Shar2 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 British replacement barrels1:350 Master Master models continue to build up their range of 1:350 scale armament sets which now includes the three latest releases we have here. As usual they are up to the standard weve come to expect from Master Models. [350-079] The first set is for the Trumpeter HMS Belfast which not only includes both main, (6), and secondary, (4), armament, but also comes with resin parts to replace the inaccurate main gun mountings provided in the kit and will give the model the unusual look that the triple turrets had, with the centre gun positioned slightly aft of the two outer guns. The resin is for the main trunnion mountings along with what would be the barrel mounts, and brass pins to act as the trunnions. Clean up of the resin is slight, especially as not a lot of it will be seen when fitted. [350-080] This set is for the Trumpeter HMS Roberts and comprises of the main 15 barrels and the secondary, (4), barrels. The main barrels are in turned aluminium whilst the secondaries are in the more normal brass. [350-081] This set provides the modeller with twenty 40mm Bofors barrels and can be used on any model fitted with such weapons. The finesse of turning on these tiny barrels is something to be seen, although not easy to photograph. ConclusionWell, theres not a lot more to say about these sets, other than you NEED them, a must for all maritime modellers. They are so much better than the injection moulded ones can ever be, and will really enhance the finished models. Very highly recommended.Review sample courtesy of Piotr at 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I need to get those Belfast sets and the 40mm set! I presume that Hannants is our only supplier now that WEM has gone? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Storey Models stock them as well. I haven't put buy me now buttons in the review as they don't seem to have them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowler0000 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thanks for the review, Dave. The Belfast barrels look good, & will be a future purchase when i finally buy the B$£^%!y kit.... Bought the R& B Barrel pair for the Roberts, Only because they were 1st off the block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Still not found anyone selling the Belfast set in UK yet. Anyone know where to get them? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Hannants stock them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Still says zero stock so I've placed a backorder. cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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