MK1 Design MS-35011 IJN Type 89 127mm (40cal) AA Gun Model A-1-3 (20 Pcs.) 1/350 – Imperial Japanese Navy Ship Artillery Detail Set

The MK1 Design MS-35011 IJN Type 89 127mm (40cal) AA Gun Model A-1-3 1/350 scale upgrade set is a high-quality accessory dedicated to modelers building Imperial Japanese Navy ships from World War II. This set features exquisitely replicated, triple-detailed Type 89 127mm (40cal) anti-aircraft guns, which were standard equipment on many Japanese ships, including battleships, cruisers, and destroyers. The set contains as many as 20 guns, allowing for the complete outfitting of a larger model or equipping several ships with the appropriate number of these characteristic artillery pieces.

Historical background

The Type 89 guns entered service in the early 1930s and were widely used during World War II, including in the Battle of Midway and the sinking of the battleship "Yamato." They formed the primary anti-aircraft armament of IJN vessels, providing protection against Allied air raids in the Pacific from 1932 to 1945.

Key product features

• Scale: 1/350 – perfectly matched to the most popular categories of naval model ships.
• User country: Japan, Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN).
• Material: precision photo-etched brass guarantees the highest level of detail and faithful reproduction of complex ship artillery components.
• The set includes: 20 precisely made Type 89 guns with photo-etched detailing parts, such as guns, mounts, and attachment elements.
• Product category: upgrade set – photo-etched parts for plastic models.
• Assembly difficulty: 4/5; requires experience and precision, recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers.

Why choose this product?

The MK1 Design set is an excellent choice for modelers seeking maximum realism and wishing to recreate the historical appearance of IJN models at the highest standard. Upgrading with the Type 89 gun significantly enhances the quality of any ship project—intricate, faithful reproduction of detail ensures satisfaction and results that will impress any naval history or scale modeling enthusiast. Ideal for collectors and fans of Japanese World War II warships.