superior to plastic barrels.
• Finalizes Japanese ship models with historical accuracy; increases authenticity and collector's value of the finished model.
• Easy installation – simply cut off the plastic barrel, drill a hole in the blastbag, and glue the barrel in place using cyanoacrylate (CA) glue.

Historical Application

The 36cm/45 (14in) Vickers and 41st Year Types barrels were originally designed for the Kongo class (Hiei, Haruna, Kirishima), Fuso (Yamashiro), and Ise (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.

Product Category

Model accessories – a set of metal barrels dedicated to plastic 1:350 scale warship models.

Who do we recommend it for?

We 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.

Difficulty of installation: 2/5 – requires basic modeling skills.