richter111 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have several broken 50 cal guns, anyone have a link for replacements? a couple on my B-17, but ALL of the ones on my B-24 kit are snapped in two. Bought it that way from a fellow who neglected to mention that some were missing, all were broken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-17 guy Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 What kit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
71roadrunner426 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Quickboost makes a nice resin set, always see them on Evilbay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SBARC Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Master makes some amazing brass ones.... http://www.master-model.pl/ They have them in 1/48 and 1/72....I'm not sure what scale you want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 If it's 1/48 i may have enough kit ones for you. I haven't counted the guns yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I second "Masters" barrels - they aren't cheap, but you definitely get your monies worth. These are the only barrels that I'll be using for my build, and it's because you can have the barrels seperate from the cooling jacket. If you want to have just the barrels, either quickboost (They are fairly good barrels indeed, you definitely get your bang for your buck). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robtmelvin Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I would also suggest the Masters barrels. They are hands above the kit barrels. I ordered enough to do two B-17Fs, one in 1/48 and one in 1/72. But they are hard to find right now apparently and I had to order mine from White Ensign in England. Good people to do business with though. Order with confidence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B-17 guy Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Those barrels are really sweet look'n but I just cant see spending that kind of money on gun barrels alone. The quickboost set of barrels are good enough for me, hell, I've been using the kit barrels for so long and those are just fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 The Quickboost are nice replacements in 1/72, dry brush and wash and they will look quite nice. I have a set (well actually two sets) of the MasterModel .50 cal barrels and will probably save them for that 'special' build, whatever or whenever it occurs. One of the things I like about the new Revell AG B-17G is having the gun barrels as separate parts that can be added after all painting and stuff is done. From what I remember looking at the kit last week, only the upper turret guns have the barrels molded as part of the gun, but since the logical fix for the too tall turret makes it a drop in fit, the guns w/barrels aren't any problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 One of the things I like about the new Revell AG B-17G is having the gun barrels as separate parts that can be added after all painting and stuff is done. From what I remember looking at the kit last week, only the upper turret guns have the barrels molded as part of the gun, but since the logical fix for the too tall turret makes it a drop in fit, the guns w/barrels aren't any problem. A god send. I'll be doing that will all my barrels as well. I hate breaking things like that off in the assembly process. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richter111 Posted February 13, 2011 Author Share Posted February 13, 2011 I need the 1/48 size, and my wallet cannot absorb that kind of punishment. I could have sworn a while back I saw resin and white metal barrels somewhere Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kostucha Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 YES! Shoot! I KNOW my LHS has one set in there, they're closed tomorrow and Monday, but I'll go in on Tuesday and find out who they are and fire you a message (post it here) if I - or anyone else - doesn't get it up before that. 2 to a pack IIRC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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