{"product_id":"16124-master-sm-700-012-british-525in-133mm-qf-mark-i-barrels-16pcs-king-george-v-dido","title":"Master SM-700-012 British 5.25in (133mm) QF Mark I barrels (16pcs) - King George V, Dido and Vanguard classes","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eMaster SM-700-012 British 5,25in (133mm) QF Mark I barrels (16pcs) - King George V, Dido and Vanguard classes, Scale 1:700\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eMaster SM-700-012 British 5,25in (133mm) QF Mark I barrels (16pcs)\u003c\/strong\u003e set is a high-quality accessory for scale modeling, dedicated to Royal Navy ship enthusiasts building models in the popular \u003cstrong\u003e1:700\u003c\/strong\u003e scale. These precisely turned main gun barrels are designed for ships such as the \u003cstrong\u003eKing George V\u003c\/strong\u003e-class battleships (including the famous HMS King George V and HMS Prince of Wales), \u003cstrong\u003eDido\u003c\/strong\u003e-class anti-aircraft cruisers, and the last British battleship—\u003cstrong\u003eHMS Vanguard\u003c\/strong\u003e. All these vessels served with the Royal Navy, primarily during World War II and the post-war years.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The 5.25-inch QF Mark I barrels were a key armament component of the aforementioned British warships, serving from the 1940s to the mid-1960s. These guns were used both as anti-aircraft artillery and for engaging surface targets. The renowned King George V-class battleships participated in operations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific (e.g., the sinking of Bismarck). Dido-class cruisers supported the Allied fleet during the Normandy invasion and the Battle of the Atlantic, while Vanguard served until the end of the 1950s.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eProduct specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eScale: 1:700\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eMaterial: brass turned parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eQuantity in the set: 16 barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eOriginal user country: United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eHistorical period: World War II, post-war period, Cold War\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCompatibility: King George V, Vanguard battleships, and Dido-class cruiser models\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eProduct advantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003ePrecisely and authentically reproduced—close to professional museum-quality models\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDurability and strength—brass barrels eliminate problems with bending or brittle plastic parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEasy installation—simply cut off the original barrel from your model, drill a hole, and glue in the barrel from the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eEnhances detail realism and display value\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eProduct category:\u003c\/strong\u003e metal upgrade set \/ accessories for plastic model kits\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers assembling British warship models in 1:700 scale. An ideal choice for upgrading kits from Tamiya, Trumpeter, Flyhawk, and others. Assembly difficulty level: \u003cstrong\u003e2\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e (easy and fast installation, basic manual skills required).\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Master","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720076710222,"sku":"MASSM-700-012","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/0aea80865007bee7c1a56ef03a4131a6.jpg?v=1755490810","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.es\/en\/products\/16124-master-sm-700-012-british-525in-133mm-qf-mark-i-barrels-16pcs-king-george-v-dido","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}