Shar2 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Fairey Firefly brass barrels. 1:481:48 Master Models Another three sets in the batch of new releases to arrive at BM are all designed for 1:48 Fairey Firefly kits. You’ll need to do your research on which type you need for which variant, but whichever set you choose they will be a vast improvement on the styrene parts.[AM-48-095] – This set contains four 20mm cannon with uncovered barrels and come with the four two part barrels, four of each of the two types of fairings and four springs. You will need to drill out the location holes to 1.5mm before fitting your choice of fairing. The two barrel parts are then joined together with the tiny spring fitted at the join. The barrel assemblies are then glued into the fairings. Be aware, the springs are tiny and could be easily devoured by the carpet monster. [AM-48-096] – The four cannon fairings in this set are simple replacements of the kit parts and depict the long fairings which were predominantly used on the early version. To fit, just open up the location holes to 1.5mm and glue into position. [AM-48-097] – As per the set above these are direct replacements but depict the shorter barrel fairings generally used on later marks. The location holes need to be opened up to 1.5mm before fitting. Conclusion Master Models just seem to be able to churn these sets out, but still keep the quality we have come to expect from them. All you have to do is choose your weapon to match the particular variant of Firefly you’re building Very highly recommended.Review sample courtesy of Piotr at 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hopefully they will do a set in 1/72 ( for my Special Hobby Firefly Mk 1 ) at a later date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I just can't get enough of these mini-marvels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Mike, Like your new picture. Your son is growing up fast. Cherish these years until he becomes . . . A teenager! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 but thanks - he's a little teenager already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 but thanks - he's a little teenager already Hey talking about kids is on topic with aftermarket items like this. Both these barrels and kids look very pretty right out of the package and by themselves. Then, you have to look at the whole project, take them, mold them into place and make sure they fit correctly in the scheme of things! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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