Atlantic Models 4.5" Barrels for Mk 8 Mod 0 and Mod1 Gun Turrets - Modern RN Atlantic Models 1:350

[Julien]

4.5" Barrels for Mk 8 Mod 0 and Mod1 Gun Turrets - Modern RN
Atlantic Models 1:350

 

 

The 4.5" Gun has been used by the Royal Navy since 1938, the current 55 calibre model replaced the wartime 45 calibre model. It was designed in the 1960 to emphasis reliability and a quick response to the first round firing due to the perceived need to be used against incoming missiles. The gun was designed to be semi automatic needing no personnel in the gun mounting. The Mod 0 turret was upgraded in the late 1990s to one with complete electrical system as opposed to the previous electro hydraulic one, and most notably a reduced radar cross section which was quickly nicknamed the Kryten turret after a character in the popular TV Series Red Dwarf. The Gun has sop far been fitted to  RN Type 21, Type 22, Type 23, Type 42 and Type 45 ships. It looks like this will be the end of the line for the Gun as the new Type 26 is to be fitted with the BAE 5-inch Mk 45 naval gun. 

 

 

Conclusion
Well, Atlantic Models have done it again, giving the modeller an option of using the brass barrels. Highly recommended for your Modern RN build

 

 

Review sample courtesy of Peter Hall of