{"product_id":"16122-master-sm-700-010-ijn-15cm50-6in-41st-year-type-16pcs-kongo-and-fuso-classes","title":"Master SM-700-010 IJN 15cm\/50 (6in) 41st Year Type (16pcs) - Kongo and Fuso classes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eMaster SM-700-010 IJN 15cm\/50 (6in) 41st Year Type (16pcs) – Kongo and Fuso classes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMaster SM-700-010 IJN 15cm\/50 (6in) 41st Year Type\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality set of 16 brass barrels, designed for ship modeling enthusiasts working in \u003cstrong\u003e1:700\u003c\/strong\u003e scale. This product is dedicated to recreating the secondary armament of the famous Japanese battleships of the \u003cstrong\u003eKongo\u003c\/strong\u003e class (Hiei, Haruna, Kirishima) and \u003cstrong\u003eFuso\u003c\/strong\u003e class (Yamashiro) in scale models.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical background and application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The 15 cm\/50 41st Year Type gun was the main caliber of secondary artillery on Japanese battleships during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e. Kongo and Fuso belonged to the most well-known units of the \u003cstrong\u003eImperial Japanese Navy (IJN)\u003c\/strong\u003e fleet. These ships took part in many key Pacific operations such as the Battle of Lembeh, actions around the Solomon Islands, and the Philippines. The armament of this class was widely used from \u003cstrong\u003e1914 up to 1944\u003c\/strong\u003e, undergoing modernizations to meet evolving requirements of naval warfare.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eMaterial and workmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The barrels are precisely made from high-quality \u003cstrong\u003eturned brass\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing not only exceptional detail and durability, but also an authentic miniature appearance. The metal barrels significantly surpass the quality of plastic parts available in kits—they do not deform, bend, and are resistant to mechanical damage during assembly or handling.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003emodel scale: \u003cstrong\u003e1:700\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ematerial: \u003cstrong\u003eturned brass\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003equantity in set: \u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003emanufacturer: \u003cstrong\u003eMaster\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ecompatibility: Kongo and Fuso class battleship models (Yamashiro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ecategory: \u003cstrong\u003emodeling accessories for plastic model kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eAssembly instructions and difficulty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The set is intended for modelers wishing to raise the level of realism of their ship models. Assembly is very simple: just cut off the plastic barrel, drill a hole in the gun mount, and glue the new element in place with cyanoacrylate glue. The difficulty level is estimated at \u003cstrong\u003e2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – the product is suitable for both beginner modelers and advanced warship enthusiasts.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend this set\u003c\/strong\u003e to all modelers looking to improve the realism and finish quality of their World War II period models. The Master SM-700-010 metal barrels offer the highest level of detail, are durable, easy to install, and faithfully capture the character of the original naval guns. An excellent choice for collectors, diorama builders, and fans of 20th-century naval history alike.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720076644686,"sku":"MASSM-700-010","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/df426813c264d534938f51beb023bef0.jpg?v=1755490807","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/16122-master-sm-700-010-ijn-15cm50-6in-41st-year-type-16pcs-kongo-and-fuso-classes","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}