The 1:35 replacement metal barrel for the Type 3 tank destroyer is a turned part with which the plastic barrel of the main weapon is replaced on a model. It is an accessory, not a kit of the vehicle.
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This is a turned replacement barrel for the main weapon of the Japanese Type 3 tank destroyer in 1:35 from the Japanese manufacturer FineMolds. It is not a kit of the vehicle or part of one but a single accurate part that replaces the injection-molded plastic barrel from the base kit. The metal barrel has no mold parting line, it is perfectly straight and its muzzle is crisply made, so on a model it immediately raises the overall impression of accuracy.
The Type 3 was a Japanese tank destroyer of the Second World War period, built on the chassis of a medium tank. The weapon was mounted in an open superstructure with limited traverse, a solution typical of the improvised self-propelled guns of the day. The barrel, with its characteristic muzzle shape and the taper toward the breech, is one of the most conspicuous features of the vehicle's silhouette, which is why replacing the plastic part with a metal one pays off more on this type than on vehicles with a short barrel.
Cut the plastic barrel off with a saw as close to the shield as possible and clean the remainder up fully. Dry-fit to check whether the metal part sits on the axis and at the right elevation, and open the hole out with a micro drill if necessary. Glue with cyanoacrylate glue or two-part epoxy; ordinary cement for plastic does not hold on metal. Before painting, degrease the metal and spray it with a primer, otherwise the shade will not take on the smooth surface and will rub off during handling. It is advisable to bring the muzzle out gently with a dark wash or pigment, but apply any sooting sparingly.
The accessory is supplied unpainted. Glue, paints and the base kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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