MG131 Machine Guns for Fw.190 - 1:48 Eduard Brassin (648065)

[Mike]

MG131 Machine Guns for Fw.190

1:48 Eduard Brassin (648065)

These are straightforward drop-in replacements for the kit parts found in the upper nose of the 190, and simply require a little removal of the casting blocks before fitting. A very fine web of material is removed from the rear and underside of the breech, and a small cylindrical block must be cut from the muzzle with a sharp knife before drilling a small hole to represent the hollow barrel.

When compared to the kit parts, detail is much improved, and will benefit from some careful painting to bring that detail out. Of course, the set is of real benefit if you intend to hinge back the gun cover, as only the barrels will be seen on a closed-up 190.

Conclusion

A good set to improve the detail in the nose gun bays with a level of detail almost requires magnification to be appreciated. The finesse of the barrels and perforations in the cooling jacket are matchless, and couldn't be matched by the efforts of us mere mortals.

Recommended.

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