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1/48 British Mk 2 Browning .303 caliber (7,7mm) with flash suppressor

 product # AM-48-026

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Jan 18 2011

 

This latest release from Master features four 1/48 British Mk 2 Browning .303 caliber (7,7mm) with flash suppressors machined out of brass.  These are the British version of US Browning .30 chambered for the British .303 round, and was used as a basic fighter aircraft gun.

Version with flash suppressor used mostly as a defensive (flexible) weapon on bombers (Lancaster, Wellington and other), but also as a offensive (fixed) weapon (e.g. on Mosquito).

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This set includes 4 turned brass barrels with sloted cooling jackets. It is very simple to use on your model, and makes it extremely realistic. Simply cut off the original plastic barrel and drill a hole in the remaining plastic parts and insert the metal barrel using Cyanoacrylate adhesives.

The quality of the machining has to be seen to be appreciated........these are amazingly detailed and of the highest quality.  These will be a stunning addition to your next model. 

You can purchase these and other fine detail items directly from the Master website.  

I would like to thank Master for providing me with this review sample.  Visit their website for more finely crafted detail items in a variety of scales. 

Steve Bamford

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford