Orangehobby Turned Barrels. 1:35

[Shar2]

Turned Barrels
OrangeHobby 1:35

OrangeHobby continue to enlarge their portfolio of armoured subjects with this superb selection of new turned barrels to fit some of the latest armour releases. The barrels are all beautifully turned and come with additional features to make the completed models even more detailed.

[G35-128-58] The first set contains a replacement 1:35 NSV machine gun barrel for the no particular kit, just any that has this machine gun mounted. The main barrel and under barrel reciprocation tube are of turned brass, whilst all the fittings are in photo etched nickel plated brass. It will build up into a very detailed unit, complete with folding rear sight and will make a great addition to the finished model. Vehicles which use this weapon, include Finnish Leopard 2R’s, PASI APC and Nasu Transport, Russian T-72, T-64 and T-80 MBT’s, and a whole host of other vehicles used around the world.

[G35-130-80] This barrel set is the only one that actually comes in its own box. Designed for the Dragon 1:35 M48A3 the set comes with the turned alluminium barrel, and interestingly designed two part muzzle brake, also in alluminium and a soft resin dust sleeve for where the barrel enters the turret. This is the only part the will need some cleaning up, but nothing too taxing.

[G35-133-96] This large barrelled set is for the Trumpeter 1:35 2S7 203mm SPG. The set comes in two poly sleeves, with a single card header. One sleeve contains the main barrel and breech end joint, whilst the other contains four hydraulic rams which are a combination of turned alluminium and resin, along with a separate resin end cap for the barrel and an etch brass sheet containing the rifling for the interior of the muzzle, to give some semblance of realism.

[G35-137-98] This barrel is for the Trumpeter 1:35 2S19 “Msta” 152mm SPG and is a combination of three brass turned barrel parts, seven etched brass parts, and four resin parts. The resin plug is fitted between the two kit parts that make up the base of the barrel, followed by two etched rings and centre barrel section, which has four etched braces glued around its base and an attachment ring at the other end. The front section is also fitted with an etched strengthening strip before being glued to the centre section. The three piece resin muzzle brake is then assembled and glued to the end of the barrel. The finished barrel is then fitted to the kits trunnion part and the two reciprocation tubes glued underneath.

[G35-141-88] This next barrel set is for the Dragon M-103A1 and consist of a turned brass barrel which has then been added to the mould for the resin sections to be moulded around the barrel. The muzzle end is fitted with an attachment ring and muzzle. The resin parts on the barrel are joined together by a long sprue section with just a single sprue gate on each which shouldn’t take too much cleaning up.

[G35-146-96] The final barrel set is of the Rheinmetall 120mm L44 for the Meng 1:35 Leopard 2A4, even though the etch does state it's for the 2A5 variant. As with the M-103A1 barrel, OH have turned the main barrel section, this time out of alluminium, and placed it into the resin mould so that the parts can be moulded integrally to the metal part, although this time the sprue gates are much large and will take a fair bit more cleaning up. The set also comes with a sheet of etched nickel plated brass, resin muzzle mounted sight, four brass rings and a rubber dust cover. Two of the rings are each fitted with etched parts to represent the locking rings and another etched part which needs to be bent into a hexagonal shape, which, with the other rings make up the barrels muzzle. The areas around where the resin has been moulded will need to be cut away and cleaned up before fitting.

Conclusion
It’s great to see OrangeHobby continuing with their production of armour parts and this selection of barrels also shows that their attention to detail is all being kept to a high standard. Although not everyone feels the need for replacement barrels, these really do add an improved look to the completed model. Very highly recommended.

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[Yeoman1942]

Hi Shar2

Great review, do you have any leads on a UK stockist?

Thanks

[Shar2]

I'm afraid not. My contact at Orangehobby never answered my question.

[Yeoman1942]

Thais for trying. Hobby easy in Hong Kong have them and may be cheaper than evil bay. I will let you know how I get on.

[Yeoman1942]

Meant to say Thanks Shar2 but auto correct mangled my response

[Yeoman1942]

Well Hobby Easy lived up to their name. Ordered on the 9th arrived today. This includes 3 days of Chinese New Year. Pretty awesome service. Price wise £10 for the barrel and £3 for postage, I've paid more for local eBay. I would recommend

[Shar2]

Glad you had a good result, I have used Hobbyeasy a lot, and they've never let me down.

[snapper_city]

Might have to try get one of the M-48 barrels. It looks quite nice.

[Yeoman1942]

I'd go for it Snapper, the barrels look even batter in the metal and resin than on the net. You get a lot of upgrade bang for your buck