Master SM-350-042 USN 5in/62 (12,7cm) Mark 45 Mod 4 (2pcs) is a high-quality set of metal barrels designed for 1:350 scale plastic ship models. This product is an essential addition for modelers looking to enhance the realism of their miniatures, especially modern warships. The barrels are precisely turned from brass, giving them an exceptionally realistic appearance and durability unmatched by plastic details.

The modeled 5"/62 (12.7 cm) Mark 45 Mod 4 gun is a modern naval weapon, widely used in the navies of several countries around the world. It was first installed on the destroyer USS Winston Churchill (DDG-81) and is standard equipment on, among others, the newly built Arleigh Burke-class ships of the United States Navy. Besides the USA, these guns are also used on KDX II destroyers of the Republic of Korea, Japanese Kongo-class Aegis ships, and Danish Flexible Support Ships. They can also replace older 5"/54 turrets on Ticonderoga-class ships (Flight II).

The Mark 45 Mod 4 gun is one of the most advanced artillery systems, used from the late 1990s to the present day. It is characterized by increased range, automation, and high accuracy, which has led to its use in naval operations worldwide. Employed in armed conflicts over the last decades, it provides fire support for ground units as well as anti-aircraft defense.

The package contains two turned brass barrels, dedicated to replacing factory plastic parts in artillery turret models. Installation is very simple: just cut off the original plastic barrel, drill a hole in the turret, and glue the element using cyanoacrylate glue. The end result is a significant improvement in the realism and durability of the ship model's details.

• Scale: 1:350
• Country of use: USA, Japan, South Korea, Denmark
• Period: modern times (from the late 1990s onwards)
• Material: brass (turned metal barrels)
• Category: upgrade for plastic model kits
• Contents: 2 barrels of length corresponding to the original
• Level of installation difficulty: 1 (very easy)

I definitely recommend this product to both beginner and advanced ship modelers who strive to achieve maximum realism and professional finishing for their projects. Using Master SM-350-042 metal barrels raises the quality of the model and makes it stand out in any diorama or exhibition.