We present the Master SM-350-016 USN 16in/45 (40.6 cm) Mark 6 Barrels - Without Blastbags set in 1:350 scale, dedicated to ship modelers seeking high-quality details for their projects. The set consists of 9 precisely turned main battery barrels made of aluminum, intended for American battleships of the North Carolina class (USS Washington, USS North Carolina) and the South Dakota class (USS Indiana, USS Massachusetts, USS Alabama), which formed the backbone of the US Navy fleet during World War II.

The 16in/45 Mark 6 barrels were characteristic armament of the aforementioned battleships, used extensively during operations in the Pacific. These ships participated in actions such as the Battle of Guadalcanal, the Solomon Islands campaign, and bombardments of the Japanese coast. The barrels were manufactured for the US Navy from 1941 to 1945, where (without anti-splinter covers—so-called blastbags) they constituted the original armament of the main battery turrets.

• Set intended for plastic models in 1:350 scale.
• Made of metal, precisely turned from aluminum—guaranteeing visual excellence and durability.
• Contains: 9 barrels, allowing for the complete replacement of all barrels in US Navy triple-turret battleship models of the North Carolina or South Dakota class.
• Assembly is simple: just cut off the original plastic barrel, drill a hole, and glue the metal replacement in place using cyanoacrylate (super glue).
• Category: metal model accessories, mainly dedicated to modelers building World War II warships.
• This product increases the realism of your model and perfectly reflects the scale of real naval artillery.

We recommend this set to all modelers looking for a high level of detail: both advanced and intermediate enthusiasts of historical ship reconstruction. Despite the straightforward assembly, care is advised when working with plastic parts—we assess the installation difficulty as 2/5.

Aluminum replacements from Master are an excellent alternative to original plastic barrels, offering durability, aesthetics, and the highest level of historical accuracy in detail for every fan of the WWII US Navy fleet.