Master SM-700-005 IJN 46cm/45 (18.1in) Type 94 barrels (9 pcs) - Yamato, Musashi – metal naval gun barrels for 1:700 scale ship models

The offered Master SM-700-005 set includes a set of precisely crafted metal barrels for the most powerful naval guns used in naval history – the Japanese 46 cm/45 Type 94 mounted on the battleships Yamato and Musashi. The product is designed for use in plastic ship models in 1:700 scale, dedicated to the reconstruction of the famous Imperial Japanese Navy battleships from World War II.

• Scale: 1:700
• Number of pieces in set: 9 metal barrels – a complete set for three main armament turrets
• Material: Turned brass barrels – exceptional strength, precise detailing, and durability
• Original user country: Japan
• Historical period: World War II

The original 46 cm/45 Type 94 guns were the heaviest artillery ever mounted on a warship – used exclusively on the Yamato and Musashi battleships, which were part of the Imperial Japanese Navy. These ships took part in key naval operations in the Pacific during 1941-1945, including the famous Battle of Leyte Gulf. Metal barrels are an essential detail for any high-quality model of these legendary battleships.

The Master SM-700-005 product is an accessory dedicated for 1:700 scale plastic ship model kits – the barrels replace inaccurate plastic parts, allowing greater accuracy, detail, and realism in the replica. Each barrel is CNC-turned, ensuring superb surface quality and dimensional accuracy. Assembly involves removing the original plastic barrel, drilling a mounting hole, and gluing the metal part in with CA (cyanoacrylate) glue.

Category: Metal model accessories (upgrade set) for 1:700 scale plastic ship models

Difficulty level: 2/5 – assembly requires precision and basic modeling skills; an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers who wish to enhance the realism of their IJN battleship models.

Recommendation: Highly recommended for all fans of the Japanese fleet, World War II ship recreators, and collectors of 1:700 scale warships. High quality workmanship, ease of assembly, and, above all, a spectacular final effect make this one of the best available accessories for Yamato and Musashi models.