Pete Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Hello all, I'm currently working on the Airfix Lynx, and doing it as a German Navy Mk.88A. Lovely kit, for the most of it, but I'm a bit underwhelmed with the door gun, especially the barrel. It wasn't straight, and it doesn't have any detail at all. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a decent replacement for it? I believe the real thing is an M3M, but I'll take anything that looks like it. The kit barrel is 19mm long, if that helps. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GMK Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Master offers a nice turned brass barrel with separate cooling jacket. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JEN722 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 It is an M3M alright, and it is great to shoot with. ;) Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I am also looking for a replacement. Was on their sit, but I didn´t find it. Do you have an item no.? Thanks Thomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeffryfontaine Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Pete, There are two metal machine gun barrels that you can use for your project: RB Model Aircraft Barrels (#48AB01) 1:48 - 0.5" AN/M2 Browning (2pcs) Master Model (#48001) 1:48 Browning M2 Aircraft .50 Caliber (12.7mm) Barrels (2pcs) There might be other barrels available but the above are what I am familiar with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 (edited) 5 hours ago, jeffryfontaine said: Pete, There are two metal machine gun barrels that you can use for your project: RB Model Aircraft Barrels (#48AB01) 1:48 - 0.5" AN/M2 Browning (2pcs) Master Model (#48001) 1:48 Browning M2 Aircraft .50 Caliber (12.7mm) Barrels (2pcs) There might be other barrels available but the above are what I am familiar with. Those are really nice barrels but are missing the extended muzzle on them. The one the Lynx HMA8 uses has the extended muzzle. It is also the same muzzle on the ones the MH-60S uses. Link to Rick Ingham photo showing the 50cal with the extended muzzle. Link to someone else's Flickr page showing the GAU-21 on the MH-60S Edited November 18, 2016 by twong Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JEN722 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 That muzzle is not always used. Look at these pictures:http://www.amarc.dk/index.php/gallery-mainmenu-31/26-helicopter-pictures/107-german-navy-lynx-mk-88a-83-18-detail-pictures Jens Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twong Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 The Airfix kit 50cal has the extended muzzle but is very poorly represented. Eduard makes PE to dress it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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