Master SM-700-028 Italian 90 mm/50 (3.5in) Model 1939 barrels (12pcs) - Littorio and Duilio classes

The Master SM-700-028 Italian 90 mm/50 (3.5in) Model 1939 barrels (12pcs) set is a high-quality collection of metal barrels dedicated to scale models of Italian warships of the Littorio and Duilio classes, made in the precise 1:700 scale. The product is intended for models of the Italian Navy’s warships – famous battleships used during World War II such as Littorio, Vittorio Veneto, Roma, Andrea Doria, and Caio Duilio. These ships’ kits are exceptionally popular among naval modelers for whom accurately recreating every detail of artillery equipment is essential.

The 90 mm/50 Model 1939 barrel was the standard anti-aircraft armament on Italian battleships—on Littorio-class units (in service since the 1940s) and on rebuilt Duilio-class ships (from 1940 onwards). They were the main armament of Regia Marina vessels operating in the Mediterranean theater of World War II, taking part in numerous sea battles of that conflict.

The box contains 12 precisely turned barrels made of aluminum and brass, allowing you to completely replace all barrels of this class on the model. The metal barrels not only perfectly replicate the shape of the original 90 mm guns, but also provide durability and realism unattainable with plastic barrels. Barrel replacement is very simple—remove the kit barrel from the model, drill a mounting hole, and install the metal barrel with cyanoacrylate (CA) glue. The end result guarantees a much higher level of detail than factory parts.

• Scale: 1/700
• Materials: aluminum, brass (CNC-turned barrels)
• Country of use: Italy
• Historical period: World War II
• Category: Accessory set – metal barrels for plastic models
• Recommended set for intermediate and advanced modelers who want to enhance the realism of their Littorio- and Duilio-class ship models
• Assembly difficulty: 2/5

The Master SM-700-028 is an excellent choice for maritime diorama enthusiasts and all modelers who strive for perfect historical ship detail reproduction. This product is especially recommended for modelers focused on Italian vessels from World War II, aiming to achieve the highest level of authenticity and craftsmanship in their miniatures.