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Modelpoint 3513 73mm 2A28 barrel
for BMP-1
by Ben Cliche
As I've written elsewhere, I only buy turned barrels when they really
stand out - and let me say that standing out is what this item does. But
first a caveat, I will not comment on the dimensional accuracy of the
tube since I don't have a live Bimp to crawl over near me. That said,
the detail of the 73mm low-pressure tube is magnificent with every bump,
ring and groove shown. The item is not only turned, it is also milled.
Detail accuracy conforms to what photos I have. Comparing it to the plastic
item it replaces is difficult. The plastic tube is so weak, you could
be forgiven thinking that they weren't a scale representation of the same
1:1 piece. [MP-DMLcomp.jpg] That said, I find one problem with the Modelpoint
item. The mount for the Malyutka (Sagger ATGM in NATO parlance) launcher
rail is entirely absent from the turned barrel. One could try to salvage
the part from the DML tube, but there is little point in that. A little
bit of scratchbuilding will thus be in order. I do not foresee this being
an obstacle for advanced modelers, but less experienced individuals might
be troubled by it. All in all, a very nice little barrel. Very highly
recommended.
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