Master SM-350-052 IJN Mikuma armament - 15,5cm (15pcs), 12,7cm (8pcs) barrels

Master SM-350-052 is a precision set of replacement gun barrels dedicated to the replica of the Japanese cruiser IJN Mikuma in 1:350 scale, designed among others for Tamiya models. The set includes 15 barrels of 155 mm caliber and 8 barrels of 127 mm caliber. All components are turned from high-quality brass, ensuring excellent detail and durability for years. Using the Master SM-350-052 barrels significantly increases the realism and historical accuracy of any replica of this famous World War II cruiser.

Historical accuracy

The IJN Mikuma was a Mogami-class heavy cruiser serving in the Imperial Japanese Navy. It entered service in the 1930s and was heavily used during World War II in the Pacific, including in the Battle of Midway in 1942. The ship was equipped with characteristic turrets armed with 15.5 cm and 12.7 cm guns – these elements are a key detail for modelers who care about the historical accuracy of their model.

• Scale: 1:350
• Country of use: Japan
• Historical period: World War II
• Contents: 15 precision 15.5 cm barrels and 8 12.7 cm barrels
• Material: high-quality turned brass
• Application: replacement barrels for IJN Mikuma plastic models (e.g. Tamiya)
• Purpose: detailed ship mock-ups, historical modeling
• Category: Metal accessory set for plastic models

Why choose Master SM-350-052?

The Master barrel set guarantees unmatched detail, sharp edges, and correct scale – significantly raising the realism of the finished model compared to the factory plastic barrels. Assembly is simple: just cut off the original barrel, drill a hole, and glue in the brass part using cyanoacrylate glue. The product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to achieve the highest level of accuracy and detail.

Recommended group of modelers: intermediate and advanced level.

Assembly difficulty level: 2/5.