1:16 Set of 2 barrels for guns MG13 (long) used in German light tank Pz.Kpfw. I, Ausf.A early to 193

The real subject

The Pz.Kpfw. I, Ausf. A was a German light tank with a crew of two and an armament of a pair of machine guns in the turret. It is precisely that pair of barrels side by side that is its most conspicuous recognition feature, and because it is visible from the front and from the side, it carries much of the final impression on a model. The early versions differed from the later ones in a number of details, among them the execution of the machine gun barrels.

What the set contains

The set brings two MG13 machine gun barrels in the long version for 1:16 scale. They replace the corresponding parts of a kit and are intended for the early variant of the tank. The 1:16 scale is exceptionally generous, so even small things that would be lost in the smaller scales tell on the barrels. The recommended way of fixing them and any reworking of the openings in the turret are given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Building and painting tips

• Seat both barrels dry and check that they point parallel and at the same height.
• If need be, open the holes in the turret up carefully, until the part seats without pressure.
• Paint the barrels separately away from the model; that way you reach their roots as well.
• At the end, pick the muzzles out gently with a dark shade; that gives the detail depth.

Who it is for

The set is intended for builders of large scales who are bothered by the compromise shape of the machine gun barrels from the box. It is a small change that shows on a finished model at first glance. The model itself, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.