1:32 German aircraft machine gun MK 108 (30mm) barrels & blast tubes (2pcs)

German MK 108 (30 mm) aircraft cannon - barrels and blast tubes (2 pcs), turned parts from MASTER, 1:32 scale

A set of two precisely turned metal barrels with blast tubes from the Polish maker MASTER in 1:32 scale, representing the German MK 108 aircraft cannon of 30 mm caliber. This is not a model or a kit: it is a detail accessory that replaces the plastic barrels on models of Luftwaffe aircraft. Turned metal has a faithful shape, a clean bore at the muzzle and sharp detail with no molding seams. There are 2 pieces in the package. The base model, paints and glue are not included in the package.

The real subject

The MK 108 was a German automatic aircraft cannon of 30 mm caliber from the Second World War, developed as a short, compact weapon against Allied bombers. Its low muzzle velocity was offset by heavy high-explosive ammunition; a few hits were enough to bring a bomber down. The MK 108 was carried by a range of German fighters, among them the late Bf 109, the Fw 190 and the jet Me 262. Turned barrels bring this armament out.

Installation tips

• Cut the plastic barrels off as the instructions say and clean up the mating surfaces.
• Glue the metal parts with cyanoacrylate, since plastic cement does not hold on metal.
• Degrease the metal before painting and apply a primer.
• Take care that the barrel is in line with the blast tube.

Who the set is for

• For builders of German aircraft of the Second World War in 1:32 scale.
• For modelers who replace plastic barrels with faithful metal.
• For collectors of detail accessories for Luftwaffe subjects.

This is an accessory, not a model. The base kit, paints and glue are not included in the package.