Turned metal machine gun barrels and an early pitot tube for the pre-war F4F-3 Wildcat in 1:72 scale by MASTER. It is an add-on accessory for a plastic model.
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A set of turned metal parts for models of the F4F-3 Wildcat fighter in the pre-war version. It contains the barrels of the 12.7 mm Browning machine guns with the longitudinal holes of the cooling jacket and an early pitot tube, exactly those features that changed on this machine between production batches. It is not a kit but an accessory for a plastic model that is already built or part built.
A metal barrel has a real bore, while the plastic part is solid and a blind muzzle is obvious at first glance in 1:72 scale. Drilling a plastic barrel works only up to a point, because it is thin and the drill easily wanders off axis. The turned part is straight as well, it keeps a constant diameter along its whole length, and with multi-barrel armament it helps to keep every barrel protruding equally from the leading edge. The pitot tube on the wing is then a classic candidate for breaking off, and the metal part solves that problem for good. The distinction between the early and the late version is a matter of fact, not cosmetics: on later machines the barrel jackets have round holes, and the manufacturer lists a separate matching set for them.
Cut off the plastic barrels and drill holes in the leading edge of the wing matching the diameter of the metal parts. Work from a smaller drill to a larger one and keep the depth the same, so that all the barrels protrude equally. Glue with cyanoacrylate glue, and with a looser fit rather with the gel type, which gives you time to line things up. Degrease the metal with alcohol and use a metal primer. Steel parts look better in a dark metallic shade or after burnishing than under a covering paint. Fit the parts only once the painting and the decals are done, and do not press on them when cleaning the model.
The set is an accessory for a plastic model. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package.
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