Master Model Review

Master Models
1/700 British 4.7in/45 Barrels

Reviewed May 2018
by Martin J Quinn

Master Model has released a set of 1/700 brass barrels for British 4.7in/45 QF Mk IX and XII guns. These weapons were found Royal Navy A-N, O, Q-W and Tribal class destroyers.

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THE BARRELS

There are eight barrels included in the package. They are very small and very finely machined, with the muzzles of the barrels open.

INSTRUCTIONS

The instructions are on one small piece of paper, folded into the package. They tell you which ships carried these weapons, and how to replace the plastic barrel with the brass barrel.

CONCLUSIONS

These barrels are very nice. As the photos show, they really are a big improvement on the plastic barrels found on the kit parts. If you want to bring your Royal Navy destroyers up to fighting trim, you'll want these barrels. They retail for around $5.00, and are available from many of our fine sponsors. Thanks to Master Models for the review sample. Highly recommended.