1:35 MG 151 ammo feeds (2 pcs)

The real subject

The MG 151 was a German aircraft automatic cannon, one of the most widespread airborne weapons of the Second World War. The designation MG 151 belongs to the fifteen millimeter rendition; the later twenty millimeter version carries the designation MG 151 with the suffix 20. The ammunition was fed to the weapon by a belt led from the ammunition box, and it was precisely this route that the feed tracks made up: complex sheet-metal parts with guide elements, which are clearly visible when the weapon bay is open or the cover is removed.

What the set contains

The set brings two feed tracks in 1:32 scale, that is a pair for two weapons. The parts are small and have raised relief picked out, which comes into its own on a finished model mainly where it is possible to look into the weapon compartment.

Building and painting tips

• The parts are not polystyrene, ordinary modeling cement has no effect on them; they are bonded with cyanoacrylate glue or epoxy.
• Cut the excess material away with a sharp blade a little clear of the part and sand the rest off carefully.
• Before painting, wash the parts in lukewarm soapy water and let them dry properly; the paint then holds considerably better.
• It pays to spray a primer, darken the whole and lighten the edges instead, so that the fine relief stands out.

Who it is for

The set is aimed at builders in the large scales who open weapon bays and covers. For what type of aircraft the parts will fit and exactly how they are seated, follow the manufacturer's instructions and the references for your kit.

Terms of supply

The parts themselves are supplied as described. The aircraft kit, the paints and the glue are not part of the package, unless stated otherwise.