• Product: Master SM-350-020 USN 5in/54 (12.7 cm) Mark 45 barrels (2pcs)
• Scale: 1:350
• Material: Turned brass barrels
• Category: Model accessories, upgrade set for plastic ship models
• Manufacturer: Master

The Master SM-350-020 USN 5in/54 (12.7 cm) Mark 45 barrels set in 1:350 scale is a high-quality accessory dedicated to maritime modeling enthusiasts. The set includes two precisely crafted, turned naval gun barrels of 127 mm (5 inch) Mark 45 type, used since the 1970s on modern ships of the United States Navy.

Mark 45 barrels are the standard main armament on, among others, California class (CGN-36), Virginia class (CGN-38), Ticonderoga (CG-47) guided missile cruisers, Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) destroyers, as well as Spruance (DD-963) and Kidd (DDG-993) class ships. These guns played a key role in US Navy operations during the Cold War and in military actions of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, including invasion operations and missions in the Middle East.

The barrels from Master are produced by precision turning from high-grade brass, ensuring perfect detail, correct proportions, and a flawlessly smooth, damage-resistant surface. Metal barrels significantly enhance the realism of the finished model, help avoid seam issues typical of assembled plastic barrels, and are durable and resistant to deformation.

Assembly of this upgrade is very simple: just cut off the old plastic barrel, drill a hole in the mount, and glue in the new barrel using cyanoacrylate glue. The product is intended for 1:350 scale plastic models, suitable for both beginners and advanced modelers looking to improve the visual quality of their ships from the Cold War and modern eras.

We recommend this product especially to those who value historical accuracy and model details, as an easy way to improve project quality with minimal effort. This accessory is compatible with most popular plastic kits available on the market.

Assembly difficulty level: 2/5 – very simple installation, excellent even for less experienced modelers.