A Vickers aircraft machine gun in 1:32 scale in the version carrying the Balloon Buster designation.
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The Vickers was the standard fixed machine gun of British First World War fighters. It derived from the 7.7 mm ground machine gun, but in its aircraft form it was air-cooled, so instead of a water jacket it carried a jacket pierced with holes. It fired forward through the propeller disc, and what mattered was the synchronization that timed each shot between the passing blades. The Balloon Buster designation refers to attacks on observation balloons, a task flown low and against a well-defended target.
A replacement machine gun in 1:32 scale. It is useful where the kit part looks too coarse, or as a separate detail for the display case and beside a mechanic figure. In a large scale the holes in the cooling jacket are visible on the gun, and they are what decides the final impression. The parts list is given in the manufacturer's instructions.
Wash and degrease the part before painting. Cut off the excess material with a sharp blade a little away from the part and carefully sand the remainder so that the structure of the jacket is preserved. A dark base coat works well, then once it is dry a light dry brush of a steel shade on the edges and finally a dark wash that brings out the holes. Glue the machine gun on only once the surrounding area is painted and secure the joint with cyanoacrylate glue (super glue).
The set is intended for builders of large First World War aircraft models who want armament more accurate than the one in the basic kit. Paints, glue and the kit are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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