Master Models Turned Hellcat Machine Gun Barrels. 1:48/1:32

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Turned Hellcat Machine Gun Barrels
1:48/1:32 Master

As if it wasn’t enough producing new sets for barrels in 1:350 and pitot probes in 1:48 Master Models have also released a raft of barrel sets for the Grumman Hellcats in both 1:48 and 1:32 scales. The sets are marked F6F Early, so I presume a -3, F6F Late, presumably a -5 and F6F Night Fighter. It’s quite interesting seeing the different styles of barrels used for each of these marks. As is the norm, the kit barrels will need to be cut off and a small hole drilled into the wing to accept the new brass barrels. All have a drilled out muzzle, which is quite amazing, particularly in the 1:48 sets.

[AM-48-107] 1:48 F6F Early




[AM-48-108] 1:48 F6F Late



[AM-48-109] 1:48 F6F Night Fighter



[AM-32-078] 1:32 F6F Early



[AM-32-079] 1:32 F6F Late



[AM-32-080] 1:32 F6F Night Fighter

Conclusion
With so many sets being delivered in such a short time it does get rather difficult to say something different for each review. But if you have a Hellcat in either of the scales provided for here then they really are a must have. Very highly recommended.

Review sample courtesy of Piotr at