Master SM-350-059 Russian battleship Borodino armament 1:350 - artillery barrels set

The Master SM-350-059 Russian battleship Borodino armament set is a high-quality kit of artillery barrels, created for modelers building Russian battleships in 1:350 scale. The set includes precisely manufactured metal barrels in calibers 305mm (4 pcs), 152mm (12 pcs), 75mm (20 pcs), and 47mm (20 pcs). The kit is dedicated to the Borodino model by Zvezda, but thanks to the faithful reproduction of Russian naval guns typical of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, it can also be used for other warships of this class, such as battleships Retvizan, Sissoy Veliky, Poltava as well as cruisers Varyag, Askold, or Pallada (note: not all calibers will be suitable for each ship; details in the specification).

Scale: 1:350
Country of use: Russian Empire
Historical period: 19th / 20th century, Russo-Japanese War, pre-World War I period.
Material: precision-turned metal (brass)
Category: metal barrels for plastic models (model accessories)

Historical information and application

The battleship Borodino is a famous Russian vessel built at the beginning of the 20th century, which participated in the Battle of Tsushima during the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). The ship stood out for its powerful 305mm main artillery and strong medium and small caliber armament. This set faithfully reproduces typical Russian naval guns of this period, enabling realistic detailing of each turret or casemate.

Set contents and extras

• Set of 4 x 305mm barrels (main battleship guns)
• 12 x 152mm barrels (medium caliber artillery)
• 20 x 75mm and 20 x 47mm barrels (anti-torpedo and auxiliary artillery)
• High-quality metal (brass), free from deformation and imperfections typical of plastic counterparts
• Also suitable for other Russian warships of this era (full list in the manufacturer's specification)

Who is it for?

The Master SM-350-059 set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to enhance the realism of their 1:350 scale ship models. The precision of the barrels allows for significant improvement of details and brings the replica closer to the original, surpassing standard plastic elements. Excellent for advanced dioramas and early 20th-century nautical collections.

Assembly difficulty rating: 3/5 – requires precision and caution when working with metal micro-parts; experience in ship modeling is recommended.

A product definitely worth the attention of any enthusiast of Russian naval history and collectors of battleships and cruisers. Thanks to it, any model will gain a unique, authentic look.