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1/48 German WW I machine gun Spandau LMG 08/15

Product # AM-48-035

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Sept 20 2011

 

This latest release from Master includes a pair of 1/48 German WW I  Spandau LMG 08/15 machine guns (2pcs) machined out of brass.  These were used on almost every German aircraft during WW I.  These are designed to fit perfectly the Albatros D.V, Fokker Dr.I, Pfalz D.III, LVG C.VI and many other models in 1/48.

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The quality of the machining has to be seen to be appreciated........these are amazingly detailed and of the highest quality.  The set includes two turned brass barrels with drilled cooling jacket. It is very simple to use in your model, and makes it extremely realistic. It is advised you use soldering to join the metal parts together. Cut off the original plastic barrel and drill a hole in the remaining plastic parts. Insert the metal barrel using Cyanoacrylate adhesives.

You can purchase these and other fine detail items directly from the Master website.

The Spandau LMG 08/15 machine gun was a very prominent item on these WW1 German aircraft and these new highly detailed metal gun are the perfect choice for your next WW1 German aircraft.

I would like to thank Master for providing me with this review sample.  Visit their website for more finely crafted detail items in a variety of scales. 

Steve Bamford

Photos and text © by Steve Bamford