1:16 Empty cartridges 12.7 x 99 ( .50 BMG)

Empty 12.7x99 mm (.50 BMG) cartridge cases 1:16 - Firma49

This is a set of miniature empty (fired) cases of the heavy machine gun round of .50 BMG caliber, in metric designation 12.7x99 mm, in 1:16 scale. It is not a model of a weapon or a vehicle but a small scenic accessory made by 3D printing in hard resin by the Czech manufacturer Firma49.

What it is for

Scattered empty cases are among the most effective details of a combat scene: they bring to life the surroundings of a machine gun position, the bed of a vehicle, an ammunition box and the floor of a diorama. In the large 1:16 scale the shapes and the sheen of brass stand out, so it pays to give care to painting and weathering them.

Tips for working and painting

Wash any residue off the parts and carefully separate them from the print supports. Glue the resin with super glue (cyanoacrylate) and do the sanding with respiratory protection. The base is a brass or golden metallic shade; a darker wash into the recesses and light soiling with pigment according to the setting of the scene will add a more realistic impression.

Who the set is for

• builders of dioramas and vignettes in the large 1:16 scale
• modelers of military vehicles who want faithful details of a battlefield
• advanced enthusiasts used to working with resin

This is an accessory, not a complete model. It is supplied unassembled and unpainted; glue, paints and other material are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.