1:35 M68A1 Metal Barrel - Late Type (for M60A3)

M68A1 Metal Barrel — Late Type 1:35 (DEF Model) — a turned metal barrel

This is NOT a model of a tank but a detail accessory. It is a turned metal barrel from the South Korean maker DEF Model in 1:35 scale for the 105 mm M68A1 tank gun in its late form. The precisely machined barrel replaces the plastic part of the base model and gives the barrel a perfectly round section and a crisp muzzle.

What the set contains and what it is for

The metal barrel is turned from a single piece, so there is no need to glue and sand a plastic barrel in halves and the gap along the seam disappears. The late type matches the later form of the 105 mm M68A1 gun. It is usually accompanied by small muzzle parts; the exact contents are not stated here.

Building and painting tips

Degrease the metal surface before painting and apply a good metal primer so that the paint holds well. Glue the barrel to the model with super glue (cyanoacrylate) or with a two-part adhesive. Finish the muzzle and the wear with dark washes and fine pigments.

Who the accessory is for

• Builders of armored vehicles with the 105 mm M68A1 gun
• Modelers who want a perfectly straight barrel with no seam
• Collectors of detailed metal accessories in 1:35
• Improving the gun armament of the base model

The accessory is supplied unpainted and intended for fitting to a model. Paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.